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1.1 root 1: .H 1 "Ch\'ien" "The Creative"
2: .X 1 1
3: .J
4: The Creative works sublime success,
5: Furthering through perseverance.
6: .I
7: The movement of heaven is full of power.
8: Thus the superior man makes himself strong and untiring.
9: .L 1 9
10: Hidden dragon. Do not act.
11: .L 2 9
12: Dragon appearing in the field.
13: It furthers one to see the great man.
14: .L 3 9
15: All day long the superior man is creatively active.
16: At nightfall his mind is beset with cares.
17: Danger. No blame.
18: .L 4 9
19: Wavering flight over the depths.
20: No blame.
21: .L 5 9 G
22: Flying dragon in the heavens.
23: It furthers one to see the great man.
24: .L 6 9
25: Arrogant dragon will have cause to repent.
26: .LA 9
27: There appears a flight of dragons without heads.
28: Good fortune.
29: .H 2 "K\'un" "The Receptive"
30: .X 8 8
31: .J
32: The Receptive brings about sublime success,
33: Furthering through the perseverance of a mare.
34: If the superior man undertakes something and tries to lead,
35: He goes astray;
36: But if he follows, he finds guidance.
37: It is favorable to find friends in the west and south,
38: To forego friends in the east and north.
39: Quiet perseverance brings good fortune.
40: .I
41: The earth's condition is receptive devotion.
42: Thus the superior man who has breadth of character
43: Carries the outer world.
44: .L 1 6
45: When there is hoarfrost underfoot,
46: Solid ice is not far off.
47: .L 2 6 G
48: Straight, square, great.
49: Without purpose,
50: Yet nothing remains unfurthered.
51: .L 3 6
52: Hidden lines.
53: One is able to remain persevering.
54: If by chance you are in the service of a king,
55: Seek not works, but bring to completion.
56: .L 4 6
57: A tied-up sack. No blame, no praise.
58: .L 5 6
59: A yellow lower garment brings supreme good fortune.
60: .L 6 6
61: Dragons fight in the meadow.
62: Their blood is black and yellow.
63: .LA 6
64: Lasting perseverance furthers.
65: .H 3 "Chun" "Difficulty at the Beginning"
66: .X 6 7
67: .J
68: Difficulty at the Beginning works supreme success,
69: Furthering through perseverance.
70: Nothing should be undertaken.
71: It furthers one to appoint helpers.
72: .I
73: Clouds and thunder:
74: The image of Difficulty at the Beginning.
75: Thus the superior man
76: Brings order out of confusion.
77: .L 1 9 G
78: Hesitation and hindrance.
79: It furthers one to remain persevering.
80: It furthers one to appoint helpers.
81: .L 2 6
82: Difficulties pile up.
83: Horse and wagon part.
84: He is not a robber;
85: He wants to woo when the time comes.
86: The maiden is chaste,
87: She does not pledge herself.
88: Ten years\(emthen she pledges herself.
89: .L 3 6
90: Whoever hunts deer without the forester
91: Only loses his way in the forest.
92: The superior man understands the signs of the time
93: And prefers to desist.
94: To go on brings humiliation.
95: .L 4 6
96: Horse and wagon part.
97: Strive for union.
98: To go on brings good fortune.
99: Everything acts to further.
100: .L 5 9 G
101: Difficulties in blessing.
102: A little perseverance brings good fortune.
103: Great perseverance brings misfortune.
104: .L 6 6
105: Horse and wagon part.
106: Bloody tears flow.
107: .H 4 "M\o'^e'ng" "Youthful Folly"
108: .X 4 6
109: .J
110: Youthful Folly has success.
111: It is not I who seek the young fool;
112: The young fool seeks me.
113: At the first oracle I inform him.
114: If he asks two or three times, it is importunity.
115: If he importunes, I give him no information.
116: Perseverance furthers.
117: .I
118: A spring wells up at the foot of the mountain:
119: The image of Youth.
120: Thus the superior man fosters his character
121: By thoroughness in all that he does.
122: .L 1 6
123: To make a fool develop
124: It furthers one to apply discipline.
125: The fetters should be removed.
126: To go on in this way brings humiliation.
127: .L 2 9 G
128: To bear with fools in kindliness brings good fortune.
129: To know how to take women
130: Brings good fortune.
131: The son is capable of taking charge of the household.
132: .L 3 6
133: Take not a maiden who, when she sees a man of bronze,
134: Loses possession of herself.
135: Nothing furthers.
136: .L 4 6
137: Entangled folly brings humiliation.
138: .L 5 6 G
139: Childlike folly brings good fortune.
140: .L 6 9
141: In punishing folly
142: It does not further one
143: To commit transgressions.
144: The only thing that furthers
145: Is to prevent transgressions.
146: .H 5 "Hsu" "Waiting (Nourishment)"
147: .X 6 1
148: .J
149: Waiting. If you are sincere,
150: You have light and success.
151: Perseverance brings good fortune.
152: It furthers one to cross the great water.
153: .I
154: Clouds rise up to heaven:
155: The image of Waiting.
156: Thus the superior man eats and drinks,
157: Is joyous and of good cheer.
158: .L 1 9
159: Waiting in the meadow.
160: It furthers one to abide in what endures.
161: No blame.
162: .L 2 9
163: Waiting on the sand.
164: There is some gossip.
165: The end brings good fortune.
166: .L 2 9
167: Waiting in the mud
168: Brings about the arrival of the enemy.
169: .L 4 6
170: Waiting in blood.
171: Get out of the pit.
172: .L 5 9 G
173: Waiting at meat and drink.
174: Perseverance brings good fortune.
175: .L 6 6
176: One falls into the pit.
177: Three uninvited guests arrive.
178: Honor them, and in the end there will be good fortune.
179: .H 6 "Sung" "Conflict"
180: .X 1 6
181: .J
182: Conflict. You are sincere
183: And are being obstructed.
184: A cautious halt halfway brings good fortune.
185: Going through to the end brings misfortune.
186: It furthers one to see the great man.
187: It does not further one to cross the great water.
188: .I
189: Heaven and water go their opposite ways:
190: The image of Conflict.
191: Thus in all his transactions the superior man
192: Carefully considers the beginning.
193: .L 1 6
194: If one does not perpetuate the affair,
195: There is little gossip.
196: In the end, good fortune comes.
197: .L 2 9
198: One cannot engage in conflict;
199: One returns home, gives way.
200: The people of his town,
201: Three hundred households,
202: Remain free of guilt.
203: .L 3 6
204: To nourish oneself on ancient virtue induces perseverance.
205: Danger. In the end, good fortune comes.
206: If by chance you are in the service of a king,
207: Seek not works.
208: .L 4 9
209: One cannot engage in conflict.
210: One turns back and submits to fate,
211: Changes one's attitude,
212: And finds peace in perseverance.
213: Good fortune.
214: .L 5 9 G
215: To contend before him
216: Brings good fortune.
217: .L 6 9
218: Even if by chance a leather belt is bestowed on one,
219: By the end of morning
220: It will have been snatched away three times.
221: .H 7 "Shih" "The Army"
222: .X 8 6
223: .J
224: The Army. The army needs perseverance
225: And a strong man.
226: Good fortune without blame.
227: .I
228: In the middle of the earth is water:
229: The image of The Army.
230: Thus the superior man increases his masses
231: By generosity toward the people.
232: .L 1 6
233: An army must set forth in proper order.
234: If the order is not good, misfortune threatens.
235: .L 2 9 G
236: In the midst of the army.
237: Good fortune. No blame.
238: The king bestows a triple decoration.
239: .L 3 6
240: Perchance the army carries corpses in the wagon.
241: Misfortune.
242: .L 4 6
243: The army retreats. No blame.
244: .L 5 6 G
245: There is game in the field.
246: It furthers one to catch it.
247: Without blame.
248: Let the eldest lead the army.
249: The younger transports corpses;
250: Then perseverance brings misfortune.
251: .L 6 6
252: The great prince issues commands,
253: Founds states, vests families with fiefs.
254: Inferior people should not be employed.
255: .H 8 "Pi" "Holding Together [Union]"
256: .X 6 8
257: .J
258: Holding Together brings good fortune.
259: Inquire of the oracle once again
260: Whether you possess sublimity, constancy, and perseverance;
261: Then there is no blame.
262: Those who are uncertain gradually join.
263: Whoever comes too late
264: Meets with misfortune.
265: .I
266: On the earth is water:
267: The image of Holding Together.
268: Thus the kings of antiquity
269: Bestowed the different states as fiefs
270: And cultivated friendly relations
271: With the feudal lords.
272: .L 1 6
273: Hold to him in truth and loyalty;
274: This is without blame.
275: Truth, like a full earthen bowl:
276: Thus in the end
277: Good fortune comes from without.
278: .L 2 6
279: Hold to him inwardly.
280: Perseverance brings good fortune.
281: .L 3 6
282: You hold together with the wrong people.
283: .L 4 6
284: Hold to him outwardly also.
285: Perseverance brings good fortune.
286: .L 5 9 G
287: Manifestation of holding together.
288: In the hunt the king uses beaters on three sides only
289: And foregoes game that runs off in front.
290: The citizens need no warning.
291: Good fortune.
292: .L 6 6
293: He finds no head for holding together.
294: Misfortune.
295: .H 9 "Hsiao Ch\'u" "The Taming Power of the Small"
296: .X 2 1
297: .J
298: The Taming Power of the Small
299: Has success.
