The I Ching Speaks!
26. Ta Ch'u / The Taming Power of the Great ---------- ---- ---- above K^en Keeping Still, Mountain ---- ---- ---------- ---------- below Ch'ien The Creative, Heaven ---------- The Judgement The Taming Power of the Great. Perseverance furthers. Not eating at home brings good fortune. It furthers one to cross the great water. The Image Heaven within the mountain: The image of the Taming Power of the Great. Thus the superior man acquaints himself with many sayings of antiquity And many deeds of the past, In order to strengthen his character thereby. The Lines Nine at the beginning means: Danger is at hand. It furthers one to desist. 18. Ku / Work on What Has Been Spoiled [Decay] ---------- ---- ---- above K^en Keeping Still, Mountain ---- ---- ---------- ---------- below Sun The Gentle, Wind ---- ---- 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.