The I Ching Speaks!
51. Ch^en / The Arousing (Shock, Thunder) ---- ---- ---- ---- above Ch^en The Arousing, Thunder ---------- ---- ---- ---- ---- below Ch^en The Arousing, Thunder ---------- The Judgement Shock brings success. Shock comes--oh, oh! Laughing words--ha, ha! The shock terrifies for a hundred miles, And he does not let fall the sacrificial spoon and chalice. The Image Thunder repeated: the image of Shock. Thus in fear and trembling The superior man sets his life in order And examines himself. The Lines Six at the top means: Shock brings ruin and terrified gazing around. Going ahead brings misfortune. If it has not yet touched one's own body But has reached one's neighbor first, There is no blame. One's comrades have something to talk about. 21. Shih Ho / Biting Through ---------- ---- ---- above Li The Clinging, Flame ---------- ---- ---- ---- ---- below Ch^en The Arousing, Thunder ---------- The Judgement Biting Through has success. It is favorable to let justice be administered. The Image Thunder and lightning: The image of Biting Through. Thus the kings of former times made firm the laws Through clearly defined penalties.