2. 澹泊之守镇定之操
2. It’s good to foster the integrity of seeking no fame and wealth and cultivate the ability of keeping calm and collected.

澹泊之守 ^① ，须从浓艳场 ^② 中试 ^③ 来；镇定之操 ^④ ，还向纷纭境 ^⑤ 上勘 ^⑥ 过。

① 守：操守；志节；名节。

② 浓艳场：弥漫骄奢淫逸气氛的场所。此处喻名利场。

③ 试：测试。

④ 操：本意也是操守，此处可理解为能耐、潜质、素质等。

⑤ 纷纭境：纷乱复杂的环境。

⑥ 勘：检验；验证。

一个人是否有淡泊名利的志节，一定要经名利场的诱惑考验方能知晓。

一个人是否有临事镇定的素质，还必须在纷乱复杂的环境里加以验证。

The integrity of seeking no fame and wealth is fostered and tested in a place where riches and honor prevail.

The ability to be perfectly calm and collected is cultivated and verified in a great diversity of chaos and confusions.

2. 澹泊之守 镇定之操 2. It’s good to foster the integrity of seeking no fame and wealth and cultivate the ability of keeping calm and collected.