肇論新疏 2.236

2.236

He cites the ancients to assess the present: their wonderful resonance forms a single continuity; how could difference in location separate them? When understanding is identical, they are close. "Therefore" (and so forth). "Yearning for" means Master Liu looks up to him and holds him in affectionate contemplation. "Grace and style" refers to Master Sengzhao's virtuous manner and flavour of the Way. "Image and traces" are the images and footprints of the aforementioned grace and style. "Discerning in my heart" means that, reflecting on Master Liu's standing thus in yearning admiration and diligent remembrance without forgetting. "Without means" means having no way to meet once; he merely gazes afar at the mists and clouds in Qin and sighs deeply. "Travelers" are itinerant persons. "Word" refers to news and letters. Meeting travelers should allow me to frequently receive news of the master.