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 fourth place means:
          Keeping his trunk still.
          No blame.


     56.  Lu / The Wanderer

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          ---- ----     above     Li     The Clinging, Flame
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          ---- ----     below     K^en    Keeping Still, Mountain
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     The Judgement

          The Wanderer. Success through smallness.
          Perseverance brings good fortune
          To the wanderer.

     The Image

          Fire on the mountain:
          The image of the Wanderer.
          Thus the superior man
          Is clear-minded and cautious
          In imposing penalties,
          And protracts no lawsuits.