300: Dense clouds, no rain from our western region.
301: .I
302: The wind drives across heaven:
303: The image of The Taming Power of the Small.
304: Thus the superior man
305: Refines the outward aspect of his nature.
306: .L 1 9
307: Return to the way.
308: How could there be blame in this?
309: Good fortune.
310: .L 2 9
311: He allows himself to be drawn into returning.
312: Good fortune.
313: .L 3 9
314: The spokes burst out of the wagon wheel.
315: Man and wife roll their eyes.
316: .L 4 6 C
317: If you are sincere, blood vanishes and fear gives way.
318: No blame.
319: .L 5 9 G
320: If you are sincere and loyally attached,
321: You are rich in your neighbor.
322: .L 6 9
323: The rain comes, there is rest.
324: This is due to the lasting affect of character.
325: Perseverance brings the woman into danger.
326: The moon is nearly full.
327: If the superior man persists,
328: Misfortune comes.
329: .H 10 "Lu" "Treading [Conduct]"
330: .X 1 5
331: .J
332: Treading. Treading upon the tail of the tiger.
333: It does not bite the man. Success.
334: .I
335: Heaven above, the lake below:
336: The image of Treading.
337: Thus the superior man discriminates between high and low,
338: And thereby fortifies the thinking of the people.
339: .L 1 9
340: Simple conduct. Progress without blame.
341: .L 2 9
342: Treading a smooth, level course.
343: The perseverance of a dark man
344: Brings good fortune.
345: .L 3 6 C
346: A one-eyed man is able to see,
347: A lame man is able to tread.
348: He treads on the tail of the tiger.
349: The tiger bites the man.
350: Misfortune.
351: Thus does a warrior act on behalf of his great prince.
352: .L 4 9
353: He treads on the tail of the tiger.
354: Caution and circumspection
355: Lead ultimately to good fortune.
356: .L 5 9 G
357: Resolute conduct.
358: Perseverance with awareness of danger.
359: .L 6 9
360: Look to your conduct and weigh the favorable signs.
361: When everything is fulfilled, supreme good fortune comes.
362: .H 11 "T\'ai" "Peace"
363: .X 8 1
364: .J
365: Peace. The small departs,
366: The great approaches.
367: Good fortune. Success.
368: .I
369: Heaven and earth unite: the image of Peace.
370: Thus the ruler
371: Divides and completes the course of heaven and earth;
372: He furthers and regulates the gifts of heaven and earth,
373: And so aids the people.
374: .L 1 9
375: When ribbon grass is pulled up, the sod comes with it.
376: Each according to his kind.
377: Undertakings bring good fortune.
378: .L 2 9 G
379: Bearing with the uncultured in gentleness,
380: Fording the river with resolution,
381: Not neglecting what is distant,
382: Not regarding one's companions:
383: Thus one may manage to walk in the middle.
384: .L 3 9
385: No plain not followed by a slope.
386: No going not followed by a return.
387: He who remains persevering in danger
388: Is without blame.
389: Do not complain about this truth;
390: Enjoy the good fortune you still possess.
391: .L 4 6
392: He flutters down, not boasting of his wealth,
393: Together with his neighbor,
394: Guileless and sincere.
395: .L 5 6 G
396: The sovereign I
397: Gives his daughter in marriage.
398: This brings blessing
399: And supreme good fortune.
400: .L 6 6
401: The wall falls back into the moat.
402: Use no army now.
403: Make your commands known within your own town.
404: Perseverance brings humiliation.
405: .H 12 "P\'i" "Standstill [Stagnation]"
406: .X 1 8
407: .J
408: Standstill. Evil people do not further
409: The perseverance of the superior man.
410: The great departs; the small approaches.
411: .I
412: Heaven and earth do not unite:
413: The image of Standstill.
414: Thus the superior man falls back upon his inner worth
415: In order to escape the difficulties.
416: He does not permit himself to be honored with revenue.
417: .L 1 6
418: When the ribbon grass is pulled up, the sod comes with it.
419: Each according to his kind.
420: Perseverance brings good fortune and success.
421: .L 2 6 C
422: They bear and endure;
423: This means good fortune for inferior people.
424: The standstill serves to help the great man attain success.
425: .L 3 6
426: They bear shame.
427: .L 4 9
428: He who acts at the command of the highest
429: Remains without blame.
430: Those of like mind partake of the blessing.
431: .L 5 9 G
432: Standstill is giving way.
433: Good fortune for the great man.
434: "What if it should fail, what if it should fail?"
435: In this way, he ties it to a cluster of mulberry shoots.
436: .L 6 9
437: The standstill comes to an end.
438: First standstill, then good fortune.
439: .H 13 "T\'ung J\o'^e'n" "Fellowship with Men"
440: .X 1 3
441: .J
442: Fellowship with Men in the open.
443: Success.
444: It furthers one to cross the great water.
445: The perseverance of the superior man furthers.
446: .I
447: Heaven together with fire:
448: The image of Fellowship with Men.
449: Thus the superior man organizes the clans
450: And makes distinctions between things.
451: .L 1 9
452: Fellowship with men at the gate.
453: No blame.
454: .L 2 6 G
455: Fellowship with men in the clan.
456: Humiliation.
457: .L 3 9
458: He hides weapons in the thicket;
459: He climbs the high hill in front of it.
460: For three years he does not rise up.
461: .L 4 9
462: He climbs up on his wall; he cannot attack.
463: Good fortune.
464: .L 5 9 G
465: Men bound in fellowship first weep and lament,
466: But afterward the laugh.
467: After great struggles they succeed in meeting.
468: .L 6 9
469: Fellowship with men in the meadow.
470: No remorse.
471: .H 14 "Ta Yu" "Possession in Great Measure"
472: .X 3 1
473: .J
474: Possession in Great Measure.
475: Supreme success.
476: .I
477: Fire in heaven above:
478: The image of Possession in Great Measure.
479: Thus the superior man curbs evil and furthers good,
480: And thereby obeys the benevolent will of heaven.
481: .L 1 9
482: No relationship with what is harmful;
483: There is no blame in this.
484: If one remains conscious of difficulty,
485: One remains without blame.
486: .L 2 9
487: A big wagon for loading.
488: One may undertake something.
489: No blame.
490: .L 3 9
491: A prince offers it to the Son of Heaven.
492: A petty man cannot do this.
493: .L 4 9
494: He makes a difference
495: Between himself and his neighbor.
496: No blame.
497: .L 5 6 G
498: He whose truth is accessible, yet dignified,
499: Has good fortune.
500: .L 5 9
501: He is blessed by heaven.
502: Good fortune.
503: Nothing that does not further.
504: .H 15 "Ch\'ien" "Modesty"
505: .X 8 4
506: .J
507: Modesty creates success.
508: The superior man carries things through.
509: .I
510: Within the earth, a mountain:
511: The image of Modesty.
512: Thus the superior man reduces that which is too much,
513: And augments that which is too little.
514: He weighs things and makes them equal.
515: .L 1 6
516: A superior man modest about his modesty
517: May cross the great water.
518: Good fortune.
519: .L 2 6
520: Modesty that comes to expression.
521: Perseverance brings good fortune.
522: .L 3 9 G
523: A superior man of modesty and merit
524: Carries things to conclusion.
525: Good fortune.
526: .L 4 6
527: Nothing that would not further modesty
528: In movement.
529: .L 5 6
530: No boasting of wealth before one's neighbor.
531: It is favorable to attack with force.
532: Nothing that would not further.
533: .L 6 6
534: Modesty that comes to expression.
535: It is favorable to set armies marching
536: To chastise one's own city and one's country.
537: .H 16 "Yu" "Enthusiasm"
538: .X 7 8
539: .J
540: Enthusiasm. It furthers one to install helpers
541: And to set armies marching.
542: .I
543: Thunder comes resounding out of the earth:
544: The image of Enthusiasm.
545: Thus the ancient kings made music
546: In order to honor merit,
547: And offered it with splendor
548: To the Supreme Deity,
549: Inviting their ancestors to be present.
550: .L 1 6
551: Enthusiasm that expresses itself
552: Brings misfortune.
553: .L 2 6
554: Firm as a rock. Not a whole day.
555: Perseverance brings good fortune.
556: .L 3 6
557: Enthusiasm that looks upward creates remorse.
558: Hesitation brings remorse.
559: .L 4 9 G
560: The source of enthusiasm.
561: He achieves great things.
562: Doubt not.
563: You gather friends around you
564: As a hair clasp gathers the hair.
565: .L 5 6
566: Persistently ill, and still does not die.
567: .L 6 6
568: Deluded enthusiasm.
569: But if after completion one changes,
570: There is no blame.
571: .H 17 "Sui" "Following"
572: .X 5 7
573: .J
574: Following has supreme success.
575: Perseverance furthers. No blame.
576: .I
577: Thunder in the middle of the lake:
578: The image of Following.
579: Thus the superior man at nightfall
580: Goes indoors for rest and recuperation.
581: .L 1 9 G
582: The standard is changing.
583: Perseverance brings good fortune.
584: To go out of the door in company
585: Produces deeds.
586: .L 2 6
587: If one clings to the little boy,
588: One loses the strong man.
589: .L 3 6
590: If one clings to the strong man,
591: One loses the little boy.
592: Through following one finds what one seeks.
593: It furthers one to remain persevering.
