The Yueling pattern encompasses the changing of the four seasons,a narrative structure commonly found in many texts.This pattern not only influences social behavior but also demonstrates the significance of rituals in connecting natural and hu-man elements.Rituals hold great importance,as they are rooted in the logic of the affections of the mind.This logic stems from the cy-clical movement of Yin and Yang,influenced by the heavens,which in turn leads to changes in natural phenomena and stirs emo-tions in the human heart.Victims for sacrifice are directly associated with the seasons in which they are found,participating in rituals to imbue them with meaning.The Yueling pattern serves as the foundation of ritual,showcasing the coordination between weather,agriculture,and governance.Consequently,emotions are intertwined with ritual scenes,responding to changes in the physical cli-mate,and following the prescribed limits of the ritual.In early texts,objects serve dual roles as external entities and sacrificial vic-tims,while feelings extend beyond private emotions to encompass public emotions.Ritual performance employs emotion as a lyrical strategy to foster group empathy,ultimately aiming to achieve harmony among family,community,and society at a higher level.Thus,in the context of ritual,the so-called lyrical nature of Chinese literature,in its form,did not solely pertain to personal emo-tions but also encompassed public emotions.
LiJiYueling(proceedings of government in the different months)ritualrituals and musicpublic emotions
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