Luban ruler is a traditional measuring tool named after Luban, a craftsman during the Warring States period. In traditional Chinese culture, Luban Ruler has been endowed with many allegorical and symbolic meanings, the most famous of which is "The Lonely Widow of Luban Ruler".
This meaning comes from an ancient legend. According to legend, Lu Ban was a very talented craftsman, but his wife was very jealous of him and often looked for opportunities to interfere with his work. One day, Lu Ban couldn't stand his wife's interference and killed her before committing suicide. Since then, Luban and his Luban Ruler have become representatives of loneliness.
The influence of "Lu Ban Chi's loneliness and widowhood" in Chinese culture
In Chinese culture, "Lu Ban Chi's loneliness and widowhood" has always been regarded as a kind of misfortune and tragedy, and also a kind of tragedy. A fable that encourages people to be independent and self-reliant. In the Chinese education system, Luban Ruler is also used as an educational tool to entertain and teach the wisdom and philosophy of life of the sages.
Not only that, "Lu Ban Chi's Loneliness and Widows" has also been widely used in Chinese literature, film, music and other arts fields, such as Jia Pingwa's novel "The Golden Age", the song "Lu Ban", etc. embodied.
The Enlightenment of "Lu Ban Chi's Lonely and Widow" to contemporary society
Although "Lu Ban Chi's Lonely and Widow" is an ancient legend, it has profound implications for contemporary society. In today's society, competition is fierce. Everyone must learn to be independent and self-reliant and not rely on others in order to achieve success.
At the same time, "Lu Banchi's Lonely and Widow" also tells us that we should stay away from jealousy and mutual interference and cooperate together to achieve higher and further goals. Only in this way can we truly achieve the life and career we want.