The I Ching Speaks!



     61.  Chung Fu / Inner Truth

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

          Inner Truth. Pigs and fishes.
          Good fortune.
          It furthers one to cross the great water.
          Perseverance furthers.

     The Image

          Wind over lake: the image of Inner Truth.
          Thus the superior man discusses criminal cases
          In order to delay executions.

     The Lines

          Nine at the beginning means:
          Being prepared brings good fortune.
          If there are secret designs, it is disquieting.

          Nine in the second place means:
          A crane calling in the shade.
          Its young answers it.
          I have a good goblet.
          I will share it with you.


     20.  Kuan / Contemplation (View)

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          ----------     above     Sun    The Gentle, Wind
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          ---- ----     below     K'un   The Receptive, Earth
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     The Judgement

          Contemplation. The ablution has been made,
          But not yet the offering.
          Full of trust they look up to him.

     The Image

          The wind blows over the earth:
          The image of Contemplation.
          Thus the kings of old visited the regions of the world,
          Contemplated the people,
          And gave them instruction.