No Evil (for brewgirlca) by Arumbus
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See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil
The proverb “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” is most often associated with an image of three monkeys, sometimes referred to as The Three Wise Monkeys, each one are shown respectively covering their eyes, their ears, and their mouth. It is interesting to note that the reason monkeys are used in the theme is probably due more to an ancient play words more than the apparent wisdom of the monkeys portrayed.
In modern (Western) usage the adage is often used to describe someone who ignores their wrongdoing or the consequences of their actions. It is also often used to describe someone who does not want to become involved in a (usually controversial) situation. For example, it was sometime used by Europeans to describe the United States in their semi-isolationist stance in the late 30’s and early 40’s before their entry in the Second World War. However in a more historical (Japanese and Chinese) understanding, it was simply a reminder not to be snoopy, nosy and gossipy. In Japan some considered the proverb akin to a Golden Rule. A Buddhist interpretation may be that if we do not hear, see or talk evil, we shall be spared evil. In this respect it is similar (in an inverse manor) to the English proverb “Speak of the Devil” and if someone does… the devil appears.
The adage represented by three monkeys is of Japanese origin and likely became popular because of 17th century carving over a door of the famous Tōshō-gū shrine in Nikkō. In Japan this is referred to as sanzaru – literally translating to “three monkys”. The saying is "mizaru, kikazaru, iwazaru" or "don't see, don't hear, don't speak". It is with the “zaru” portion of this where the Monkeys probably came into the picture. In Japanese, zaru, which is an archaic negative verb conjugation, is the same as zaru, the vocalized suffix for saru, meaning monkey.
The proverb, however, has roots much older the 17th century Japanese usage and likely came from China in the 8th Century. In the Analects of Confucius there is a similar phase: "Look not at what is contrary to propriety; listen not to what is contrary to propriety; speak not what is contrary to propriety; make no movement which is contrary to propriety".
It is interesting to note in some representations show four monkeys not three and the last part of the adage then becomes “and do no evil”. In this incarnation the last monkey is usually shown covering his crotch, groin or belly.
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OK, OK, so I took a little artistic license with this one…. Well, I had no Monkeys in my runtime…. so hopefully you will be happy my three characters: Candy, Singlee, and Sinja. … and Monkeys might not look right in corsets and fishnets (just ask M3 about that!) ~wink~
‘sides, Roxy (brewgirlca) gave me strict instruction after my last bout with Mike 3 in a I’m Sexy too! She strongly requested I get back to doing historical girls… any girls, I think was the sentiment ~wink~ LOL. Not for her mind you. I think for the well being of the community!
Roxy, I had this half done… and they are not exactly historical… but they are girls!
Hope you like them.
Rick
Comments (37)
shadownet
I see hear and speak good work my friend!
Darkwish
Nice idea! Very well done!
3x3
Lovely scene with a nice contrast between the characters!
schonee
Oh She is going to love it...How cute is that. Super job!
blainenorth
Great image.
ladyinblack
Terrific idea and image! Wonderful characters and expressions... and they are much prettier than monkeys would have been :)
decie
brilliant best one of theses i seen so far, nice render.
lyron
Excellent work!!!
KL3d
Nice work!
DarkStormCrow
Very nice work, well done...
P3Design
Excellent image, you've posed the girls very nice and original, well done!
adrie
You did one awesome job on those beautiful character, love the poses....excellent done my friend.
MUSEWORX
Heehee! Cool idea! My new series also includes the see no evil......monkey scenario. It will be my next upload here!
miashadows
I don't want to lie because I can't remember clearly I don't wanna get stoned but I think the proverb is also in the koran.Wonderful image.
Syltermermaid
Fantastic made Rick and this three girls are definately more beautiful than the monkeys!!! Hugs Ute
svendsen
Lovely render... :o) Great work...
Cimaira
quote: "However in a more historical (Japanese and Chinese) understanding, it was simply a reminder not to be snoopy, nosy and gossipy. In Japan some considered the proverb akin to a Golden Rule." end quote. I like this, I'd never heard this before! Would be a lesson well learned, and I include my self in needing this instruction, sometimes, lol. Wonderful image, I love the poses and expressions.
densa
wonderful scene my friend
dianas..creations
Interesting story...and awesome, very well done image!!
lorddarkwolf
have not seen that concept done like this, kudos for the originality of style
BenBischop
lol....Luv it.....;)
LudyMelltSekher
Hello my dear friend Rik, WOOW, WHAT FANTASTIC WORK!!!,Precious artwork, Impressive!! Congratulations !! A million stars ****Happy Tuesday.Hug in Your heart.Luminous Blessings.Ludy
dbrv6
lol Very well done and great historical writeup about the sayings and the many variety of the carvings that have been introduced. European Balance of Power concept vs United States rejection of said - now that's an interesting topic and I find it very interesting that the saying here was used in Europe to describe the United States behaviour even while most in the United States considered European FP to be amoral (necessary compromises to maintain the Balance of Power concept). In fact the concept that states should behave as people do when interacting is a very American approach and one that Europe (and probably the rest of the world) found confusing and a bit naive. I think more people today demand a greater ethical behaviour from their nations in FP then in the past.
zil2008
Very well done Rick. They are girls for sure.
theprojectionist
Terrific cast of characters Rick
shotgung0d
Monkeys, Vickies... it's all good. lol, good stuff!
Miska7
Very nice scene and characters! Great poses and lighting. Nice work.
eekdog Online Now!
what a great imahe my freind, roxy is going to love it. always wanted to do a image based on the evil thing like you did. steve
brewgirlca
That is really great Rick! I burst out laughing as soon as I saw it, before I even had a chance to read it. I would love to know where you tap into this great store of historical wealth that you have; I am constantly fascinated by what you come up with and this is such a great explanation of this classic witicism.
HellKitten
Very nice.