The I Ching Speaks!

     28.  Ta Kuo / Preponderance of the Great

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          ----------     above     Tui    The Joyous, Lake
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          ----------     below     Sun    The Gentle, Wind
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     The Judgement

          Preponderance of the Great.
          The ridgepole sags to the breaking point.
          It furthers one to have somewhere to go.
          Success.

     The Image

          The lake rises above the trees:
          The image of Preponderance of the Great.
          Thus the superior man, when he stands alone,
          Is unconcerned,
          And if he has to renounce the world,
          He is undaunted.

     The Lines

          Six at the beginning means:
          To spread white rushes underneath.
          No blame.

          Nine in the fifth place means:
          A withered poplar puts forth flowers.
          An older woman takes a husband.
          No blame. No praise.

          Six at the top means:
          One must go through the water.
          It goes over one's head.
          Misfortune. No blame.


     14.  Ta Yu / Possession in Great Measure

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          ---- ----     above     Li     The Clinging, Flame
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          ----------     below     Ch'ien The Creative, Heaven
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     The Judgement

          Possession in Great Measure.
          Supreme success.

     The Image

          Fire in heaven above:
          The image of Possession in Great Measure.
          Thus the superior man curbs evil and furthers good,
          And thereby obeys the benevolent will of heaven.