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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 still 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 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 3 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 a 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 supreme good fortune.
217: .L 6 9
218: Even if by chance a leather belt is bestowed on one,
219: By the end of a 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 wheels.
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 effect 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 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 to 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 they 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 6 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 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 eighth 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 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 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 on the earth:
781: The image of Splitting Apart.
782: Thus those above can ensure 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. No remorse.
834: .L 6 6
835: Missing the return. Misfortune.
836: Misfortune from within and without.
837: If armies are set marching in this way,
838: One will in the end suffer a great defeat,
839: Disastrous for the ruler of the country.
840: For ten years
841: It will not be possible to attack again.
842: .H 25 "Wu Wang" "Innocence (The Unexpected)"
843: .X 1 7
844: .J
845: Innocence. Supreme success.
846: Perseverance furthers.
847: If someone is not as he should be,
848: He has misfortune,
849: And it does not further him
850: To undertake anything.
851: .I
852: Under heaven thunder rolls:
853: All things attain the natural state of innocence.
854: Thus the kings of old,
855: Rich in virtue, and in harmony with the time,
856: Fostered and nourished all beings.
857: .L 1 9 G
858: Innocent behavior brings good fortune.
859: .L 2 6
860: If one does not count on the harvest while plowing,
861: Nor on the use of the ground while clearing it,
862: It furthers one to undertake something.
863: .L 3 6
864: Undeserved misfortune.
865: The cow that was tethered by someone
866: Is the wanderer's gain, the citizen's loss.
867: .L 4 9
868: He who can be persevering
869: Remains without blame.
870: .L 5 9 G
871: Use no medicine in an illness
872: Incurred through no fault of your own.
873: It will pass of itself.
874: .L 6 9
875: Innocent action brings misfortune.
876: Nothing furthers.
877: .H 26 "Ta Ch\'u" "The Taming Power of the Great"
878: .X 4 1
879: .J
880: The Taming Power of the Great.
881: Perseverance furthers.
882: Not eating at home brings good fortune.
883: It furthers one to cross the great water.
884: .I
885: Heaven within the mountain:
886: The image of the Taming Power of the Great.
887: Thus the superior man acquaints himself with many sayings of antiquity
888: And many deeds of the past,
889: In order to strengthen his character thereby.
890: .L 1 9
891: Danger is at hand. It furthers one to desist.
892: .L 2 9
893: The axletrees are taken from the wagon.
894: .L 3 9
895: A good horse that follows others.
896: Awareness of danger,
897: With perseverance, furthers.
898: Practice chariot driving and armed defense daily.
899: It furthers one to have somewhere to go.
900: .L 4 6
901: The headboard of a young bull.
902: Great good fortune.
903: .L 5 6 G
904: The tusk of a gelded boar.
905: Good fortune.
906: .L 6 9 G
907: One attains the way of heaven. Success.
908: .H 27 "I" "The Corners of the Mouth (Providing Nourishment)"
909: .X 4 7
910: .J
911: The Corners of the Mouth.
912: Perseverance brings good fortune.
913: Pay heed to the providing of nourishment
914: And to what a man seeks
915: To fill his own mouth with.
916: .I
917: At the foot of the mountain, thunder:
918: The image of Providing Nourishment.
919: Thus the superior man is careful of his words
920: And temperate in eating and drinking.
921: .L 1 9
922: You let your magic tortoise go,
923: And look at me with the corners of your mouth drooping.
924: Misfortune.
925: .L 2 6
926: Turning to the summit for nourishment,
927: Deviating from the path
928: To seek nourishment from the hill.
929: Continuing to do this brings misfortune.
930: .L 3 6
931: Turning away from nourishment.
932: Perseverance brings misfortune.
933: Do not act thus for ten years.
934: Nothing serves to further.
935: .L 4 6
936: Turning to the summit
937: For provision of nourishment
938: Brings good fortune.
939: Spying about with sharp eyes
940: Like a tiger with insatiable craving.
941: No blame.
942: .L 5 6 G
943: Turning away from the path.
944: To remain persevering brings good fortune.
945: One should not cross the great water.
946: .L 6 9 G
947: The source of nourishment.
948: Awareness of danger brings good fortune.
949: It furthers one to cross the great water.
950: .H 28 "Ta Kuo" "Preponderance of the Great"
951: .X 5 2
952: .J
953: Preponderance of the Great.
954: The ridgepole sags to the breaking point.
955: It furthers one to have somewhere to go.
956: Success.
957: .I
958: The lake rises above the trees:
959: The image of Preponderance of the Great.
960: Thus the superior man, when he stands alone,
961: Is unconcerned,
962: And if he has to renounce the world,
963: He is undaunted.
964: .L 1 6
965: To spread white rushes underneath.
966: No blame.
967: .L 2 9 G
968: A dry poplar sprouts at the root.
969: An older man takes a young wife.
970: Everything furthers.
971: .L 3 9
972: The ridgepole sags to the breaking point.
973: Misfortune.
974: .L 4 9 G
975: The ridgepole is braced. Good fortune.
976: If there are ulterior motives, it is humiliating.
977: .L 5 9
978: A withered poplar puts forth flowers.
979: An older woman takes a husband.
980: No blame. No praise.
981: .L 6 6
982: One must go through the water.
983: It goes over one's head.
984: Misfortune. No blame.
985: .H 29 "K\'an" "The Abysmal (Water)"
986: .X 6 6
987: .J
988: The Abysmal repeated.
989: If you are sincere, you have success in your heart,
990: And whatever you do succeeds.
991: .I
992: Water flows on uninterruptedly and reaches its goal:
993: The image of the Abysmal repeated.
994: Thus the superior man walks in lasting virtue
995: And carries on the business of teaching.
996: .L 1 6
997: Repetition of the Abysmal.
998: In the abyss one falls into a pit.
999: Misfortune.
1000: .L 2 9 G
1001: The abyss is dangerous.
1002: One should strive to attain small things only.
1003: .L 3 6
1004: Forward and backward, abyss on abyss.
1005: In danger like this, pause at first and wait,
1006: Otherwise you will fall into a pit in the abyss.
1007: Do not act in this way.