594: .L 4 9
595: Following creates success.
596: Perseverance brings misfortune.
597: To go one's own way with sincerity brings clarity.
598: How could there be blame in this?
599: .L 5 9 G
600: Sincere in the good. Good fortune.
601: .L 6 6
602: He meets with firm allegiance
603: And is still further bound.
604: The king introduces him
605: To the Western Mountain.
606: .H 18 "Ku" "Work on What Has Been Spoiled [Decay]"
607: .X 4 2
608: .J
609: Work on What Has Been Spoiled
610: Has supreme success.
611: It furthers one to cross the great water.
612: Before the starting point, three days.
613: After the starting point, three days.
614: .I
615: The wind blows low on the mountain:
616: The image of Decay.
617: Thus the superior man stirs up the people
618: And strengthens their spirit.
619: .L 1 6
620: Setting right what has been spoiled by the father.
621: If there is a son,
622: No blame rests upon the departed father.
623: Danger. In the end good fortune.
624: .L 2 9
625: Setting right what has been spoiled by the mother.
626: One must not be too persevering.
627: .L 3 9
628: Setting right what has been spoiled by the father.
629: There will be little remorse. No great blame.
630: .L 4 6
631: Tolerating what has been spoiled by the father.
632: In continuing one sees humiliation.
633: .L 5 6 G
634: Setting right what has been spoiled by the father.
635: One meets with praise.
636: .L 6 9
637: He does not serve kings and princes,
638: Sets himself higher goals.
639: .H 19 "Lin" "Approach"
640: .X 8 5
641: .J
642: Approach has supreme success.
643: Perseverance furthers.
644: When the eight month comes,
645: There will be misfortune.
646: .I
647: The earth above the lake:
648: The image of Approach.
649: Thus the superior man is inexhaustible
650: In his will to teach,
651: And without limits
652: In his tolerance and protection of the people.
653: .L 1 9 G
654: Joint approach.
655: Perseverance brings good fortune.
656: .L 2 9 G
657: Joint approach.
658: Good fortune.
659: Everything furthers.
660: .L 3 6
661: Comfortable approach.
662: Nothing that would not further.
663: If one is induced to grieve over it,
664: One becomes free of blame.
665: .L 4 6
666: Complete approach.
667: No blame.
668: .L 5 6
669: Wise approach.
670: This is right for a great prince.
671: Good fortune.
672: .L 6 6
673: Greathearted approach.
674: Good fortune. No blame.
675: .H 20 "Kuan" "Contemplation (View)"
676: .X 2 8
677: .J
678: Contemplation. The ablution has been made,
679: But not yet the offering.
680: Full of trust they look up to him.
681: .I
682: The wind blows over the earth:
683: The image of Contemplation.
684: Thus the kings of old visited the regions of the world,
685: Contemplated the people,
686: And gave them instruction.
687: .L 1 6
688: Boylike contemplation.
689: For an inferior man, no blame.
690: For a superior man, humiliation.
691: .L 2 6
692: Contemplation through the crack of the door.
693: Furthering for the perseverance of a woman.
694: .L 3 6
695: Contemplation of my life
696: Decides the choice
697: Between advance and retreat.
698: .L 4 6
699: Contemplation of the light of the kingdom.
700: It furthers one to exert influence as the guest of a king.
701: .L 5 9 G
702: Contemplation of my life.
703: The superior man is without blame.
704: .L 6 9 G
705: Contemplation of his life.
706: The superior man is without blame.
707: .H 21 "Shih Ho" "Biting Through"
708: .X 3 7
709: .J
710: Biting Through has success.
711: It is favorable to let justice be administered.
712: .I
713: Thunder and lightning:
714: The image of Biting Through.
715: Thus the kings of former times made firm the laws
716: Through clearly defined penalties.
717: .L 1 9
718: His feet are fastened in the stocks,
719: So that his toes disappear.
720: No blame.
721: .L 2 6
722: Bites through tender meat,
723: So that his nose disappears.
724: No blame.
725: .L 3 6
726: Bites on old dried meat
727: And strikes on something poisonous.
728: Slight humiliation. No blame.
729: .L 4 9
730: Bites on dried gristly meat.
731: Receives metal arrows.
732: It furthers one to be mindful of difficulties
733: And to be persevering.
734: Good fortune.
735: .L 5 6 G
736: Bites on dried lean meat.
737: Receives yellow gold.
738: Perseveringly aware of danger.
739: No blame.
740: .L 6 9
741: His neck is fastened in the wooden cangue,
742: So that his ears disappear.
743: Misfortune.
744: .H 22 "Pi" "Grace"
745: .X 4 3
746: .J
747: Grace has success.
748: In small matters
749: It is favorable to undertake something.
750: .I
751: Fire at the foot of the mountain:
752: The image of Grace.
753: Thus does the superior man proceed
754: When clearing up current affairs.
755: But he dare not decide controversial issues in this way.
756: .L 1 9
757: He lends grace to his toes, leaves the carriage, and walks.
758: .L 2 6 G
759: Lends grace to the beard on his chin.
760: .L 3 9
761: Graceful and moist.
762: Constant perseverance brings good fortune.
763: .L 4 6
764: Grace or simplicity?
765: A white horse comes as if on wings.
766: He is not a robber,
767: He will woo at the right time.
768: .L 5 6
769: Grace in the hills and gardens.
770: The roll of silk is meager and small.
771: Humiliation, but in the end good fortune.
772: .L 6 9 G
773: Simple grace. No blame.
774: .H 23 "Po" "Splitting Apart"
775: .X 4 8
776: .J
777: Splitting Apart. It does not further one
778: To go anywhere.
779: .I
780: The mountain rests upon the earth:
781: The image of Splitting Apart.
782: Thus those above can insure their position
783: Only by giving generously to those below.
784: .L 1 6
785: The leg of the bed is split.
786: Those who persevere are destroyed.
787: Misfortune.
788: .L 2 6
789: The bed is split at the edge.
790: Those who persevere are destroyed.
791: Misfortune.
792: .L 3 6
793: He splits with them. No blame.
794: .L 4 6
795: The bed is split up to the skin.
796: Misfortune.
797: .L 5 6
798: A shoal of fishes. Favor comes through the court ladies.
799: Everything acts to further.
800: .L 6 9 G
801: There is a large fruit still uneaten.
802: The superior man receives a carriage.
803: The house of the inferior man is split apart.
804: .H 24 "Fu" "Return (The Turning Point)"
805: .X 8 7
806: .J
807: Return. Success.
808: Going out and coming in without error.
809: Friends come without blame.
810: To and Fro goes the way.
811: On the seventh day comes return.
812: It furthers one to have somewhere to go.
813: .I
814: Thunder within the earth:
815: The image of The Turning Point.
816: Thus the kings of antiquity closed the passes
817: At the time of solstice.
818: Merchants and strangers did not go about,
819: And the ruler
820: Did not travel through the provinces.
821: .L 1 9 G
822: Return from a short distance.
823: No need for remorse.
824: Great good fortune.
825: .L 2 6
826: Quiet return. Good fortune.
827: .L 3 6
828: Repeated return. Danger. No blame.
829: .L 4 6
830: Walking in the midst of others,
831: One returns alone.
832: .L 5 6
833: Noblehearted return.
834: No remorse.
835: .L 6 6
836: Missing the return. Misfortune.
837: Misfortune from within and without.
838: If armies are set marching in this way,
839: One will in the end suffer a great defeat,
840: Disastrous for the ruler of the country.
841: For ten years
842: It will not be possible to attack again.
843: .H 25 "Wu Wang" "Innocence (The Unexpected)"
844: .X 1 7
845: .J
846: Innocence. Supreme success.
847: Perseverance furthers.
848: If someone is not as he should be,
849: He has misfortune,
850: And it does not further him
851: To undertake something.
852: .I
853: Under heaven thunder rolls:
854: All things attain the natural state of innocence.
855: Thus the kings of old,
856: Rich in virtue, and in harmony with the time,
857: Fostered and nourished all beings.
858: .L 1 9 G
859: Innocent behavior brings good fortune.
860: .L 2 6
861: If one does not count on the harvest while plowing,
862: Nor on the use of the ground while clearing it,
863: It furthers one to undertake something.
864: .L 3 6
865: Undeserved misfortune.
866: The cow that was tethered by someone
867: Is the wanderer's gain, the citizen's loss.
868: .L 4 9
869: He who can be persevering
870: Remains without blame.
871: .L 5 9 G
872: Use no medicine in an illness
873: Incurred through no fault of your own.
874: It will pass of itself.
875: .L 6 9
876: Innocent action brings misfortune.
877: Nothing furthers.
878: .H 26 "Ta Ch\'u" "The Taming Power of the Great"
879: .X 4 1
880: .J
881: The Taming Power of the Great.
882: Perseverance furthers.
883: Not eating at home brings good fortune.
884: It furthers one to cross the great water.
885: .I
886: Heaven within the mountain:
887: The image of The Taming Power of the Small.
888: Thus the superior man aquaints himself with many sayings of antiquity
889: And many deeds of the past,
890: In order to strengthen his character thereby.
891: .L 1 9
892: Danger is at hand. It furthers one to desist.
893: .L 2 9
894: The axletrees are taken from the wagon.
895: .L 3 9
896: A good horse that follows others.
897: Awareness of danger,
898: With perseverance, furthers.
899: Practice chariot driving and armed defense daily.
