The I Ching Speaks!
47. K'un / Oppression (Exhaustion) ---- ---- ---------- above Tui The Joyous, Lake ---------- ---- ---- ---------- below K'an The Abysmal, Water ---- ---- 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. The Lines Nine in the fourth place means: He comes very quietly, oppressed in a golden carriage. Humiliation, but the end is reached. () Nine in the fifth place means: His nose and feet are cut off. Oppression at the hands of the man with the purple knee bands. Joy comes softly. It furthers one to make offerings and libations. 7. Shih / The Army ---- ---- ---- ---- above K'un The Receptive, Earth ---- ---- ---- ---- ---------- below K'an The Abysmal, Water ---- ---- The Judgement The Army. The army needs perseverance And a strong man. Good fortune without blame. The Image In the middle of the earth is water: The image of the Army. Thus the superior man increases his masses By generosity toward the people.