1008: .L 4 6
1009: A jug of wine, a bowl of rice with it;
1010: Earthen vessels
1011: Simply handed in through the window.
1012: There is certainly no blame in this.
1013: .L 5 9 G
1014: The abyss is not filled to overflowing,
1015: It is filled only to the rim.
1016: No blame.
1017: .L 6 6
1018: Bound with cords and ropes,
1019: Shut in between thorn-hedged prison walls:
1020: For three years one does not find the way.
1021: Misfortune.
1022: .H 30 "Li" "The Clinging, Fire"
1023: .X 3 3
1024: .J
1025: The Clinging. Perseverance furthers.
1026: It brings success.
1027: Care of the cow brings good fortune.
1028: .I
1029: That which is bright rises twice:
1030: The image of Fire.
1031: Thus the great man, by perpetuating this brightness,
1032: Illumines the four quarters of the world.
1033: .L 1 9
1034: The footprints run crisscross.
1035: If one is seriously intent, no blame.
1036: .L 2 6 G
1037: Yellow light. Supreme good fortune.
1038: .L 3 9
1039: In the light of the setting sun,
1040: Men either beat the pot and sing
1041: Or loudly bewail the approach of old age.
1042: Misfortune.
1043: .L 4 9
1044: Its coming is sudden;
1045: It flames up, dies down, is thrown away.
1046: .L 5 6 G
1047: Tears in floods, sighing and lamenting.
1048: Good fortune.
1049: .L 6 9
1050: The king uses him to march forth and chastise.
1051: Then it is best to kill the leaders
1052: And take captive the followers. No blame.
1053: .H 31 "Hsien" "Influence (Wooing)"
1054: .X 5 4
1055: .J
1056: Influence. Success.
1057: Perseverance furthers.
1058: To take a maiden to wife brings good fortune.
1059: .I
1060: A lake on the mountain:
1061: The image of Influence.
1062: Thus the superior man encourages people to approach him
1063: By his readiness to receive them.
1064: .L 1 6
1065: The influence shows itself in the big toe.
1066: .L 2 6
1067: The influence shows itself in the calves of the legs.
1068: Misfortune.
1069: Tarrying brings good fortune.
1070: .L 3 9
1071: The influence shows itself in the thighs.
1072: Holds to that which follows it.
1073: To continue is humiliating.
1074: .L 4 9 G
1075: Perseverance brings good fortune.
1076: Remorse disappears.
1077: If a man is agitated in mind,
1078: And his thoughts go hither and thither,
1079: Only those friends
1080: On whom he fixes his conscious thoughts
1081: Will follow.
1082: .L 5 9 G
1083: The influence shows itself in the back of the neck.
1084: No remorse.
1085: .L 6 6
1086: The influence shows itself in the jaws, cheeks, and tongue.
1087: .H 32 "H\o'^e'ng" "Duration"
1088: .X 7 2
1089: .J
1090: Duration. Success. No blame.
1091: Perseverance furthers.
1092: It furthers one to have somewhere to go.
1093: .I
1094: Thunder and wind: the image of Duration.
1095: Thus the superior man stands firm
1096: And does not change his direction.
1097: .L 1 6
1098: Seeking duration too hastily brings misfortune persistently.
1099: Nothing that would further.
1100: .L 2 9 G
1101: Remorse disappears.
1102: .L 3 9
1103: He who does not give duration to his character
1104: Meets with disgrace.
1105: Persistent humiliation.
1106: .L 4 9
1107: No game in the field.
1108: .L 5 6
1109: Giving duration to one's character through perseverance.
1110: This is good fortune for a woman, misfortune for a man.
1111: .L 6 6
1112: Restlessness as an enduring condition brings misfortune.
1113: .H 33 "Tun" "Retreat"
1114: .X 1 4
1115: .J
1116: Retreat. Success.
1117: In what is small, perseverance furthers.
1118: .I
1119: Mountain under heaven: the image of Retreat.
1120: Thus the superior man keeps the inferior man at a distance,
1121: Not angrily but with reserve.
1122: .L 1 6 C
1123: At the tail in retreat. This is dangerous.
1124: One must not wish to undertake anything.
1125: .L 2 6 C
1126: He holds him fast with yellow oxhide.
1127: No one can tear him loose.
1128: .L 3 9
1129: A halted retreat
1130: Is nerve-wracking and dangerous.
1131: To retain people as men- and maidservants
1132: Brings good fortune.
1133: .L 4 9
1134: Voluntary retreat brings good fortune to the superior man
1135: And downfall to the inferior man.
1136: .L 5 9 G
1137: Friendly retreat. Perseverance brings good fortune.
1138: .L 6 9
1139: Cheerful retreat. Everything serves to further.
1140: .H 34 "Ta Chuang" "The Power of the Great"
1141: .X 7 1
1142: .J
1143: The Power of the Great. Perseverance furthers.
1144: .I
1145: Thunder in heaven above:
1146: The image of the Power of the Great.
1147: Thus the superior man does not tread upon paths
1148: That do not accord with established order.
1149: .L 1 9
1150: Power in the toes.
1151: Continuing brings misfortune.
1152: This is certainly true.
1153: .L 2 9
1154: Perseverance brings good fortune.
1155: .L 3 9
1156: The inferior man works through power.
1157: The superior man does not act thus.
1158: To continue is dangerous.
1159: A goat butts against a hedge
1160: And gets its horns entangled.
1161: .L 4 9 G
1162: Perseverance brings good fortune.
1163: Remorse disappears.
1164: The hedge opens; there is no entanglement.
1165: Power depends upon the axle of a big cart.
1166: .L 5 6
1167: Loses the goat with ease.
1168: No remorse.
1169: .L 6 6
1170: A goat butts against a hedge.
1171: It cannot go backward, it cannot go forward.
1172: Nothing serves to further.
1173: If one notes the difficulty, this brings good fortune.
1174: .H 35 "Chin" "Progress"
1175: .X 3 8
1176: .J
1177: Progress. The powerful prince
1178: Is honored with horses in large numbers.
1179: In a single day he is granted audience three times.
1180: .I
1181: The sun rises over the earth:
1182: The image of Progress.
