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undertaken, that it will be advantageous (even) to cross the great stream.
1. The first NINE, undivided, shows that it will be advantageous for its subject in his position to make a great
movement. If it be greatly fortunate, no blame will be imputed to him.
2. The second six, divided, shows parties adding to the stores of its subject ten pairs of tortoise shells whose
oracles cannot be opposed. Let him persevere in being firm and correct, and there will be good fortune. Let
the king, (having the virtues thus distinguished), employ them in presenting his offerings to God, and there
will be good fortune.
3. The third six, divided, shows increase given to its subject by means of what is evil, so that he shall (be led
to good), and be without blame. Let him be sincere and pursue the path of the Mean, (so shall he secure the
recognition of the ruler, like) an officer who announces himself to his prince by the symbol of his rank.
4. The fourth six, divided, shows its subject pursuing the due course. His advice to his prince is followed. He
can with advantage be relied on in such a movement as that of removing the capital.
5. The fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject with sincere heart seeking to benefit (all below). There need
be no question about it; the result will be great good fortune. (All below) will with sincere heart acknowledge
his goodness.
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6. In the sixth NINE, undivided, we see one to whose increase none will contribute, while many will seek to
assail him. He observes no regular rule in the ordering of his heart. There will be evil.
XLIII THE KWAI HEXAGRAM
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KUAI
Kwai requires (in him who would fulfil its meaning) the exhibition (of the culprit's guilt) in the royal court,
and a sincere and earnest appeal (for sympathy and support), with a consciousness of the peril (involved in
cutting off the criminal). He should (also) make announcement in his own city, and show that it will not be
well to have recourse at once to arms. (In this way) there will be advantage in whatever he shall go forward to.
1. The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject in (the pride of) strength advancing with his toes. He goes
forward, but will not succeed. There will be ground for blame.
2. The second NINE, undivided, shows its subject full of apprehension and appealing (for sympathy and
help). Late at night hostile measures may be (taken against him), but he need not be anxious about them.
3. The third NINE, undivided, shows its subject (about to advance) with strong (and determined) looks. There
will be evil. (But) the superior man, bent on cutting off (the criminal), will walk alone and encounter the rain,
(till he be hated by his proper associates) as if he were contaminated (by the others). (In the end) there will be
no blame against him.
4. The fourth NINE, Undivided, shows one from whose buttocks the skin has been stripped, and who walks
slowly and with difficulty. (If he could act) like a sheep led (after its companions), occasion for repentance
would disappear. But though he hear these words, he will not believe them.
5. The fifth NINE, undivided, shows (the small men like) a bed of purslain, which ought to be uprooted with
the utmost determination. (The subject of the line having such determination), his action, in harmony with his
central position, will lead to no error or blame.
6. The sixth six, divided, shows its subject without any (helpers) on whom to call. His end will be evil.
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KOU
Kau shows a female who is bold and strong. It will not be good to marry (such) a female.
1. The first six, divided, shows how its subject should be kept (like a carriage) tied and fastened to a metal
drag, in which case with firm correctness there will be good fortune. (But) if he move in any direction, evil
will appear. He will be (like) a lean pig, which is sure to keep jumping about.
2. The second NINE, undivided, shows its subject with a wallet of fish. There will be no error. But it will not
be well to let (the subject of the first line) go forward to the guests.
3. The third NINE, undivided, shows one from whose buttocks the skin has been stripped so that he walks
with difficulty. The position is perilous, but there will be no great error.
4. The fourth NINE, undivided, shows its subject with his wallet, but no fish in it. This will give rise to evil.
5. The fifth NINE, undivided, (shows its subject as) a medlar tree overspreading the gourd (beneath it). If he
keep his brilliant qualities concealed, (a good issue) will descend (as) from Heaven.
6. The sixth NINE, undivided, shows its subject receiving others on his horns. There will be occasion for
regret, but there will be no error.
XLV THE TSUI HEXAGRAM
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In (the state denoted by) Tsui, the king will repair to his ancestral temple. It will be advantageous (also) to
meet with the great man; and then there will be progress and success, though the advantage must come [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]