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 in the second place means:
          A crane calling in the shade.
          Its young answers it.
          I have a good goblet.
          I will share it with you.

     []   Six in the third place means:
          He finds a comrade.
          Now he beats the drum, now he stops.
          Now he sobs, now he sings.

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


     63.  Chi Chi / After Completion

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          ----------     above     K'an   The Abysmal, Water
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          ---- ----     below     Li     The Clinging, Flame
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     The Judgement

          After Completion. Success in small matters.
          Perseverance furthers.
          At the beginning good fortune,
          At the end disorder.

     The Image

          Water over fire: the image of the condition
          In After Completion.
          Thus the superior man
          Takes thought of misfortune
          And arms himself against it in advance.