1183: Thus the superior man himself
1184: Brightens his bright virtue.
1185: .L 1 6
1186: Progressing, but turned back.
1187: Perseverance brings good fortune.
1188: If one meets with no confidence, one should remain calm.
1189: No mistake.
1190: .L 2 6
1191: Progressing, but in sorrow.
1192: Perseverance brings good fortune.
1193: Then one obtains great happiness from one's ancestress.
1194: .L 3 6
1195: All are in accord. Remorse disappears.
1196: .L 4 9
1197: Progress like a hamster.
1198: Perseverance brings danger.
1199: .L 5 6 G
1200: Remorse disappears.
1201: Take not gain and loss to heart.
1202: Undertakings bring good fortune.
1203: Everything serves to further.
1204: .L 6 9
1205: Making progress with the horns is permissible
1206: Only for the purpose of punishing one's own city.
1207: To be conscious of danger brings good fortune.
1208: No blame.
1209: Perseverance brings humiliation.
1210: .H 36 "Ming I" "Darkening of the Light"
1211: .X 8 3
1212: .J
1213: Darkening of the Light. In adversity
1214: It furthers one to be persevering.
1215: .I
1216: The light has sunk into the earth:
1217: The image of Darkening of the Light.
1218: Thus does the superior man live with the great mass:
1219: He veils his light, yet still shines.
1220: .L 1 9
1221: Darkening of the light during flight.
1222: He lowers his wings.
1223: The superior man does not eat for three days
1224: On his wanderings.
1225: But he has somewhere to go.
1226: The host has occasion to gossip about him.
1227: .L 2 6 G
1228: Darkening of the light injures him in the left thigh.
1229: He gives aid with the strength of a horse.
1230: Good fortune.
1231: .L 3 9
1232: Darkening of the light during the hunt in the south.
1233: Their great leader is captured.
1234: One must not expect perseverance too soon.
1235: .L 4 6
1236: He penetrates the left side of the belly.
1237: One gets at the very heart of the darkening of the light,
1238: And leaves gate and courtyard.
1239: .L 5 6 G
1240: Darkening of the light as with Prince Chi.
1241: Perseverance furthers.
1242: .L 6 6 C
1243: Not light but darkness.
1244: First he climbed up to heaven,
1245: Then he plunged into the depths of the earth.
1246: .H 37 "Chia J\o'^e'n" "The Family [The Clan]"
1247: .X 2 3
1248: .J
1249: The Family. The perseverance of the woman furthers.
1250: .I
1251: Wind comes forth from fire:
1252: The image of the Family.
1253: Thus the superior man has substance in his words
1254: And duration in his way of life.
1255: .L 1 9
1256: Firm seclusion within the family.
1257: Remorse disappears.
1258: .L 2 6 G
1259: She should not follow her whims.
1260: She must attend within to the food.
1261: Perseverance brings good fortune.
1262: .L 3 9
1263: When tempers flare up in the family,
1264: Too great severity brings remorse.
1265: Good fortune nonetheless.
1266: When woman and child dally and laugh,
1267: It leads in the end to humiliation.
1268: .L 4 6
1269: She is the treasure of the house.
1270: Great good fortune.
1271: .L 5 9 G
1272: As a king he approaches his family.
1273: Fear not.
1274: Good fortune.
1275: .L 6 9
1276: His work commands respect.
1277: In the end good fortune comes.
1278: .H 38 "K\'uei" "Opposition"
1279: .X 3 5
1280: .J
1281: Opposition. In small matters, good fortune.
1282: .I
1283: Above, fire; below, the lake:
1284: The image of Opposition.
1285: Thus amid all fellowship
1286: The superior man retains his individuality.
1287: .L 1 9
1288: Remorse disappears.
1289: If you lose your horse, do not run after it;
1290: It will come back of its own accord.
1291: When you see evil people,
1292: Guard yourself against mistakes.
1293: .L 2 9 G
1294: One meets his lord in a narrow street.
1295: No blame.
1296: .L 3 6
1297: One sees the wagon dragged back,
1298: The oxen halted,
1299: A man's hair and nose cut off.
1300: Not a good beginning, but a good end.
1301: .L 4 9
1302: Isolated through opposition,
1303: One meets a like-minded man
1304: With whom one can associate in good faith.
1305: Despite the danger, no blame.
1306: .L 5 6 G
1307: Remorse disappears.
1308: The companion bites his way through the wrappings.
1309: If one goes to him,
1310: How could it be a mistake?
1311: .L 6 9
1312: Isolated through opposition,
1313: One sees one's companion as a pig covered with dirt,
1314: As a wagon full of devils.
1315: First one draws a bow against him,
1316: Then one lays the bow aside.
1317: He is not a robber; he will woo at the right time.
1318: As one goes, rain falls; then good fortune comes.
1319: .H 39 "Chien" "Obstruction"
1320: .X 6 4
1321: .J
1322: Obstruction. The southwest furthers.
1323: The northeast does not further.
1324: It furthers one to see the great man.
1325: Perseverance brings good fortune.
1326: .I
1327: Water on the mountain:
1328: The image of Obstruction.
1329: Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself
1330: And molds his character.
1331: .L 1 6
1332: Going leads to obstructions,
1333: Coming meets with praise.
1334: .L 2 6
1335: The king's servant is beset by obstruction upon obstruction,
1336: But it is not his own fault.
1337: .L 3 9
1338: Going leads to obstructions;
1339: Hence he comes back.
1340: .L 4 6
1341: Going leads to obstructions,
1342: Coming leads to union.
1343: .L 5 9 G
1344: In the midst of the greatest obstructions,
1345: Friends come.
1346: .L 6 6
1347: Going leads to obstructions,
1348: Coming leads to great good fortune.
1349: It furthers one to see the great man.
1350: .H 40 "Hsieh" "Deliverance"
1351: .X 7 6
1352: .J
1353: Deliverance. The southwest furthers.
1354: If there is no longer anything where one has to go,
1355: Return brings good fortune.
1356: If there is still something where one has to go,
1357: Hastening brings good fortune.
1358: .I
1359: Thunder and rain set in:
1360: The image of Deliverance.
