The I Ching Speaks!

     11.  T'ai / Peace

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          ---- ----     above     K'un   The Receptive, Earth
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          ----------     below     Ch'ien The Creative, Heaven
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     The Judgement

          Peace. The small departs,
          The great approaches.
          Good fortune. Success.

     The Image

          Heaven and earth unite: the image of Peace.
          Thus the ruler
          Divides and completes the course of heaven and earth;
          He furthers and regulates the gifts of heaven and earth,
          And so aids the people.

     The Lines

          Nine at the beginning means:
          When ribbon grass is pulled up, the sod comes with it.
          Each according to his kind.
          Undertakings bring good fortune.

     ()   Nine in the second place means:
          Bearing with the uncultured in gentleness,
          Fording the river with resolution,
          Not neglecting what is distant,
          Not regarding one's companions:
          Thus one may manage to walk in the middle.

     ()   Six in the fifth place means:
          The sovereign I
          Gives his daughter in marriage.
          This brings blessing
          And supreme 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.