The I Ching Speaks!



     61.  Chung Fu / Inner Truth

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

          Inner Truth. Pigs and fishes.
          Good fortune.
          It furthers one to cross the great water.
          Perseverance furthers.

     The Image

          Wind over lake: the image of Inner Truth.
          Thus the superior man discusses criminal cases
          In order to delay executions.

     The Lines

          Nine at the top means:
          Cockcrow penetrating to heaven.
          Perseverance brings misfortune.


     60.  Chieh / Limitation

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          ----------     above     K'an   The Abysmal, Water
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          ----------     below     Tui    The Joyous, Lake
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     The Judgement

          Limitation. Success.
          Galling limitation must not be persevered in.

     The Image

          Water over lake: the image of Limitation.
          Thus the superior man
          Creates number and measure,
          And examines the nature of virtue and correct conduct.