900: It furthers one to have somewhere to go.
901: .L 4 6
902: The headboard of a young bull.
903: Great good fortune.
904: .L 5 6 G
905: The tusk of a gelded boar.
906: Good fortune.
907: .L 6 9 G
908: One attains the way of heaven. Success.
909: .H 27 "I" "The Corners of the Mouth (Providing Nourishment)"
910: .X 4 7
911: .J
912: The Corners of the Mouth.
913: Perseverance brings good fortune.
914: Pay heed to the providing of nourishment.
915: And to what a man seeks
916: To fill his own mouth with.
917: .I
918: At the foot of the mountain, thunder:
919: The image of Providing Nourishment.
920: Thus the superior man is careful of his words
921: And temperate in eating and drinking.
922: .L 1 9
923: You let your magic tortoise go,
924: And look at me with the corners of your mouth drooping.
925: Misfortune.
926: .L 2 6
927: Turning to the summit for nourishment,
928: Deviating from the path
929: To seek nourishment from the hill.
930: Continuing to do this brings misfortune.
931: .L 3 6
932: Turning away from nourishment.
933: Perseverance brings misfortune.
934: Do not act thus for ten years.
935: Nothing serves to further.
936: .L 4 6
937: Turning to the summit
938: For provision of nourishment
939: Brings good fortune.
940: Spying about with sharp eyes
941: Like a tiger with insatiable craving.
942: No blame.
943: .L 5 6 G
944: Turning away from the path.
945: To remain persevering brings good fortune.
946: One should not cross the great water.
947: .L 6 9 G
948: The source of nourishment.
949: Awareness of danger brings good fortune.
950: It furthers one to cross the great water.
951: .H 28 "Ta Kuo" "Preponderance of the Great"
952: .X 5 2
953: .J
954: Preponderance of the Great.
955: The ridgepole sags to the breaking point.
956: It furthers one to have somewhere to go.
957: Success.
958: .I
959: The lake rises above the trees:
960: The image of Preponderance of the Great.
961: Thus the superior man, when he stands alone,
962: Is unconcerned,
963: And if he has to renounce the world,
964: He is undaunted.
965: .L 1 6
966: To spread white rushes underneath.
967: No blame.
968: .L 2 9 G
969: A dry poplar sprouts at the root.
970: An older man takes a young wife.
971: Everything furthers.
972: .L 3 9
973: The ridgepole sags to the breaking point.
974: Misfortune.
975: .L 4 9 G
976: The ridgepole is braced. Good fortune.
977: If there are ulterior motives, it is humiliating.
978: .L 5 9
979: A withered poplar puts forth flowers.
980: An older woman takes a husband.
981: No blame. No praise.
982: .L 6 6
983: One must go through the water.
984: It goes over one's head.
985: Misfortune. No blame.
986: .H 29 "K\'an" "The Abysmal (Water)"
987: .X 6 6
988: .J
989: The Abysmal repeated.
990: If you are sincere, you have success in your heart,
991: And whatever you do succeeds.
992: .I
993: Water flows on uninterruptedly and reaches it goal:
994: The image of the Abysmal repeated.
995: Thus the superior man walks in lasting virtue
996: And carries on the business of teaching.
997: .L 1 6
998: Repetition of the Abysmal.
999: In the abyss one falls into a pit.
1000: Misfortune.
1001: .L 2 9 G
1002: The abyss is dangerous.
1003: One should strive to attain small things only.
1004: .L 3 6
1005: Forward and backward, abyss on abyss.
1006: In danger like this, pause at first and wait,
1007: Otherwise you will fall into a pit in the abyss.
1008: Do not act in this way.
1009: .L 4 6
1010: A jug of wine, a bowl of rice with it;
1011: Earthen vessels
1012: Simply handed in through the window.
1013: There is certainly no blame in this.
1014: .L 5 9 G
1015: The abyss is not filled to overflowing,
1016: It is filled only to the rim.
1017: No blame.
1018: .L 6 6
1019: Bound with cords and ropes,
1020: Shut in between thorn-hedged prison walls:
1021: For three years one does not find the way.
1022: Misfortune.
1023: .H 30 "Li" "The Clinging, Fire"
1024: .X 3 3
1025: .J
1026: The Clinging. Perseverance furthers.
1027: It brings success.
1028: Care of the cow brings good fortune.
1029: .I
1030: That which is bright rises twice:
1031: The image of Fire.
1032: Thus the great man, by perpetuating this brightness,
1033: Illumines the four quarters of the world.
1034: .L 1 9
1035: The footprints run crisscross.
1036: If one is seriously intent, no blame.
1037: .L 2 6 G
1038: Yellow light. Supreme good fortune.
1039: .L 3 9
1040: In the light of the setting sun,
1041: Men either beat the pot and sing
1042: Or loudly bewail the approach of old age.
1043: Misfortune.
1044: .L 4 9
1045: Its coming is sudden;
1046: It flames up, dies down, is thrown away.
1047: .L 5 6 G
1048: Tears in floods, sighing and lamenting.
1049: Good fortune.
1050: .L 6 9
1051: The king uses him to march forth and chastise.
1052: Then it is best to kill the leaders
1053: And take captive the followers. No blame.
1054: .H 31 "Hsien" "Influence (Wooing)"
1055: .X 5 4
1056: .J
1057: Influence. Success.
1058: Perseverance furthers.
1059: To take a maiden to wife brings good fortune.
1060: .I
1061: A lake on the mountain:
1062: The image of Influence.
1063: Thus the superior man encourages people to approach him
1064: By his readiness to receive them.
1065: .L 1 6
1066: The influence shows itself in the big toe.
1067: .L 2 6
1068: The influence shows itself in the calves of the legs.
1069: Misfortune.
1070: Tarrying brings good fortune.
1071: .L 3 9
1072: The influence shows itself in the thighs.
1073: Holds to that which follows it.
1074: To continue is humiliating.
1075: .L 4 9 G
1076: Perseverance brings good fortune.
1077: Remorse disappears.
1078: If a man is agitated in mind,
1079: And his thoughts go hither and thither,
1080: Only those friends
1081: On whom he fixes his conscious thoughts
1082: Will follow.
1083: .L 5 9 G
1084: The influence shows itself in the back of the neck.
1085: No remorse.
1086: .L 6 6
1087: The influence shows itself in the jaws, cheeks and tongue.
1088: .H 32 "H\o'^e'ng" "Duration"
1089: .X 7 2
1090: .J
1091: Duration. Success. No blame.
1092: Perseverance furthers.
1093: It furthers one to have somewhere to go.
1094: .I
1095: Thunder and wind: the image of Duration.
1096: Thus the superior man stands firm
1097: And does not change his direction.
1098: .L 1 6
1099: Seeking duration too hastily brings misfortune persistently.
1100: Nothing that would further.
1101: .L 2 9 G
1102: Remorse disappears.
1103: .L 3 9
1104: He who does not give duration to his character
1105: Meets with disgrace.
1106: Persistent humiliation.
1107: .L 4 9
1108: No game in the field.
1109: .L 5 6
1110: Giving duration to one's character through perseverance.
1111: This is good fortune for a woman, misfortune for a man.
1112: .L 6 6
1113: Restlessness as an enduring condition brings misfortune.
1114: .H 33 "Tun" "Retreat"
1115: .X 1 4
1116: .J
1117: Retreat. Success.
1118: In what is small, perseverance furthers.
1119: .I
1120: Mountain under heaven: the image of Retreat.
1121: Thus the superior man keeps the inferior man at a distance,
1122: Not angrily but with reserve.
1123: .L 1 6 C
1124: At the tail in retreat. This is dangerous.
1125: One must not wish to undertake anything.
1126: .L 2 6
1127: He holds him fast with yellow oxhide.
1128: No one can tear him loose.
1129: .L 3 9
1130: A halted retreat
1131: Is nerve-wracking and dangerous.
1132: To retain people as men- and maidservants
1133: Brings good fortune.
1134: .L 4 9
1135: Voluntary retreat brings good fortune to the superior man
1136: And downfall to the inferior man.
1137: .L 5 9 G
1138: Friendly retreat. Perseverance brings good fortune.
1139: .L 6 9
1140: Cheerful retreat. Everything serves to further.
1141: .H 34 "Ta Chuang" "The Power of the Great"
1142: .X 7 1
1143: .J
1144: The Power of the Great. Perseverance furthers.
1145: .I
1146: Thunder in heaven above:
1147: The image of The Power of the Great.
1148: Thus the superior man does not tread upon paths
1149: That do not accord with established order.
1150: .L 1 9
1151: Power in the toes.
1152: Continuing brings misfortune.
1153: This is certainly true.
1154: .L 2 9
1155: Perseverance brings good fortune.
1156: .L 3 9
1157: The inferior man works through power.
1158: The superior man does not act thus.
1159: To continue is dangerous.
1160: A goat butts against a hedge
1161: And gets its horns entangled.
1162: .L 4 9 G
1163: Perseverance brings good fortune.
1164: Remorse disappears.
1165: The hedge opens; there is no entanglement.
1166: Power depends upon the axle of a big cart.
1167: .L 5 6
1168: Loses the goat with ease.
1169: No remorse.
1170: .L 6 6
1171: A goat butts against a hedge.
1172: It cannot go backward, it cannot go forward.
1173: Nothing serves to further.
1174: If one notes the difficulty, this brings good fortune.
