The I Ching Speaks!

     42.  I / Increase

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          ----------     above     Sun    The Gentle, Wind
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          ---- ----     below     Ch^en   The Arousing, Thunder
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     The Judgement

          Increase. It furthers one
          To undertake something.
          It furthers one to cross the great water.

     The Image

          Wind and thunder: the image of Increase.
          Thus the superior man:
          If he sees good, he imitates it;
          If he has faults, he rids himself of them.

     The Lines

     []   Nine at the beginning means:
          It furthers one to accomplish great deeds.
          Supreme good fortune. No blame.

          Six in the third place means:
          One is enriched through unfortunate events.
          No blame, if you are sincere
          And walk in the middle,
          And report with a seal to the prince.

     ()   Nine in the fifth place means:
          If in truth you have a kind heart, ask not.
          Supreme good fortune.
          Truly, kindness will be recognized as your virtue.


     52.  K^en / Keeping Still, Mountain

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          ---- ----     above     K^en    Keeping Still, Mountain
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          ---- ----     below     K^en    Keeping Still, Mountain
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     The Judgement

          Keeping Still. Keeping his back still
          So that he no longer feels his body.
          He goes into his courtyard
          And does not see his people.
          No blame.

     The Image

          Mountains standing close together:
          The image of Keeping Still.
          Thus the superior man
          Does not permit his thoughts
          To go beyond his situation.