Translated version of the Ode to the Immortal Mountain

Answer 1

The translation of "Ode to Immortal Mountain" is as follows:

How twisted and tactful were the thoughts galloping? The picture scroll depicted was not a scene of the human world. Should he be in a trance, or should he have climbed the reflection of the sky (inverted view: Taoism refers to the highest point in the sky, where the light of the sun and the moon shines from the bottom up, and from there, the shadow of the sun and the moon is inverted, so the highest point in the sky is called "inverted view")? There was nothing more beautiful than the nine-fold screen, and there was no end to it. There was nothing more wonderful than the thirty-six songs of water, and the twists and turns were smoother. It showed that the white clouds were hanging on the road, and they could not enter the gate of the immortal realm. He saw trees that did not wither in the mountains, green grass that flourished on the ground, peaches and plums that bloomed in the spring of ten thousand years, and feathered creatures that flew immortal birds. The mountain rocks were deep and the leaves were falling. The cave was noisy and the spring water was ringing. It was either the residual liquid of the Golden Ointment (Golden Ointment: the legendary immortal medicine in Taoism) or the delicate flowers of the Begonia Tree (Begonia Tree: the legendary immortal tree). Using two vermillion lintel as the door, he suddenly saw a faint green forest. Seeing the golden plaque hanging high in the sky, he began to set off with the help of the green glow. set off, set off) The stone steps suddenly rose and fell, and the path sometimes appeared and sometimes sank. He was either riding on a phoenix or a crane, or strolling in the void (Buxu: refers to the Taoist's "Buxu Ci" or "Buxu Sheng", also refers to walking in the air), lightly stepping on the clear air. The white jade was made into a boardwalk. It was very easy to travel. As a sock, Qingyun was very light to go in and out. The beautiful trees became sparse and dense, and the stone walls rose and connected together. The branches intertwined, and the gliders flew past, the snow melted into grease, and the green flames flickered. Using the cold pool as a mirror, one's heart is empty, and one's mood is happy as the water gently blows. The spirit apes were enjoying the cool under the cold branches, and the rare birds were perched on the leaves of the shells. The white deer pulled the carriage, and the jade rabbit opened the gate of the immortal city. Some stepped on the nest of the Emerald Birds, while others drove on the road made of rainbows. The clouds are long, the road is long, the river bank is winding, and the footprints are cut off. Some bridges were suspended in the air, while others were built with flat bridges. In a trance, he was in a water curtain, feasting and resting in a jade room (a room decorated with jade, mostly referring to the residence of immortals). The osmanthus trees were dense, and the orchids were fragrant. The golden dam was curved and surrounded, and the bamboo forest was cool. The corridors and pavilions were shrouded in smoke, the tents were like clouds, and the trees were green. Green tiles emerged from the top of the mountain and pulled the vermillion railing by the water. Spring water flowed out from under the eaves, and red flowers shone under the quiet window.

Thus, immortals like An Qisheng and Xianmenzi Gao rode on purple phoenixes and white cranes to pick Yao herbs and Cuihua (Cuihua: Cuiyu Canopy, also a legendary immortal herb). He brushed aside the smoke and leisurely strolled on the golden sand under the bright moon. Now that he was wandering by the water, he gave up the near and sought the far. Looking at the silver-like layers of palaces, they were winding above the mountains. The towering mountains overlapped like green lotuses, and the trees were green and purple smoke lingered. Three divine mountains rose up in the air, and twelve tall buildings hung with beaded curtains. The corals were bright before the sun rose, and the flowers and trees were beautiful after spring and winter. To spur the divine steeds to chase after the light and shadow, to put down the spirit oars and sail among the flowers. Entering Langyuan (Langyuan: the legendary place where immortals lived) was the Immortal Residence, where they rested in the Spirit Palace, near the Jade Pool.

Therefore, Su Nu (the legendary fairy) opened the window, and Mi Fei (the legendary Luo Water Goddess) climbed up the tall building. Playing the music of the Great Heaven in the mansion and the sound of the Divine Sound in the Central Continent. He rode on the cloud flag to and fro, collecting clear qi to travel around the world. The pavilions by the water had golden shoes (golden shoes, here referring to the footsteps), and the doors between the clouds had Qi Shu (Qi Shu: referring to the windows carved into hollow patterns). The palace decorated with orchids and the rooms made of shells, the walls decorated with sungrass and the dense grass. The shop head of the gold ornaments (gold shop: the shop head of the gold ornaments, the shop head is the base of the door knocker) was dazzling, and the corridor was deep and serene. The screens were arranged side by side, reflecting the brilliance of the jade table. The sound of the jade was like a poem in the tent (A tent: The tent made by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty). Go in and out happily, immortal companion. Phoenixes carried lanterns in the dark, toads absorbed the moon in the mid-autumn. In the winter, the wind (Light Wind: The gentle wind when the rain sunrise and the sun rises) becomes desolate, and in the summer, the waterfall becomes a curtain. They drank the six qi (six qi: the six phenomena of natural climate change, also referring to the four qi of heaven and earth), drank the water vapor and dew at night, also referring to the immortals, consumed the mysterious Li (mysterious Li: Li wine, here referring to immortal wine), and ate peony. The golden reed was played, and the jade key was played. The sandalwood incense was blown, and the sun shone down. Xian 'a (the goddess of the moon in ancient mythology) drove the car, and the fragrance of pepper floated in the air. The fragrance of jade sweat pervaded the air. Drink up the wine and return to the dance, display the lights and return to the bridal chamber. Snooping on Wang Qiao (Wang Ziqiao, the legendary immortal)'s spiritual stove, opening Chi Song (Chi Songzi, the legendary immortal)'s pill bed. The more he entered, the more mysterious he became. He only knew when he smelled the fragrance. The Great Dao of Creation, the method of inaction. The darkness was silent, and happiness was endless. Looking back at the mortal realm, it was far away and vague. Ah! If one didn't have the bearing of an immortal, how could one ascend to this place?