1175: .H 35 "Chin" "Progress"
1176: .X 3 8
1177: .J
1178: Progress. The powerful prince
1179: Is honored with horses in large numbers.
1180: In a single day he is granted audience three times.
1181: .I
1182: The sun rises over the earth:
1183: The image of Progress.
1184: Thus the superior man himself
1185: Brightens his bright virtue
1186: .L 1 6
1187: Progressing, but turning back.
1188: Perseverance brings good fortune.
1189: If one meets with no confidence, one should remain calm.
1190: No mistake.
1191: .L 2 6
1192: Progressing, but in sorrow.
1193: Perseverance brings good fortune.
1194: Then one obtains happiness from one's ancestress.
1195: .L 3 6
1196: All are in accord. Remorse disappears.
1197: .L 4 9
1198: Progress like a hamster.
1199: Perseverance brings danger.
1200: .L 5 6 G
1201: Remorse disappears.
1202: Take not gain and loss to heart.
1203: Undertakings bring good fortune.
1204: Everything serves to further.
1205: .L 6 9
1206: Making progress with the horns is permissible
1207: Only for the purpose of punishing one's own city.
1208: To be conscious of danger brings good fortune.
1209: No blame.
1210: Perseverance brings humiliation.
1211: .H 36 "Ming I" "Darkening of the Light"
1212: .X 8 3
1213: .J
1214: Darkening of the Light. In adversity
1215: It furthers one to be persevering.
1216: .I
1217: The light has sunk into the earth:
1218: The image of Darkening of the Light.
1219: Thus does the superior man live with the great mass:
1220: He veils his light, yet still shines.
1221: .L 1 9
1222: Darkening of the light during flight.
1223: He lowers his wings.
1224: The superior man does not eat for three days
1225: On his wanderings.
1226: But he has somewhere to go.
1227: The host has occasion to gossip about him.
1228: .L 2 6 G
1229: Darkening of the light injures him in the left thigh.
1230: He gives aid with the strength of a horse.
1231: Good fortune.
1232: .L 3 9
1233: Darkening of the light during the hunt in the south.
1234: Their great leader is captured.
1235: One must not expect perseverance too soon.
1236: .L 4 6
1237: He penetrates the left side of the belly.
1238: One gets at the very heart of the darkening of the light,
1239: And leaves gate and courtyard.
1240: .L 5 6 G
1241: Darkening of the light as with Prince Chi.
1242: Perseverance furthers.
1243: .L 6 6 C
1244: Not light but darkness.
1245: First he climbed up to heaven,
1246: Then he plunged into the depths of the earth.
1247: .H 37 "Chia J\o'^e'n" "The Family [The Clan]"
1248: .X 2 3
1249: .J
1250: The Family. The perseverance of the woman furthers.
1251: .I
1252: Wind comes forth from fire:
1253: The image of The Family.
1254: Thus the superior man has substance in his words
1255: And duration in his way of life.
1256: .L 1 9
1257: Firm seclusion within the family.
1258: Remorse disappears.
1259: .L 2 6 G
1260: She should not follow her whims.
1261: She must attend within to the food.
1262: Perseverance brings good fortune.
1263: .L 3 9
1264: When tempers flare up in the family,
1265: Too great severity brings remorse.
1266: Good fortune nonetheless.
1267: When woman and child dally and laugh,
1268: It leads in the end to humiliation.
1269: .L 4 6
1270: She is the treasure of the house.
1271: Great good fortune.
1272: .L 5 9 G
1273: As a king he approaches his family.
1274: Fear not.
1275: Good fortune.
1276: .L 6 9
1277: His work commands respect.
1278: In the end good fortune comes.
1279: .H 38 "K\'uei" "Opposition"
1280: .X 3 5
1281: .J
1282: Opposition. In small matters, good fortune.
1283: .I
1284: Above fire; below, the lake:
1285: The image of Opposition.
1286: Thus amid all fellowship
1287: The superior man retains his individuality.
1288: .L 1 9
1289: Remorse disappears.
1290: If you lose your horse, do not run after it;
1291: It will come back of its own accord.
1292: When you see evil people,
1293: Guard yourself against mistakes.
1294: .L 2 9 G
1295: One meets his lord in a narrow street.
1296: No blame.
1297: .L 3 6
1298: One sees the wagon dragged back,
1299: The oxen halted,
1300: A man's hair and nose cut off.
1301: Not a good beginning, but a good end.
1302: .L 4 9
1303: Isolated through opposition,
1304: One meets a like-minded man
1305: With whom one can associate in good faith.
1306: Despite the danger, no blame.
1307: .L 5 6 G
1308: Remorse disappears.
1309: The companion bites his way through the wrappings.
1310: If one goes to him,
1311: How could it be a mistake?
1312: .L 6 9
1313: Isolated through opposition,
1314: One sees one's companion as a pig covered with dirt,
1315: As a wagon full of devils.
1316: First one draws a bow against him,
1317: Then one lays the bow aside.
1318: He is not a robber; he will woo at the right time.
1319: As one goes, rain falls; then good fortune comes.
1320: .H 39 "Chien" "Obstruction"
1321: .X 6 4
1322: .J
1323: Obstruction. The southwest furthers.
1324: The northeast does not further.
1325: It furthers one to see the great man.
1326: Perseverance brings good fortune.
1327: .I
1328: Water on the mountain:
1329: The image of Obstruction.
1330: Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself
1331: And molds his character.
1332: .L 1 6
1333: Going leads to obstructions,
1334: Coming meets with praise.
1335: .L 2 6
1336: The king's servant is beset by obstruction upon obstruction,
1337: But it is not his own fault.
1338: .L 3 9
1339: Going leads to obstructions;
1340: Hence he comes back.
1341: .L 4 6
1342: Going leads to obstructions,
1343: Coming leads to union.
1344: .L 5 9 G
1345: In the midst of the greatest obstructions,
1346: Friends come.
1347: .L 6 6
1348: Going leads to obstructions,
1349: Coming leads to great good fortune.
1350: It furthers one to see the great man.
1351: .H 40 "Hsieh" "Deliverance"
1352: .X 7 6
1353: .J
1354: Deliverance. The southwest furthers.
1355: If there is no longer anything where one has to go,
1356: Return brings good fortune.
1357: If there is still something where one has to go,
1358: Hastening brings good fortune.
1359: .I
1360: Thunder and rain set in:
1361: The image of Deliverance.
1362: Thus the superior man pardons mistakes
1363: And forgives misdeeds.
1364: .L 1 6
1365: Without blame.
1366: .L 2 9 G
1367: One kills three foxes in the field
1368: And receives a yellow arrow.
1369: Perseverance brings good fortune.
1370: .L 3 6
1371: If a man carries a burden on his back
1372: And nontheless rides in a carriage,
1373: He thereby encourages robbers to draw near.
1374: Perseverance leads to humiliation.
1375: .L 4 9
1376: Deliver yourself from your great toe.
1377: Then the companion comes,
1378: And him you can trust.
1379: .L 6 5 G
1380: If only the superior man can deliver himself,
1381: It brings good fortune.
1382: Thus he proves to inferior men that he is in earnest.
1383: .L 6 6
1384: The prince shoots at a hawk on a high wall.
1385: He kills it. Everything serves to further.
1386: .H 41 "Sun" "Decrease"
1387: .X 4 5
1388: .J
1389: Decrease combined with sincerity
1390: Brings about supreme good fortune
1391: Without blame.
1392: One may be persevering in this.
1393: It furthers one to undertake something.
1394: How is this to be carried out?
1395: One may use two small bowls for the sacrifice.
1396: .I
1397: At the foot of the mountain, the lake:
1398: The image of Decrease.
1399: Thus the superior man controls his anger
1400: And restrains his instincts.
1401: .L 1 9
1402: Going quickly when one's tasks are finished
1403: Is without blame.
1404: But one must reflect on how much one may decrease others.
1405: .L 2 9
1406: Perseverance furthers.
1407: To undertake something brings misfortune.
1408: Without decreasing oneself,
1409: One is able to bring increase to others.
1410: .L 3 6 C
1411: When three people journey together,
1412: Their number decreases by one.
1413: When one man journeys alone,
1414: He finds a companion.
1415: .L 4 6
1416: If a man decreases his faults,
1417: It makes the other hasten to come and rejoice.
1418: No blame.
1419: .L 5 6 G
1420: Someone does indeed increase him.
1421: Ten pairs of tortoises cannot oppose it.
1422: Supreme good fortune.
1423: .L 6 9 C
1424: If one is increased without depriving others,
1425: there is no blame.
1426: Perseverance brings good fortune.
1427: It furthers one to undertake something.
1428: One obtains servants
1429: But no longer has a separate home.
1430: .H 42 "I" "Increase"
1431: .X 2 7
1432: .J
1433: Increase. It furthers one
1434: To undertake something.
1435: It furthers one to cross the great water.
1436: .I
1437: Wind and thunder: the image of Increase.
1438: Thus the superior man:
1439: If he sees good, he imitates it;
1440: If he has faults, he rids himself of them.
1441: .L 1 9 C
1442: It furthers one to accomplish great deeds.
1443: Supreme good fortune. No blame.
1444: .L 2 6 G
1445: Someone does indeed increase him;
1446: Ten pairs of tortoises cannot oppose it.
1447: Constant perseverance brings good fortune.
1448: The king presents him before God.
1449: Good fortune.
