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Question: If a wealthy and noble man unites with an impoverished and lowly woman, or a wealthy and noble woman unites with an impoverished and lowly man, how can the intermediate state also enter the womb? Answer: When a wealthy and noble man unites with an impoverished and lowly woman, he must give rise to a sense of inferiority regarding himself, and generate a sense of nobility regarding that woman. When a wealthy and noble woman unites with an impoverished and lowly man, she must give rise to a sense of inferiority regarding herself, and generate a sense of nobility regarding that man. When an impoverished and lowly man unites with a wealthy and noble woman, he must generate a sense of nobility regarding himself, and give rise to a sense of inferiority regarding that woman. When an impoverished and lowly woman unites with a wealthy and noble man, she must generate a sense of nobility regarding herself, and give rise to a sense of inferiority regarding that man. Regarding the child toward the parents when about to enter the womb, it should be known that it is also like this. Therefore, when entering the womb, there is always the sense of equality.