What do you mean by "three cardinal guides": monarch, minister, righteousness, father, son, husband and wife?

It means that the words and deeds of kings and courtiers should conform to justice, parents and children should love each other, and husband and wife should live in harmony.

From: Saint Amethyst.

Original: those who have three cardinal principles and five permanents are positive. Father and son are close, and husband and wife are smooth.

Interpretation: "Three Cardinals" refers to monarch and minister, father and son, and husband and wife. Between the monarch and the minister, each other's words and deeds should conform to justice; Parents and children should love each other; Husband and wife should respect each other and live in harmony.

Monarch, father and son, husband and wife can respect each other, words and deeds are reasonable, and social atmosphere can be harmonious and stable. Therefore, the relationship between the three basic principles is the basis of national social stability.

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The arrangement of the contents of The Sacred Amethyst is very orderly, which embodies the author's educational thoughts. The author believes that the education of children should focus on etiquette and filial piety, correct children's thoughts, and impart knowledge second, that is, "filial piety comes first, knowledge comes second."

To cultivate children, we should start from primary school, that is, first read books, and then read two kinds of classics: classics and books. After reading the classics, study the history books. The book says, "Classics are all about reading history". Finally, the three-character classic emphasizes the attitude and purpose of learning.

It can be said that The Amethyst is not only a textbook for children's literacy, but also an enlightening book by the author, so we should pay attention to it when reading it. Saint Amethyst is a book with many allusions and strong knowledge. It was written under the guidance of Confucianism and full of positive spirit.