1450: .L 3 6
1451: One is enriched through unfortunate events.
1452: No blame, if you are sincere
1453: And walk in the middle,
1454: And report with a seal to the prince.
1455: .L 4 6 C
1456: If you walk in the middle
1457: And report to the prince,
1458: He will follow.
1459: It furthers one to be used
1460: In the removal of the capital.
1461: .L 5 9 G
1462: If in truth you have a kind heart, ask not.
1463: Supreme good fortune.
1464: Truly, kindness will be recognized as your virtue.
1465: .L 6 9
1466: He brings increase to no one.
1467: Indeed, someone even strikes him.
1468: He does not keep his heart constantly steady.
1469: Misfortune.
1470: .H 43 "Kuai" "Break-through (Resoluteness)"
1471: .X 5 1
1472: .J
1473: Break-through. One must resolutely make the matter known
1474: At the court of the king.
1475: It must be announced truthfully. Danger.
1476: It is necessary to notify one's own city.
1477: It does not further to resort to arms.
1478: It furthers one to undertake something.
1479: .I
1480: The lake has risen up to heaven:
1481: The image of Break-through.
1482: Thus the superior man
1483: Dispenses riches downward
1484: And refrains from resting on his virtue.
1485: .L 1 9
1486: Mighty in the forward-striding toes.
1487: When one goes and is not equal to the task,
1488: One makes a mistake.
1489: .L 2 9
1490: A cry of alarm. Arms at evening and at night.
1491: Fear nothing.
1492: .L 3 9
1493: To be powerful in the cheekbones
1494: Brings misfortune.
1495: The superior man is firmly resolved.
1496: He walks alone and is caught in the rain.
1497: He is bespattered,
1498: And people murmur against him.
1499: No blame.
1500: .L 4 9
1501: There is no skin on his thighs,
1502: And walking comes hard.
1503: If a man were to let himself be led like a sheep,
1504: Remorse would disappear.
1505: But if these words are heard
1506: They will not be believed.
1507: .L 5 9 G
1508: In dealing with weeds,
1509: Firm resolution is necessary.
1510: Walking in the middle
1511: Remains free of blame.
1512: .L 6 6 C
1513: No cry.
1514: In the end misfortune comes.
1515: .H 44 "Kou" "Coming to Meet"
1516: .X 1 2
1517: .J
1518: Coming to Meet. The maiden is powerful.
1519: One should not marry such a maiden.
1520: .I
1521: Under heaven, wind:
1522: The image of Coming to Meet.
1523: Thus does the prince act when disseminating his commands
1524: And proclaiming them to the four quarters of heaven.
1525: .L 1 6 C
1526: It must be checked with a brake of bronze.
1527: Perseverance brings good fortune.
1528: If one lets it take its course, one experiences misfortune.
1529: Even a lean pig has it in him to rage around.
1530: .L 2 9 G
1531: There is a fish in the tank. No blame.
1532: Does not further guests.
1533: .L 3 9
1534: There is no skin on his thighs,
1535: And walking comes hard.
1536: If one is mindful of the danger,
1537: No great mistake is made.
1538: .L 4 9
1539: No fish in the tank.
1540: This leads to misfortune.
1541: .L 5 9 G
1542: A melon covered with willow leaves.
1543: Hidden lines.
1544: Then it drops down to one from heaven.
1545: .L 6 9
1546: He comes to meet with his horns.
1547: Humiliation. No blame.
1548: .H 45 "Ts\'ui" "Gathering Together [Massing]"
1549: .X 5 8
1550: .J
1551: Gathering Together. Success.
1552: The king approaches his temple.
1553: It furthers one to see the great man.
1554: This brings success. Perseverance furthers.
1555: To bring great offerings creates good fortune.
1556: It furthers one to undertake something.
1557: .I
1558: Over the earth, the lake:
1559: The image of Gathering Together.
1560: Thus the superior man renews his weapons
1561: In order to meet the unforseen.
1562: .L 1 6
1563: If you are sincere, but not to the end,
1564: There will sometimes be confusion, sometimes gathering together.
1565: If you call out,
1566: Then after one grasp of the hand you can laugh again.
1567: Regret not. Going is without blame.
1568: .L 2 6
1569: Letting oneself be drawn
1570: Brings good fortune and remains blameless.
1571: If one is sincere,
1572: It furthers one to bring even a small offering.
1573: .L 3 6
1574: Gathering together amid sighs.
1575: Nothing that would not further.
1576: Going is without blame.
1577: Slight humiliation.
1578: .L 4 9 G
1579: Great good fortune. No blame.
1580: .L 5 9 G
1581: If in gathering together one has position,
1582: This brings no blame.
1583: If there are some who are not yet sincere in the work,
1584: Sublime and enduring perseverance is needed.
1585: Then remorse disappears.
1586: .L 6 6
1587: Lamenting and sighing, floods of tears.
1588: No blame.
1589: .H 46 "Sh\o'^e'ng" "Pushing Upward"
1590: .X 8 2
1591: .J
1592: Pushing upward has supreme success.
1593: One must see the great man.
1594: Fear not.
1595: Departure toward the south
1596: Brings good fortune.
1597: .I
1598: Within the earth, wood grows:
1599: The image of Pushing Upward.
1600: Thus the superior man of devoted character
1601: Heaps up small things
1602: In order to achieve something high and great.
1603: .L 1 6 C
1604: Pushing upward that meets with confidence
1605: Brings great good fortune.
1606: .L 2 9
1607: If one is sincere,
1608: It furthers one to bring even a small offering.
1609: No blame.
1610: .L 3 9
1611: One pushes upward into an empty city.
1612: .L 4 6
1613: The king offers him Mount Ch'i.
1614: Good fortune. No blame.
1615: .L 5 6 G
1616: Perseverance brings good fortune.
1617: One pushes upward by steps.
1618: .L 6 6
1619: Pushing upward in darkness.
1620: It furthers one
1621: to be unremittingly persevering.
1622: .H 47 "K\'un" "Oppression (Exhaustion)"
1623: .X 5 6
1624: .J
1625: Oppression. Success. Perseverance.
1626: The great man brings about good fortune.
1627: No blame.
1628: When one has something to say,
1629: It is not believed.
1630: .I
1631: There is no water in the lake:
1632: The image of Exhaustion.
1633: Thus the superior man stakes his life
1634: On following his will.
1635: .L 1 6
1636: One sits oppressed under a bare tree
1637: And strays into a gloomy valley.
1638: For three years one sees nothing.
1639: .L 2 9 G
1640: One is oppressed while at meat and drink.
1641: The man with the scarlet knee bands is just coming.
1642: It furthers one to offer sacrifice.
1643: To set forth brings misfortune.
1644: No blame.
1645: .L 3 6
1646: A man permits himself to be oppressed by stone,
1647: And leans on thorns and thistles.
1648: He enters his house and does not see his wife.
1649: Misfortune.
1650: .L 4 9
1651: He comes very quietly, oppressed in a golden carriage.
1652: Humiliation, but the end is reached.
1653: .L 5 9 G
1654: His nose and feet are cut off.
1655: Oppression at the hands of the man with the purple knee bands.
1656: Joy comes softly.
1657: It furthers one to make offerings and libations.
1658: .L 6 6
1659: He is oppressed by creeping vines.
1660: He moves uncertainly and says, "Movement brings remorse."
1661: If one feels remorse over this and makes a start,
1662: Good fortune comes.
1663: .H 48 "Ching" "The Well"
1664: .X 6 2
1665: .J
1666: The Well. The town may be changed,
1667: But the well cannot be changed.
1668: It neither decreases nor increases.
1669: They come and go and draw from the well.
1670: If one gets down almost to the water
1671: And the rope does not go all the way,
1672: Or the jug breaks, it brings misfortune.
1673: .I
1674: Water over wood: the image of The Well.
1675: Thus the superior man encourages the people at their work,
1676: And exhorts them to help one another.
1677: .L 1 6
1678: One does not drink the mud of the well.
1679: No animals come to an old well.
1680: .L 2 9
1681: At the well hole one shoots fishes.
1682: The jug is broken and leaks.
1683: .L 3 9
1684: The well is cleaned, but no one drinks from it.
1685: This is my heart's sorrow,
1686: For one might draw from it.
1687: If the king were clear-minded,
1688: Good fortune might be enjoyed in common.
1689: .L 4 6
1690: The well is being lined. No blame.
1691: .L 5 9 G
1692: In the well there is a clear, cold spring
1693: From which one can drink.
1694: .L 6 6
1695: One draws from the well
1696: Without hindrance.
1697: It is dependable.
1698: Supreme good fortune.
1699: .H 49 "Ko" "Revolution (Molting)"
1700: .X 5 3
1701: .J
1702: Revolution. On your own day
1703: You are believed.
1704: Supreme success.
1705: Furthering through perseverance.
1706: Remorse disappears.
1707: .I
1708: Fire in the lake: the image of Revolution.
1709: Thus the superior man
1710: Sets the calendar in order.
1711: .L 1 9
1712: Wrapped in the hide of a yellow cow.
1713: .L 2 6
1714: When one's own day comes, one may create revolution.
1715: Starting brings good fortune. No blame.
1716: .L 3 9
1717: Starting brings misfortune.
1718: Perseverance brings danger.
1719: When the talk of revolution has gone the rounds three times,
1720: One may commit himself,
1721: And men will believe him.
