The I Ching Speaks!

     29.  K'an / The Abysmal (Water)

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          ----------     above     K'an   The Abysmal, Water
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          ----------     below     K'an   The Abysmal, Water
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     The Judgement

          The Abysmal repeated.
          If you are sincere, you have success in your heart,
          And whatever you do succeeds.

     The Image

          Water flows on uninterruptedly and reaches its goal:
          The image of the Abysmal repeated.
          Thus the superior man walks in lasting virtue
          And carries on the business of teaching.

     The Lines

          Six in the fourth place means:
          A jug of wine, a bowl of rice with it;
          Earthen vessels
          Simply handed in through the window.
          There is certainly no blame in this.


     47.  K'un / Oppression (Exhaustion)

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          ----------     above     Tui    The Joyous, Lake
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          ----------     below     K'an   The Abysmal, Water
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     The Judgement

          Oppression. Success. Perseverance.
          The great man brings about good fortune.
          No blame.
          When one has something to say,
          It is not believed.

     The Image

          There is no water in the lake:
          The image of Exhaustion.
          Thus the superior man stakes his life
          On following his will.