The I Ching Speaks!

     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
          ---- ----

     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.

     The Lines

          Six in the fifth place means:
          Keeping his jaws still.
          The words have order.
          Remorse disappears.

     ()   Nine at the top means:
          Noblehearted keeping still.
          Good fortune.


     39.  Chien / Obstruction

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          ----------     above     K'an   The Abysmal, Water
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          ---- ----     below     K^en    Keeping Still, Mountain
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     The Judgement

          Obstruction. The southwest furthers.
          The northeast does not further.
          It furthers one to see the great man.
          Perseverance brings good fortune.

     The Image

          Water on the mountain:
          The image of Obstruction.
          Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself
          And molds his character.