1722: .L 4 9
1723: Remorse disappears. Men believe him.
1724: Changing the form of government brings good fortune.
1725: .L 5 9
1726: The great man changes like a tiger.
1727: Even before he questions the oracle
1728: He is believed.
1729: .L 6 6
1730: The superior man changes like a panther.
1731: The inferior man molts in the face.
1732: Starting brings misfortune.
1733: To remain persevering brings good fortune.
1734: And makes the seasons clear.
1735: .H 50 "Ting" "The Caldron"
1736: .X 3 2
1737: .J
1738: The Caldron. Supreme good fortune.
1739: Success.
1740: .I
1741: Fire over wood:
1742: The image of The Caldron.
1743: Thus the superior man consolidates his fate
1744: By making his position correct.
1745: .L 1 6
1746: A \fIting\fR with legs upturned.
1747: Furthers removal of stagnating stuff.
1748: One takes a concubine for the sake of her son.
1749: No blame.
1750: .L 2 9
1751: There is food in the \fIting\fR.
1752: My comrades are envious,
1753: But they cannot harm me.
1754: Good fortune.
1755: .L 3 9
1756: The handle of the \fIting\fR is altered.
1757: One is impeded in his way of life.
1758: The fat of the pheasant is not eaten.
1759: Once rain falls, remorse is spent.
1760: Good fortune comes in the end.
1761: .L 4 9
1762: The legs of the \fIting\fR are broken.
1763: The prince's meal is spilled
1764: And his person is soiled.
1765: Misfortune.
1766: .L 5 6 G
1767: The \fIting\fR has yellow handles, golden carrying rings.
1768: Perseverance furthers.
1769: .L 6 9 G
1770: The \fIting\fR has rings of jade.
1771: Great good fortune.
1772: Nothing that would not act to further.
1773: .H 51 "Ch\o'^e'n" "The Arousing (Shock, Thunder)"
1774: .X 7 7
1775: .J
1776: Shock brings success.
1777: Shock comes\(emoh, oh!
1778: Laughing words\(emha, ha!
1779: The shock terrifies for a hundred miles,
1780: And he does not let fall the sacrificial spoon and chalice.
1781: .I
1782: Thunder repeated: the image of Shock.
1783: Thus in fear and trembling
1784: The superior man sets his life in order
1785: And examines himself.
1786: .L 1 9 G
1787: Shock comes\(emoh, oh!
1788: Then follow laughing words\(emha, ha!
1789: Good fortune.
1790: .L 2 6
1791: Shock comes bringing danger.
1792: A hundred thousand times
1793: You lose your treasures
1794: And must climb the nine hills.
1795: Do not go in pursuit of them.
1796: After seven days you will get them back.
1797: .L 3 6
1798: Shock comes and makes one distraught.
1799: If shock spurs to action
1800: One remains free of misfortune.
1801: .L 4 9
1802: Shock is mired.
1803: .L 5 6
1804: Shock goes hither and thither.
1805: Danger.
1806: However, nothing at all is lost.
1807: Yet there are things to be done.
1808: .L 6 6
1809: Shock brings ruin and terrified gazing around.
1810: Going ahead brings misfortune.
1811: If is has not yet touched one's own body
1812: But has reached one's neighbor first,
1813: There is no blame.
1814: One's comrades have something to talk about.
1815: .H 52 "K\o'^e'n" "Keeping Still, Mountain"
1816: .X 4 4
1817: .J
1818: Keeping Still. Keeping his back still
1819: So that he no longer feels his body.
1820: He goes into the courtyard
1821: And does not see his people.
1822: No blame.
1823: .I
1824: Mountains standing close together:
1825: The image of Keeping Still.
1826: Thus the superior man
1827: Does not permit his thoughts
1828: To go beyond his situation.
1829: .L 1 6
1830: Keeping his toes still.
1831: No blame.
1832: Continued perseverance furthers.
1833: .L 2 6
1834: Keeping his calves still.
1835: He cannot rescue him whom he follows.
1836: His heart is not glad.
1837: .L 3 9
1838: Keeping his hips still.
1839: Making his sacrum stiff.
1840: Dangerous. The heart suffocates.
1841: .L 4 6
1842: Keeping his trunk still.
1843: No blame.
1844: .L 5 6
1845: Keeping his jaws still.
1846: The words have order.
1847: Remorse disappears.
1848: .L 6 9 G
1849: Noblehearted keeping still.
1850: Good fortune.
1851: .H 53 "Chien" "Development (Gradual Progress)"
1852: .X 2 4
1853: .J
1854: Development. The maiden
1855: Is given in marriage.
1856: Good fortune.
1857: Perseverance furthers.
1858: .I
1859: On the mountain, a tree:
1860: The image of Development.
1861: Thus the superior man abides in dignity and virtue,
1862: In order to improve the mores.
1863: .L 1 6
1864: The wild goose gradually draws near the shore.
1865: The young son is in danger.
1866: There is talk. No blame.
1867: .L 2 6 G
1868: The wild goose gradually draws near the cliff.
1869: Eating and drinking in peace and concord.
1870: Good fortune.
1871: .L 3 9
1872: The wild goose gradually draws near the plateau.
1873: The man goes forth and does not return.
1874: The woman carries a child but does not bring it forth.
1875: Misfortune.
1876: It furthers one to fight off robbers.
1877: .L 4 6
1878: The wild goose gradually draws near the tree.
1879: Perhaps it will find a flat branch. No blame.
1880: .L 5 9 G
1881: The wild goose gradually draws near the summit.
1882: For three years the woman has no child.
1883: In the end nothing can hinder her.
1884: Good fortune.
1885: .L 6 9
1886: The wild goose gradually draws near the cloud heights.
1887: Its feathers can be used for the sacred dance.
1888: Good fortune.
1889: .H 54 "Kuei Mei" "The Marrying Maiden"
1890: .X 7 5
1891: .J
1892: The Marrying Maiden.
1893: Undertakings bring misfortune.
1894: Nothing that would further.
1895: .I
1896: Thunder over the lake:
1897: The image of The Marrying Maiden.
1898: Thus the superior man
1899: Understands the transitory
1900: In the light of the eternity of the end.
1901: .L 1 9
1902: The marrying maiden as a concubine.
1903: A lame man who is able to tread.
1904: Undertakings bring good fortune.
1905: .L 2 9
1906: A one-eyed man who is able to see.
1907: The perseverance of a solitary man furthers.
1908: .L 3 6 C
1909: The marrying maiden as a slave.
1910: She marries as a concubine.
1911: .L 4 9
1912: The marrying maiden draws out the allotted time.
1913: A late marriage comes in due course.
1914: .L 5 6 G
1915: The sovereign I gave his daughter in marriage.
1916: The embroidered garments of the princess
1917: Were not as gorgeous
1918: As those of the servingmaid.
1919: The moon that is nearly full
1920: Brings good fortune.
1921: .L 6 6 C
1922: The woman holds the basket, but there are no fruits in it.
1923: The man stabs the sheep, but no blood flows.
1924: Nothing that acts to further.
1925: .H 55 "F\o'^e'ng" "Abundance [Fullness]"
1926: .X 7 3
1927: .J
1928: Abundance has success.
1929: The king attains abundance.
1930: Be not sad.
1931: Be like the sun at midday.
1932: .I
1933: Both thunder and lightning come:
1934: The image of Abundance.
1935: Thus the superior man decides lawsuits
1936: And carries out punishments.
1937: .L 1 9
1938: When a man meets his destined ruler,
1939: They can be together ten days,
1940: And it is not a mistake.
1941: Going meets with recognition.
1942: .L 2 6
1943: The curtain is of such fullness
1944: That the polestars can be seen at noon.
1945: Through going one meets with mistrust and hate.
1946: If one rouses him through truth,
1947: Good fortune comes.
1948: .L 3 9
1949: The underbrush is of such abundance
1950: That the small stars can be seen at noon.
1951: He breaks his right arm. No blame.
1952: .L 4 9
1953: The curtain is of such fullness
1954: That the polestars can be seen at noon.
1955: He meets his ruler, who is of like kind.
1956: Good fortune.
1957: .L 5 6 G
1958: Lines are coming,
1959: Blessing and fame draw near.
1960: Good fortune.
1961: .L 6 6
1962: His house is in a state of abundance.
1963: He screens off his family.
1964: He peers through the gate
1965: And no longer perceives anyone.
1966: For three years he sees nothing.
1967: Misfortune.
1968: .H 56 "Lu" "The Wanderer"
1969: .X 3 4
1970: .J
1971: The Wanderer. Success through smallness.
1972: Perseverance brings good fortune
1973: To the wanderer.
1974: .I
1975: Fire on the mountain:
1976: The image of The Wanderer.
1977: Thus the superior man
1978: Is clear-minded and cautious
1979: In imposing penalties,
1980: And protracts no lawsuits.
1981: .L 1 6
1982: If the wanderer busies himself with trivial things,
1983: He draws down misfortune upon himself.
1984: .L 2 6
1985: The wanderer comes to and inn.
1986: He has his property with him.
1987: He wins the steadfastness of a young servant.
1988: .L 3 9
1989: The wanderer's inn burns down.
1990: He loses the steadfastness of his young servant.
1991: Danger.
1992: .L 4 9
1993: The wanderer rests in a shelter.
1994: He obtains his property and an ax.
1995: My heart is not glad.
1996: .L 5 6 G
1997: He shoots a pheasant.
