The I Ching Speaks!

     28.  Ta Kuo / Preponderance of the Great

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

          Preponderance of the Great.
          The ridgepole sags to the breaking point.
          It furthers one to have somewhere to go.
          Success.

     The Image

          The lake rises above the trees:
          The image of Preponderance of the Great.
          Thus the superior man, when he stands alone,
          Is unconcerned,
          And if he has to renounce the world,
          He is undaunted.

     The Lines

     ()   Nine in the fourth place means:
          The ridgepole is braced. Good fortune.
          If there are ulterior motives, it is humiliating.

          Nine in the fifth place means:
          A withered poplar puts forth flowers.
          An older woman takes a husband.
          No blame. No praise.

          Six at the top means:
          One must go through the water.
          It goes over one's head.
          Misfortune. No blame.


     18.  Ku / Work on What Has Been Spoiled [Decay]

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

          Work on What Has Been Spoiled
          Has supreme success.
          It furthers one to cross the great water.
          Before the starting point, three days.
          After the starting point, three days.

     The Image

          The wind blows low on the mountain:
          The image of Decay.
          Thus the superior man stirs up the people
          And strengthens their spirit.