1361: Thus the superior man pardons mistakes
1362: And forgives misdeeds.
1363: .L 1 6
1364: Without blame.
1365: .L 2 9 G
1366: One kills three foxes in the field
1367: And receives a yellow arrow.
1368: Perseverance brings good fortune.
1369: .L 3 6
1370: If a man carries a burden on his back
1371: And nonetheless rides in a carriage,
1372: He thereby encourages robbers to draw near.
1373: Perseverance leads to humiliation.
1374: .L 4 9
1375: Deliver yourself from your great toe.
1376: Then the companion comes,
1377: And him you can trust.
1378: .L 5 6 G
1379: If only the superior man can deliver himself,
1380: It brings good fortune.
1381: Thus he proves to inferior men that he is in earnest.
1382: .L 6 6
1383: The prince shoots at a hawk on a high wall.
1384: He kills it. Everything serves to further.
1385: .H 41 "Sun" "Decrease"
1386: .X 4 5
1387: .J
1388: Decrease combined with sincerity
1389: Brings about supreme good fortune
1390: Without blame.
1391: One may be persevering in this.
1392: It furthers one to undertake something.
1393: How is this to be carried out?
1394: One may use two small bowls for the sacrifice.
1395: .I
1396: At the foot of the mountain, the lake:
1397: The image of Decrease.
1398: Thus the superior man controls his anger
1399: And restrains his instincts.
1400: .L 1 9
1401: Going quickly when one's tasks are finished
1402: Is without blame.
1403: But one must reflect on how much one may decrease others.
1404: .L 2 9
1405: Perseverance furthers.
1406: To undertake something brings misfortune.
1407: Without decreasing oneself,
1408: One is able to bring increase to others.
1409: .L 3 6 C
1410: When three people journey together,
1411: Their number decreases by one.
1412: When one man journeys alone,
1413: He finds a companion.
1414: .L 4 6
1415: If a man decreases his faults,
1416: It makes the other hasten to come and rejoice.
1417: No blame.
1418: .L 5 6 G
1419: Someone does indeed increase him.
1420: Ten pairs of tortoises cannot oppose it.
1421: Supreme good fortune.
1422: .L 6 9 C
1423: If one is increased without depriving others,
1424: There is no blame.
1425: Perseverance brings good fortune.
1426: It furthers one to undertake something.
1427: One obtains servants
1428: But no longer has a separate home.
1429: .H 42 "I" "Increase"
1430: .X 2 7
1431: .J
1432: Increase. It furthers one
1433: To undertake something.
1434: It furthers one to cross the great water.
1435: .I
1436: Wind and thunder: the image of Increase.
1437: Thus the superior man:
1438: If he sees good, he imitates it;
1439: If he has faults, he rids himself of them.
1440: .L 1 9 C
1441: It furthers one to accomplish great deeds.
1442: Supreme good fortune. No blame.
1443: .L 2 6 G
1444: Someone does indeed increase him;
1445: Ten pairs of tortoises cannot oppose it.
1446: Constant perseverance brings good fortune.
1447: The king presents him before God.
1448: Good fortune.
1449: .L 3 6
1450: One is enriched through unfortunate events.
1451: No blame, if you are sincere
1452: And walk in the middle,
1453: And report with a seal to the prince.
1454: .L 4 6 C
1455: If you walk in the middle
1456: And report to the prince,
1457: He will follow.
1458: It furthers one to be used
1459: In the removal of the capital.
1460: .L 5 9 G
1461: If in truth you have a kind heart, ask not.
1462: Supreme good fortune.
1463: Truly, kindness will be recognized as your virtue.
1464: .L 6 9
1465: He brings increase to no one.
1466: Indeed, someone even strikes him.
1467: He does not keep his heart constantly steady.
1468: Misfortune.
1469: .H 43 "Kuai" "Break-through (Resoluteness)"
1470: .X 5 1
1471: .J
1472: Break-through. One must resolutely make the matter known
1473: At the court of the king.
1474: It must be announced truthfully. Danger.
1475: It is necessary to notify one's own city.
1476: It does not further to resort to arms.
1477: It furthers one to undertake something.
1478: .I
1479: The lake has risen up to heaven:
1480: The image of Break-through.
1481: Thus the superior man
1482: Dispenses riches downward
1483: And refrains from resting on his virtue.
1484: .L 1 9
1485: Mighty in the forward-striding toes.
1486: When one goes and is not equal to the task,
1487: One makes a mistake.
1488: .L 2 9
1489: A cry of alarm. Arms at evening and at night.
1490: Fear nothing.
1491: .L 3 9
1492: To be powerful in the cheekbones
1493: Brings misfortune.
1494: The superior man is firmly resolved.
1495: He walks alone and is caught in the rain.
1496: He is bespattered,
1497: And people murmur against him.
1498: No blame.
1499: .L 4 9
1500: There is no skin on his thighs,
1501: And walking comes hard.
1502: If a man were to let himself be led like a sheep,
1503: Remorse would disappear.
1504: But if these words are heard
1505: They will not be believed.
1506: .L 5 9 G
1507: In dealing with weeds,
1508: Firm resolution is necessary.
1509: Walking in the middle
1510: Remains free of blame.
1511: .L 6 6 C
1512: No cry.
1513: In the end misfortune comes.
1514: .H 44 "Kou" "Coming to Meet"
1515: .X 1 2
1516: .J
1517: Coming to Meet. The maiden is powerful.
1518: One should not marry such a maiden.
1519: .I
1520: Under heaven, wind:
1521: The image of Coming to Meet.
1522: Thus does the prince act when disseminating his commands
1523: And proclaiming them to the four quarters of heaven.
1524: .L 1 6 C
1525: It must be checked with a brake of bronze.
1526: Perseverance brings good fortune.
1527: If one lets it take its course, one experiences misfortune.
1528: Even a lean pig has it in him to rage around.
1529: .L 2 9 G
1530: There is a fish in the tank. No blame.
1531: Does not further guests.
1532: .L 3 9
1533: There is no skin on his thighs,
1534: And walking comes hard.
1535: If one is mindful of the danger,
1536: No great mistake is made.
