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
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     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.


     53.  Chien / Development (Gradual Progress)

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

          Development. The maiden
          Is given in marriage.
          Good fortune.
          Perseverance furthers.

     The Image

          On the mountain, a tree:
          The image of Development.
          Thus the superior man abides in dignity and virtue,
          In order to improve the mores.