Language is the tool on which human beings live and develop, and only through the exchange of language can people achieve harmonious integration between people and society and between people. And the saying is the flower of wisdom that our ancestors summed up in thousands of years of production and life.
Folk sayings include both those that inherit the wisdom of their predecessors and those derived from the background of modern civilization. Colloquial culture is an extremely colorful part of our traditional culture, with the cultural heritage and historical foundation of the living.
For example, this sentence "Three things on the window sill, two fortunes and two mistakes" is the folk proverb that was born when modern civilization and traditional folklore are combined!
So, what does this sentence mean?
In the development process of the ancestors for thousands of years, many splendid cultures have been summed up, and auspicious culture is one of them. And this saying is actually derived from auspicious culture.
The so-called auspiciousness contains a lot, such as the blessing words in people's lives, people's lives to pray for good behavior, etc., are the content of auspicious culture! What we call "three things on the windowsill, two fortunes and two mistakes" is the wisdom derived from the wisdom that has been contaminated by the auspicious culture of the ancestors and summarized by the experience of the folk ancestors.
This means that placing three items on the windowsill can herald the wealth and blessings of the family!
So, what three kinds of objects does the "three things" in this saying refer to?
First of all, there is the gold dollar treasure.
As we all know, in ancient times, gold and silver were used as precious metals by people as currency. The gold ingot is the ancient gold ingot, and the silver ingot is the ancient silver ingot. Gold and silver in the shape of yuanbao appeared in the Tang Dynasty, and after the Yuan Dynasty, the title of yuanbao gradually began to refer specifically to gold and silver coins.
As an ancient currency, and because of its relatively high value, it has always been regarded as a symbol of wealth. Nowadays, although we no longer use the yuanbao as currency, its value is undeniable. Therefore, even if the yuanbao, as a function of money, has withdrawn from the historical stage, the meaning of symbolizing wealth has continued to this day.
And putting yuan treasure on the windowsill is also a custom for people to enter the door in order to pray for wealth.
Secondly, there are lions!
In our traditional culture, lions have very important cultural connotations and profound meanings!
Lions are not our specialty, but during the Han Dynasty, the countries of the Western Regions paid tribute to the Emperor of the Great Han Dynasty. Originally, lions had no place in our traditional culture, such as the four spirits and the zodiac signs we said in ancient times, and there was no lion.
But with the introduction of Buddhism, the lion, as the mount of the bodhisattva, began to be accepted and enshrined. Coupled with the majestic and rare characteristics of the lion itself, the lion gradually has the cultural connotation of warding off evil spirits and attracting wealth.
Until now, the main entrance of many places will also be placed with two stone lions for decoration. Therefore, on the windowsill of folk homes, two small lions are often placed to pray for peace and wealth!
Third, there are some plants.
Plants symbolize vitality and vitality, and in folk traditional culture, different plants have different cultural connotations and meanings. Therefore, placing plants on the windowsill can not only improve the environment at home, but also improve the mood of people in the home.
In particular, there are some things outside the window that are difficult to see, such as construction is underway, or in the face of sharp objects, etc., you can put some plants on the windowsill, so that not only does not affect ventilation, light, but also can play a role in beautifying the home environment and improving the fortunes of the home.
Of course, it is not any kind of plant, can be placed on the windowsill, we have to try to choose some evergreen plants, plants with beautiful meanings and so on.
Whether in ancient times or today, people attach great importance to the misfortunes and blessings of life. Everyone expects to be able to avoid evil, so in order to pursue a good life, the ancestors of the people will associate some items with people's misfortunes and blessings, thus affecting people's lives.
Although such a statement is unrealistic, it can indeed reflect the ancient ancestors' view of life in ancient times, as well as their views on nature and the world! Even from the experience summed up by these old ancestors, we can see the spiritual outlook of the old ancestors who believed in their fate and did not admit it!