1537: .L 4 9
1538: No fish in the tank.
1539: This leads to misfortune.
1540: .L 5 9 G
1541: A melon covered with willow leaves.
1542: Hidden lines.
1543: Then it drops down to one from heaven.
1544: .L 6 9
1545: He comes to meet with his horns.
1546: Humiliation. No blame.
1547: .H 45 "Ts\'ui" "Gathering Together [Massing]"
1548: .X 5 8
1549: .J
1550: Gathering Together. Success.
1551: The king approaches his temple.
1552: It furthers one to see the great man.
1553: This brings success. Perseverance furthers.
1554: To bring great offerings creates good fortune.
1555: It furthers one to undertake something.
1556: .I
1557: Over the earth, the lake:
1558: The image of Gathering Together.
1559: Thus the superior man renews his weapons
1560: In order to meet the unforseen.
1561: .L 1 6
1562: If you are sincere, but not to the end,
1563: There will sometimes be confusion, sometimes gathering together.
1564: If you call out,
1565: Then after one grasp of the hand you can laugh again.
1566: Regret not. Going is without blame.
1567: .L 2 6
1568: Letting oneself be drawn
1569: Brings good fortune and remains blameless.
1570: If one is sincere,
1571: It furthers one to bring even a small offering.
1572: .L 3 6
1573: Gathering together amid sighs.
1574: Nothing that would further.
1575: Going is without blame.
1576: Slight humiliation.
1577: .L 4 9 G
1578: Great good fortune. No blame.
1579: .L 5 9 G
1580: If in gathering together one has position,
1581: This brings no blame.
1582: If there are some who are not yet sincerely in the work,
1583: Sublime and enduring perseverance is needed.
1584: Then remorse disappears.
1585: .L 6 6
1586: Lamenting and sighing, floods of tears.
1587: No blame.
1588: .H 46 "Sh\o'^e'ng" "Pushing Upward"
1589: .X 8 2
1590: .J
1591: Pushing Upward has supreme success.
1592: One must see the great man.
1593: Fear not.
1594: Departure toward the south
1595: Brings good fortune.
1596: .I
1597: Within the earth, wood grows:
1598: The image of Pushing Upward.
1599: Thus the superior man of devoted character
1600: Heaps up small things
1601: In order to achieve something high and great.
1602: .L 1 6 C
1603: Pushing upward that meets with confidence
1604: Brings great good fortune.
1605: .L 2 9
1606: If one is sincere,
1607: It furthers one to bring even a small offering.
1608: No blame.
1609: .L 3 9
1610: One pushes upward into an empty city.
1611: .L 4 6
1612: The king offers him Mount Ch'i.
1613: Good fortune. No blame.
1614: .L 5 6 G
1615: Perseverance brings good fortune.
1616: One pushes upward by steps.
1617: .L 6 6
1618: Pushing upward in darkness.
1619: It furthers one
1620: To be unremittingly persevering.
1621: .H 47 "K\'un" "Oppression (Exhaustion)"
1622: .X 5 6
1623: .J
1624: Oppression. Success. Perseverance.
1625: The great man brings about good fortune.
1626: No blame.
1627: When one has something to say,
1628: It is not believed.
1629: .I
1630: There is no water in the lake:
1631: The image of Exhaustion.
1632: Thus the superior man stakes his life
1633: On following his will.
1634: .L 1 6
1635: One sits oppressed under a bare tree
1636: And strays into a gloomy valley.
1637: For three years one sees nothing.
1638: .L 2 9 G
1639: One is oppressed while at meat and drink.
1640: The man with the scarlet knee bands is just coming.
1641: It furthers one to offer sacrifice.
1642: To set forth brings misfortune.
1643: No blame.
1644: .L 3 6
1645: A man permits himself to be oppressed by stone,
1646: And leans on thorns and thistles.
1647: He enters his house and does not see his wife.
1648: Misfortune.
1649: .L 4 9
1650: He comes very quietly, oppressed in a golden carriage.
1651: Humiliation, but the end is reached.
1652: .L 5 9 G
1653: His nose and feet are cut off.
1654: Oppression at the hands of the man with the purple knee bands.
1655: Joy comes softly.
1656: It furthers one to make offerings and libations.
1657: .L 6 6
1658: He is oppressed by creeping vines.
1659: He moves uncertainly and says, "Movement brings remorse."
1660: If one feels remorse over this and makes a start,
1661: Good fortune comes.
1662: .H 48 "Ching" "The Well"
1663: .X 6 2
1664: .J
1665: The Well. The town may be changed,
1666: But the well cannot be changed.
1667: It neither decreases nor increases.
1668: They come and go and draw from the well.
1669: If one gets down almost to the water
1670: And the rope does not go all the way,
1671: Or the jug breaks, it brings misfortune.
1672: .I
1673: Water over wood: the image of the Well.
1674: Thus the superior man encourages the people at their work,
1675: And exhorts them to help one another.
1676: .L 1 6
1677: One does not drink the mud of the well.
1678: No animals come to an old well.
1679: .L 2 9
1680: At the wellhole one shoots fishes.
1681: The jug is broken and leaks.
1682: .L 3 9
1683: The well is cleaned, but no one drinks from it.
1684: This is my heart's sorrow,
1685: For one might draw from it.
1686: If the king were clear-minded,
1687: Good fortune might be enjoyed in common.
1688: .L 4 6
1689: The well is being lined. No blame.
1690: .L 5 9 G
1691: In the well there is a clear, cold spring
1692: From which one can drink.
1693: .L 6 6
1694: One draws from the well
1695: Without hindrance.
1696: It is dependable.
1697: Supreme good fortune.
1698: .H 49 "Ko" "Revolution (Molting)"
1699: .X 5 3
1700: .J
1701: Revolution. On your own day
1702: You are believed.
1703: Supreme success,
1704: Furthering through perseverance.
1705: Remorse disappears.
1706: .I
1707: Fire in the lake: the image of Revolution.
1708: Thus the superior man
1709: Sets the calendar in order
1710: And makes the seasons clear.
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 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 G
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: .H 50 "Ting" "The Caldron"
1735: .X 3 2
1736: .J
1737: The Caldron. Supreme good fortune.