1998: It drops with the first arrow.
1999: In the end this brings both praise and office.
2000: .L 6 9
2001: The bird's nest burns up.
2002: The wanderer laughs at first,
2003: Then must needs lament and weep.
2004: Through carelessness he loses his cow.
2005: Misfortune.
2006: .H 57 "Sun" "The Gentle (The Penetrating, Wind)"
2007: .X 2 2
2008: .J
2009: The Gentle. Success through what is small.
2010: It furthers one to have somewhere to go.
2011: It furthers one to see the great man.
2012: .I
2013: Winds following one upon the other:
2014: The image of the Gently Penetrating.
2015: Thus the superior man
2016: Spreads his commands abroad
2017: And carries out his undertakings.
2018: .L 1 6 C
2019: In advancing and in retreating,
2020: The perseverance of a warrior furthers.
2021: .L 2 9
2022: Penetration under the bed.
2023: Priests and magicians are used in great number.
2024: Good fortune. No blame.
2025: .L 3 9
2026: Repeated penetration. Humiliation.
2027: .L 4 6 C
2028: Remorse vanishes.
2029: During the hunt
2030: Three kinds of game are caught.
2031: .L 5 9 G
2032: Perseverance brings good fortune.
2033: Remorse vanishes.
2034: Nothing that does not further.
2035: No beginning, but an end.
2036: Before the change, three days.
2037: After the change, three days.
2038: Good fortune.
2039: .L 6 9
2040: Penetration under the bed.
2041: He loses his property and his ax
2042: Perseverance brings misfortune.
2043: .H 58 "Tui" "The Joyous, Lake"
2044: .X 5 5
2045: .J
2046: The Joyous. Success.
2047: Perseverance is favorable.
2048: .I
2049: Lakes resting on one another:
2050: The image of the Joyous.
2051: Thus the superior man joins with his friends
2052: For discussion and practice.
2053: .L 1 9
2054: Contented joyousness. Good fortune.
2055: .L 2 9 G
2056: Sincere joyousness. Good fortune.
2057: Remorse disappears.
2058: .L 3 6 C
2059: Coming joyousness. Misfortune.
2060: .L 4 9
2061: Joyousness that is weighed is not at peace.
2062: After ridding himself of mistakes a man has joy.
2063: .L 5 9 G
2064: Sincerity toward disintegrating influences is dangerous.
2065: .L 6 6 C
2066: Seductive joyousness.
2067: .H 59 "Huan" "Dispersion [Dissolution]"
2068: .X 2 6
2069: .J
2070: Dispersion. Success.
2071: The king approaches his temple.
2072: It furthers one to cross the great water.
2073: Perseverance furthers.
2074: .I
2075: The wind drives over the water:
2076: The image of Dispersion.
2077: Thus the kings of old sacrificed to the Lord
2078: And built temples.
2079: .L 1 6
2080: He brings help with the strength of a horse.
2081: Good fortune.
2082: .L 2 9 C
2083: At the dissolution
2084: He hurries to that which supports him.
2085: Remorse disappears.
2086: .L 3 6
2087: He dissolves his self. No remorse.
2088: .L 4 6 C
2089: He dissolves his bond with his group.
2090: Supreme good fortune.
2091: Dispersion leads in turn to accumulation.
2092: This is something that ordinary men do not think of.
2093: .L 5 9 G
2094: His loud cries are as dissolving as sweat.
2095: Dissolution! A king abides without blame.
2096: .L 6 9
2097: He dissolves his blood.
2098: Departing, keeping at a distance, going out,
2099: Is without blame.
2100: .H 60 "Chieh" "Limitation"
2101: .X 6 5
2102: .J
2103: Limitation. Success.
2104: Galling limitation must not be persevered in.
2105: .I
2106: Water over Lake: the image of Limitation.
2107: Thus the superior man
2108: Creates numbers and measure,
2109: And examines the nature of virtue and correct conduct.
2110: .L 1 9
2111: Not going out of the door and the courtyard
2112: Is without blame.
2113: .L 2 9
2114: Not going out of the gate and the courtyard
2115: Brings misfortune.
2116: .L 3 6
2117: He who knows no limitation
2118: Will have cause to lament.
2119: No blame.
2120: .L 4 6
2121: Contented limitation. Success.
2122: .L 5 9 G
2123: Sweet limitation brings good fortune.
2124: Going brings esteem.
2125: .L 6 6
2126: Galling limitation.
2127: Perseverance brings misfortune.
2128: Remorse disappears.
2129: .H 61 "Chung Fu" "Inner Truth"
2130: .X 2 5
2131: .J
2132: Inner Truth. Pigs and fishes.
2133: Good fortune.
2134: It furthers one to cross the great water.
2135: Perseverance furthers.
2136: .I
2137: Wind over lake: the image of Inner Truth.
2138: Thus the superior man discusses criminal cases
2139: In order to delay executions.
2140: .L 1 9
2141: Being prepared brings good fortune.
2142: If there are secret designs, it is disquieting.
2143: .L 2 9
2144: A crane is calling in the shade.
2145: Its young answers it.
2146: I have a good goblet.
2147: I will share it with you.
2148: .L 3 6 C
2149: He finds a comrade.
2150: Now he beats the drum, now he stops.
2151: Now he sobs, now he sings.
2152: .L 4 6 C
2153: The moon nearly at the full.
2154: The team horse goes astray.
2155: No blame.
2156: .L 5 9 G
2157: He possesses truth, which links together.
2158: No blame.
2159: .L 6 9
2160: Cockcrow penetrating to heaven.
2161: Perseverance brings misfortune.
2162: .H 62 "Hsiao Kuo" "Preponderance of the Small"
2163: .X 7 4
2164: .J
2165: Preponderance of the Small. Success.
2166: Perseverance furthers.
2167: Small things may be done; great things should not be done.
2168: The flying bird brings the message:
2169: It is not well to strive upward,
2170: It is well to remain below.
2171: Great good fortune.
2172: .I
2173: Thunder on the mountain:
2174: The image of Preponderance of the Small.
2175: Thus in his conduct the superior man gives preponderance to reverence.
2176: In bereavement he gives preponderance to grief.
2177: In his expenditures he gives preponderance to thrift.
2178: .L 1 6
2179: The bird meets with misfortune through flying.
2180: .L 2 6 G
2181: She passes by her ancestor
2182: And meets her ancestress.
2183: He does not reach his prince
2184: And meets the official.
2185: No blame.
2186: .L 3 9
2187: If one is not extremely careful,
2188: Somebody may come up from behind and strike him.
2189: Misfortune.
2190: .L 4 9
2191: No blame. He meets him without passing by.
2192: Going brings danger. One must be on guard.
2193: Do not act. Be constantly persevering.
2194: .L 5 6 G
2195: Dense clouds,
2196: No rain from our western territory.
2197: The prince shoots and hits him who is in the cave.
2198: .L 6 6
2199: He passes him by, not meeting him.
2200: The flying bird leaves him.
2201: Misfortune.
2202: This means bad luck and injury.
2203: .H 63 "Chi Chi" "After Completion"
2204: .X 6 3
2205: .J
2206: After Completion. Success in small matters.
2207: Perseverance furthers.
2208: At the beginning good fortune,
2209: At the end disorder.
2210: .I
2211: Water over fire: the image of the condition
2212: In After Completion.
2213: Thus the superior man
2214: Takes thoughts of misfortune
2215: And arms himself against it in advance.
2216: .L 1 9
2217: He brakes his wheels.
2218: He gets his tail in the water.
2219: No blame.
2220: .L 2 6 G
2221: The woman loses the curtain of her carriage.
2222: Do not run after it;
2223: On the seventh day you will get it.
2224: .L 3 9
2225: The Illustrious Ancestor
2226: Disciplines the Devil's Country.
2227: After three years he conquers it.
2228: Inferior people must not be employed.
2229: .L 4 6
2230: The finest clothes turn to rags.
2231: Be careful all day long.
2232: .L 5 9
2233: The neighbor in the east who slaughters an ox
2234: Does not attain as much real happiness
2235: As the neighbor in the west
2236: With his small offering.
2237: .L 6 6
2238: He gets his head in the water. Danger.
2239: .H 64 "Wei Chi" "Before Completion"
2240: .X 3 6
2241: .J
2242: Before Completion. Success.
2243: But if the little fox, after nearly completing the crossing,
2244: Gets his tail in the water,
2245: There is nothing that would further.
2246: .I
2247: Fire over water:
2248: The image of the condition before transition.
2249: Thus the superior man is careful
2250: In the differentiation of things,
2251: So that each finds its place.
2252: .L 1 6
2253: He gets his tail in the water.
2254: Humiliating.
2255: .L 2 9
2256: He brakes his wheels.
2257: Perseverance brings good fortune.
2258: .L 3 6
2259: Before completion, attack brings misfortune.
2260: It furthers one to cross the great water.
2261: .L 4 9
2262: Perseverance brings good fortune.
2263: Remorse disappears.
2264: Shock, thus to discipline the Devil's Country.
2265: For three years, great realms are awarded.
2266: .L 5 6 G
2267: Perseverance brings good fortune.
2268: No remorse.
2269: The light of the superior man is true.
2270: Good fortune.
2271: .L 6 9
2272: There is drinking of wine
2273: In genuine confidence. No blame.
2274: But if one wets his head,
2275: He loses it, in truth.
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