Chapter 6 Dyer
The spirit that never dies is called the Mysterious Feminine.
Although she becomes the whole universe her immaculate purity is never lost.
Although she assumes countless forms her true identity remains intact.
The gateway to the Mysterious Female is called the root of creation.
Listen to her voice, hear it echo through creation.
Without fail she reveals her presence.
Without fail she brings us to our own perfection.
Although it is invisible it endures.
It will never end.
Chapter 6 Henricks
1. The valley spirit never dies;
2. We call it the mysterious female.
3. The gates of the mysterious female—
4. These we call the roots of Heaven and Earth.
5. Subtle yet everlasting! It seems to exist.
6. In being used, it is not exhausted.
Chapter 6 Lau
The spirit of the valley never dies.
This is called the mysterious female.
The gateway of the mysterious female
Is called the root of heaven and earth.
Dimly visible, it seems as if it were there,
Yet use will never drain it.
Chapter 6 Wu
The Spirit of the Fountain dies not.
It is called the Mysterious Feminine.
The Doorway of the Mysterious Feminine
Is called the Root of Heaven-and-Earth.
Lingering like gossamer, it has only a hint of existence;
And yet when you draw upon it, it is inexhaustible.