1738: Success.
1739: .I
1740: Fire over wood:
1741: The image of the Caldron.
1742: Thus the superior man consolidates his fate
1743: By making his position correct.
1744: .L 1 6
1745: A \fIting\fR with legs upturned.
1746: Furthers removal of stagnating stuff.
1747: One takes a concubine for the sake of her son.
1748: No blame.
1749: .L 2 9
1750: There is food in the \fIting\fR.
1751: My comrades are envious,
1752: But they cannot harm me.
1753: Good fortune.
1754: .L 3 9
1755: The handle of the \fIting\fR is altered.
1756: One is impeded in his way of life.
1757: The fat of the pheasant is not eaten.
1758: Once rain falls, remorse is spent.
1759: Good fortune comes in the end.
1760: .L 4 9
1761: The legs of the \fIting\fR are broken.
1762: The prince's meal is spilled
1763: And his person is soiled.
1764: Misfortune.
1765: .L 5 6 G
1766: The \fIting\fR has yellow handles, golden carrying rings.
1767: Perseverance furthers.
1768: .L 6 9 G
1769: The \fIting\fR has rings of jade.
1770: Great good fortune.
1771: Nothing that would not act to further.
1772: .H 51 "Ch\o'^e'n" "The Arousing (Shock, Thunder)"
1773: .X 7 7
1774: .J
1775: Shock brings success.
1776: Shock comes\(emoh, oh!
1777: Laughing words\(emha, ha!
1778: The shock terrifies for a hundred miles,
1779: And he does not let fall the sacrificial spoon and chalice.
1780: .I
1781: Thunder repeated: the image of Shock.
1782: Thus in fear and trembling
1783: The superior man sets his life in order
1784: And examines himself.
1785: .L 1 9 G
1786: Shock comes\(emoh, oh!
1787: Then follow laughing words\(emha, ha!
1788: Good fortune.
1789: .L 2 6
1790: Shock comes bringing danger.
1791: A hundred thousand times
1792: You lose your treasures
1793: And must climb the nine hills.
1794: Do not go in pursuit of them.
1795: After seven days you will get them back.
1796: .L 3 6
1797: Shock comes and makes one distraught.
1798: If shock spurs to action
1799: One remains free of misfortune.
1800: .L 4 9
1801: Shock is mired.
1802: .L 5 6
1803: Shock goes hither and thither.
1804: Danger.
1805: However, nothing at all is lost.
1806: Yet there are things to be done.
1807: .L 6 6
1808: Shock brings ruin and terrified gazing around.
1809: Going ahead brings misfortune.
1810: If it has not yet touched one's own body
1811: But has reached one's neighbor first,
1812: There is no blame.
1813: One's comrades have something to talk about.
1814: .H 52 "K\o'^e'n" "Keeping Still, Mountain"
1815: .X 4 4
1816: .J
1817: Keeping Still. Keeping his back still
1818: So that he no longer feels his body.
1819: He goes into his courtyard
1820: And does not see his people.
1821: No blame.
1822: .I
1823: Mountains standing close together:
1824: The image of Keeping Still.
1825: Thus the superior man
1826: Does not permit his thoughts
1827: To go beyond his situation.
1828: .L 1 6
1829: Keeping his toes still.
1830: No blame.
1831: Continued perseverance furthers.
1832: .L 2 6
1833: Keeping his calves still.
1834: He cannot rescue him whom he follows.
1835: His heart is not glad.
1836: .L 3 9
1837: Keeping his hips still.
1838: Making his sacrum stiff.
1839: Dangerous. The heart suffocates.
1840: .L 4 6
1841: Keeping his trunk still.
1842: No blame.
1843: .L 5 6
1844: Keeping his jaws still.
1845: The words have order.
1846: Remorse disappears.
1847: .L 6 9 G
1848: Noblehearted keeping still.
1849: Good fortune.
1850: .H 53 "Chien" "Development (Gradual Progress)"
1851: .X 2 4
1852: .J
1853: Development. The maiden
1854: Is given in marriage.
1855: Good fortune.
1856: Perseverance furthers.
1857: .I
1858: On the mountain, a tree:
1859: The image of Development.
1860: Thus the superior man abides in dignity and virtue,
1861: In order to improve the mores.
1862: .L 1 6
1863: The wild goose gradually draws near the shore.
1864: The young son is in danger.
1865: There is talk. No blame.
1866: .L 2 6 G
1867: The wild goose gradually draws near the cliff.
1868: Eating and drinking in peace and concord.
1869: Good fortune.
1870: .L 3 9
1871: The wild goose gradually draws near the plateau.
1872: The man goes forth and does not return.
1873: The woman carries a child but does not bring it forth.
1874: Misfortune.
1875: It furthers one to fight off robbers.
1876: .L 4 6
1877: The wild goose gradually draws near the tree.
1878: Perhaps it will find a flat branch. No blame.
1879: .L 5 9 G
1880: The wild goose gradually draws near the summit.
1881: For three years the woman has no child.
1882: In the end nothing can hinder her.
1883: Good fortune.
1884: .L 6 9
1885: The wild goose gradually draws near the cloud heights.
1886: Its feathers can be used for the sacred dance.
1887: Good fortune.
1888: .H 54 "Kuei Mei" "The Marrying Maiden"
1889: .X 7 5
1890: .J
1891: The Marrying Maiden.
1892: Undertakings bring misfortune.
1893: Nothing that would further.
1894: .I
1895: Thunder over the lake:
1896: The image of the Marrying Maiden.
1897: Thus the superior man
1898: Understands the transitory
1899: In the light of the eternity of the end.
1900: .L 1 9
1901: The marrying maiden as a concubine.
1902: A lame man who is able to tread.
1903: Undertakings bring good fortune.
1904: .L 2 9
1905: A one-eyed man who is able to see.
1906: The perseverance of a solitary man furthers.
1907: .L 3 6 C
1908: The marrying maiden as a slave.
1909: She marries as a concubine.
1910: .L 4 9
1911: The marrying maiden draws out the allotted time.
1912: A late marriage comes in due course.
