East Emperor Taiyi

East Emperor Taiyi

East Emperor Taiyi is the first of The Nine Songs.It is the music song of Chu people offering sacrifices to the most honorable god.

In the lucky day and in fine time，

Worship East Emperor Taiyi.

The jade decorated sword in hand，

Jade decoration sends nice sound.

Nice jades are brilliant at the banquet，

Lay out sacrifices and fragrant flowers.

Hui grasses wraps the sacrifice meat as a liner，

Present the fine wine made of guijiao.(https://www.daowen.com)

Beating the drum with a loud sound，

Rhythm is slow and tone is harmony.

Blow yu and play se，play se and blow yu，

Sing in a loud voice，in a loud voice sing.

Wizard lady is dancing in beautiful clothes，

The strong sweet smell fills the whole hall.

Gong，shang，jue，zhi and yu play together，

Sincerely wish a good health to the deities.