Upper trigram: K’un The Receptive, EarthLower trigram: Kên Keeping Still, Mountain The Judgement Modesty creates success. The superior man carries things through. The Image Within the earth, a mountain: The image of Modesty. Thus the superior man reduces that which is too much, And augments that which is too little. He weighs things and makes them equal. The Lines […]
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Upper trigram: Li The Clinging, FlameLower trigram: Ch’ien The Creative, Heaven The Judgement Possession in Great Measure. Supreme success. The Image Fire in heaven above: The image of Possession in Great Measure. Thus the superior man curbs evil and furthers good, And thereby obeys the benevolent will of heaven. The Lines These texts apply only for the lines that […]
Upper trigram: Ch’ien The Creative, HeavenLower trigram: Li The Clinging, Flame The Judgement Fellowship with Men in the open. Success. It furthers one to cross the great water. The perseverance of the superior man furthers. The Image Heaven together with fire: The image of Fellowship with Men. Thus the superior man organizes the clans And makes distinctions between things. […]
Upper trigram: Ch’ien The Creative, HeavenLower trigram: K’un The Receptive, Earth The Judgement Standstill. Evil people do not further The perseverance of the superior man. The great departs; the small approaches. The Image Heaven and earth do not unite: The image of Standstill. Thus the superior man falls back upon his inner worth In order to escape the difficulties. […]
Upper trigram: K’un The Receptive, EarthLower trigram: Ch’ien The Creative, Heaven The Judgement Peace. The small departs, The great approaches. Good fortune. Success. The Image Heaven and earth unite: the image of Peace. Thus the ruler Divides and completes the course of heaven and earth; He furthers and regulates the gifts of heaven and earth, And so aids the […]
Upper trigram: Ch’ien The Creative, HeavenLower trigram: Tui The Joyous, Lake The Judgement Treading. Treading upon the tail of the tiger. It does not bite the man. Success. The Image Heaven above, the lake below: The image of Treading. Thus the superior man discriminates between high and low, And thereby fortifies the thinking of the people. The Lines These […]
Upper trigram: Sun The Gentle, Wind, WoodLower trigram: Ch’ien The Creative, Heaven The Judgement The Taming Power of the Small Has success. Dense clouds, no rain from our western region. The Image The wind drives across heaven: The image of The Taming Power of the Small. Thus the superior man Refines the outward aspect of his nature. The Lines […]
Upper trigram: K’an The Abysmal, WaterLower trigram: K’un The Receptive, Earth The Judgement Holding Together brings good fortune. Inquire of the oracle once again Whether you possess sublimity, constancy, and perseverance; Then there is no blame. Those who are uncertain gradually join. Whoever comes too late Meets with misfortune. The Image On the earth is water: The image of […]
Upper trigram: K’un The Receptive, EarthLower trigram: K’an The Abysmal, Water The Judgement The Army. The army needs perseverance And a strong man. Good fortune without blame. The Image In the middle of the earth is water: The image of The Army. Thus the superior man increases his masses By generosity toward the people. The Lines These texts apply […]
Upper trigram: Ch’ien The Creative, HeavenLower trigram: K’an The Abysmal, Water The Judgement Conflict. You are sincere And are being obstructed. A cautious halt halfway brings good fortune. Going through to the end brings misfortune. It furthers one to see the great man. It does not further one to cross the great water. The Image Heaven and water go […]