1913: .L 5 6 G
1914: The sovereign I gave his daughter in marriage.
1915: The embroidered garments of the princess
1916: Were not as gorgeous
1917: As those of the servingmaid.
1918: The moon that is nearly full
1919: Brings good fortune.
1920: .L 6 6 C
1921: The woman holds the basket, but there are no fruits in it.
1922: The man stabs the sheep, but no blood flows.
1923: Nothing that acts to further.
1924: .H 55 "F\o'^e'ng" "Abundance [Fullness]"
1925: .X 7 3
1926: .J
1927: Abundance has success.
1928: The king attains abundance.
1929: Be not sad.
1930: Be like the sun at midday.
1931: .I
1932: Both thunder and lightning come:
1933: The image of Abundance.
1934: Thus the superior man decides lawsuits
1935: And carries out punishments.
1936: .L 1 9
1937: When a man meets his destined ruler,
1938: They can be together ten days,
1939: And it is not a mistake.
1940: Going meets with recognition.
1941: .L 2 6
1942: The curtain is of such fullness
1943: That the polestars can be seen at noon.
1944: Through going one meets with mistrust and hate.
1945: If one rouses him through truth,
1946: Good fortune comes.
1947: .L 3 9
1948: The underbrush is of such abundance
1949: That the small stars can be seen at noon.
1950: He breaks his right arm. No blame.
1951: .L 4 9
1952: The curtain is of such fullness
1953: That the polestars can be seen at noon.
1954: He meets his ruler, who is of like kind.
1955: Good fortune.
1956: .L 5 6 G
1957: Lines are coming,
1958: Blessing and fame draw near.
1959: Good fortune.
1960: .L 6 6
1961: His house is in a state of abundance.
1962: He screens off his family.
1963: He peers through the gate
1964: And no longer perceives anyone.
1965: For three years he sees nothing.
1966: Misfortune.
1967: .H 56 "Lu" "The Wanderer"
1968: .X 3 4
1969: .J
1970: The Wanderer. Success through smallness.
1971: Perseverance brings good fortune
1972: To the wanderer.
1973: .I
1974: Fire on the mountain:
1975: The image of the Wanderer.
1976: Thus the superior man
1977: Is clear-minded and cautious
1978: In imposing penalties,
1979: And protracts no lawsuits.
1980: .L 1 6
1981: If the wanderer busies himself with trivial things,
1982: He draws down misfortune upon himself.
1983: .L 2 6
1984: The wanderer comes to an inn.
1985: He has his property with him.
1986: He wins the steadfastness of a young servant.
1987: .L 3 9
1988: The wanderer's inn burns down.
1989: He loses the steadfastness of his young servant.
1990: Danger.
1991: .L 4 9
1992: The wanderer rests in a shelter.
1993: He obtains his property and an ax.
1994: My heart is not glad.
1995: .L 5 6 G
1996: He shoots a pheasant.
1997: It drops with the first arrow.
1998: In the end this brings both praise and office.
1999: .L 6 9
2000: The bird's nest burns up.
2001: The wanderer laughs at first,
2002: Then must needs lament and weep.
2003: Through carelessness he loses his cow.
2004: Misfortune.
2005: .H 57 "Sun" "The Gentle (The Penetrating, Wind)"
2006: .X 2 2
2007: .J
2008: The Gentle. Success through what is small.
2009: It furthers one to have somewhere to go.
2010: It furthers one to see the great man.
2011: .I
2012: Winds following one upon the other:
2013: The image of the Gently Penetrating.
2014: Thus the superior man
2015: Spreads his commands abroad
2016: And carries out his undertakings.
2017: .L 1 6 C
2018: In advancing and in retreating,
2019: The perseverance of a warrior furthers.
2020: .L 2 9
2021: Penetration under the bed.
2022: Priests and magicians are used in great number.
2023: Good fortune. No blame.
2024: .L 3 9
2025: Repeated penetration. Humiliation.
2026: .L 4 6 C
2027: Remorse vanishes.
2028: During the hunt
2029: Three kinds of game are caught.
2030: .L 5 9 G
2031: Perseverance brings good fortune.
2032: Remorse vanishes.
2033: Nothing that does not further.
2034: No beginning, but an end.
2035: Before the change, three days.
2036: After the change, three days.
2037: Good fortune.
2038: .L 6 9
2039: Penetration under the bed.
2040: He loses his property and his ax.
2041: Perseverance brings misfortune.
2042: .H 58 "Tui" "The Joyous, Lake"
2043: .X 5 5
2044: .J
2045: The Joyous. Success.
2046: Perseverance is favorable.
2047: .I
2048: Lakes resting one on the other:
2049: The image of the Joyous.
2050: Thus the superior man joins with his friends
2051: For discussion and practice.
2052: .L 1 9
2053: Contented joyousness. Good fortune.
2054: .L 2 9 G
2055: Sincere joyousness. Good fortune.
2056: Remorse disappears.
2057: .L 3 6 C
2058: Coming joyousness. Misfortune.
2059: .L 4 9
2060: Joyousness that is weighed is not at peace.
2061: After ridding himself of mistakes a man has joy.
2062: .L 5 9 G
2063: Sincerity toward disintegrating influences is dangerous.
2064: .L 6 6 C
2065: Seductive joyousness.
2066: .H 59 "Huan" "Dispersion [Dissolution]"
2067: .X 2 6
2068: .J
2069: Dispersion. Success.
2070: The king approaches his temple.
2071: It furthers one to cross the great water.
2072: Perseverance furthers.
2073: .I
2074: The wind drives over the water:
2075: The image of Dispersion.
2076: Thus the kings of old sacrificed to the Lord
2077: And built temples.
2078: .L 1 6
2079: He brings help with the strength of a horse.
2080: Good fortune.
2081: .L 2 9 C
2082: At the dissolution
2083: He hurries to that which supports him.
2084: Remorse disappears.
2085: .L 3 6
2086: He dissolves his self. No remorse.
2087: .L 4 6 C
2088: He dissolves his bond with his group.
2089: Supreme good fortune.
2090: Dispersion leads in turn to accumulation.
2091: This is something that ordinary men do not think of.
