¹ Sangjenim declared, “Ruling with dao in the Early Heaven ended with King Wen and King Wu.

²“In ancient times, divine sages, in upholding their mandate from heaven, became rulers; possessing both sageness and heroism, they presided over the governing and edification of their lands.³However, since the era of Middle Antiquity, sageness and heroism have diverged, so governing and edification have grown estranged and have ultimately fragmented into many branches. As a result, true dharma has faded from sight.⁴However, now that the time of seeking out the beginning and returning to the origin has arrived, sovereign and teacher will become one.”

⁵Sangjenim also declared, “The dosu of the Early Heaven became unsound, and hence there have been disciples who harmed their teachers.⁶From this time forth, those who commit such unrighteousness will be punished in accordance with ‘the law of retribution for all who betray their teachers.’”