2092: .L 5 9 G
2093: His loud cries are as dissolving as sweat.
2094: Dissolution. A king abides without blame.
2095: .L 6 9
2096: He dissolves his blood.
2097: Departing, keeping at a distance, going out,
2098: Is without blame.
2099: .H 60 "Chieh" "Limitation"
2100: .X 6 5
2101: .J
2102: Limitation. Success.
2103: Galling limitation must not be persevered in.
2104: .I
2105: Water over lake: the image of Limitation.
2106: Thus the superior man
2107: Creates number and measure,
2108: And examines the nature of virtue and correct conduct.
2109: .L 1 9
2110: Not going out of the door and the courtyard
2111: Is without blame.
2112: .L 2 9
2113: Not going out of the gate and the courtyard
2114: Brings misfortune.
2115: .L 3 6
2116: He who knows no limitation
2117: Will have cause to lament.
2118: No blame.
2119: .L 4 6
2120: Contented limitation. Success.
2121: .L 5 9 G
2122: Sweet limitation brings good fortune.
2123: Going brings esteem.
2124: .L 6 6
2125: Galling limitation.
2126: Perseverance brings misfortune.
2127: Remorse disappears.
2128: .H 61 "Chung Fu" "Inner Truth"
2129: .X 2 5
2130: .J
2131: Inner Truth. Pigs and fishes.
2132: Good fortune.
2133: It furthers one to cross the great water.
2134: Perseverance furthers.
2135: .I
2136: Wind over lake: the image of Inner Truth.
2137: Thus the superior man discusses criminal cases
2138: In order to delay executions.
2139: .L 1 9
2140: Being prepared brings good fortune.
2141: If there are secret designs, it is disquieting.
2142: .L 2 9
2143: A crane calling in the shade.
2144: Its young answers it.
2145: I have a good goblet.
2146: I will share it with you.
2147: .L 3 6 C
2148: He finds a comrade.
2149: Now he beats the drum, now he stops.
2150: Now he sobs, now he sings.
2151: .L 4 6 C
2152: The moon nearly at the full.
2153: The team horse goes astray.
2154: No blame.
2155: .L 5 9 G
2156: He possesses truth, which links together.
2157: No blame.
2158: .L 6 9
2159: Cockcrow penetrating to heaven.
2160: Perseverance brings misfortune.
2161: .H 62 "Hsiao Kuo" "Preponderance of the Small"
2162: .X 7 4
2163: .J
2164: Preponderance of the Small. Success.
2165: Perseverance furthers.
2166: Small things may be done; great things should not be done.
2167: The flying bird brings the message:
2168: It is not well to strive upward,
2169: It is well to remain below.
2170: Great good fortune.
2171: .I
2172: Thunder on the mountain:
2173: The image of Preponderance of the Small.
2174: Thus in his conduct the superior man gives preponderance to reverence.
2175: In bereavement he gives preponderance to grief.
2176: In his expenditures he gives preponderance to thrift.
2177: .L 1 6
2178: The bird meets with misfortune through flying.
2179: .L 2 6 G
2180: She passes by her ancestor
2181: And meets her ancestress.
2182: He does not reach his prince
2183: And meets the official.
2184: No blame.
2185: .L 3 9
2186: If one is not extremely careful,
2187: Somebody may come up from behind and strike him.
2188: Misfortune.
2189: .L 4 9
2190: No blame. He meets him without passing by.
2191: Going brings danger. One must be on guard.
2192: Do not act. Be constantly persevering.
2193: .L 5 6 G
2194: Dense clouds,
2195: No rain from our western territory.
2196: The prince shoots and hits him who is in the cave.
2197: .L 6 6
2198: He passes him by, not meeting him.
2199: The flying bird leaves him.
2200: Misfortune.
2201: This means bad luck and injury.
2202: .H 63 "Chi Chi" "After Completion"
2203: .X 6 3
2204: .J
2205: After Completion. Success in small matters.
2206: Perseverance furthers.
2207: At the beginning good fortune,
2208: At the end disorder.
2209: .I
2210: Water over fire: the image of the condition
2211: In After Completion.
2212: Thus the superior man
2213: Takes thought of misfortune
2214: And arms himself against it in advance.
2215: .L 1 9
2216: He brakes his wheels.
2217: He gets his tail in the water.
2218: No blame.
2219: .L 2 6 G
2220: The woman loses the curtain of her carriage.
2221: Do not run after it;
2222: On the seventh day you will get it.
2223: .L 3 9
2224: The Illustrious Ancestor
2225: Disciplines the Devil's Country.
2226: After three years he conquers it.
2227: Inferior people must not be employed.
2228: .L 4 6
2229: The finest clothes turn to rags.
2230: Be careful all day long.
2231: .L 5 9
2232: The neighbor in the east who slaughters an ox
2233: Does not attain as much real happiness
2234: As the neighbor in the west
2235: With his small offering.
2236: .L 6 6
2237: He gets his head in the water. Danger.
2238: .H 64 "Wei Chi" "Before Completion"
2239: .X 3 6
2240: .J
2241: Before Completion. Success.
2242: But if the little fox, after nearly completing the crossing,
2243: Gets his tail in the water,
2244: There is nothing that would further.
2245: .I
2246: Fire over water:
2247: The image of the condition before transition.
2248: Thus the superior man is careful
2249: In the differentiation of things,
2250: So that each finds its place.
2251: .L 1 6
2252: He gets his tail in the water.
2253: Humiliating.
2254: .L 2 9
2255: He brakes his wheels.
2256: Perseverance brings good fortune.
2257: .L 3 6
2258: Before completion, attack brings misfortune.
2259: It furthers one to cross the great water.
2260: .L 4 9
2261: Perseverance brings good fortune.
2262: Remorse disappears.
2263: Shock, thus to discipline the Devil's Country.
2264: For three years, great realms are awarded.
2265: .L 5 6 G
2266: Perseverance brings good fortune.
2267: No remorse.
2268: The light of the superior man is true.
2269: Good fortune.
2270: .L 6 9
2271: There is drinking of wine
2272: In genuine confidence. No blame.
2273: But if one wets his head,
2274: He loses it, in truth.
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