The I Ching Speaks!



     43.  Kuai / Break-through (Resoluteness)

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          ----------     above     Tui    The Joyous, Lake
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          ----------     below     Ch'ien The Creative, Heaven
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     The Judgement

          Break-through. One must resolutely make the matter known
          At the court of the king.
          It must be announced truthfully. Danger.
          It is necessary to notify one's own city.
          It does not further to resort to arms.
          It furthers one to undertake something.

     The Image

          The lake has risen up to heaven:
          The image of Break-through.
          Thus the superior man
          Dispenses riches downward
          And refrains from resting on his virtue.

     The Lines

     ()   Nine in the fifth place means:
          In dealing with weeds,
          Firm resolution is necessary.
          Walking in the middle
          Remains free of blame.


     34.  Ta Chuang / The Power of the Great

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          ---- ----     above     Ch^en   The Arousing, Thunder
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          ----------     below     Ch'ien The Creative, Heaven
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     The Judgement

          The Power of the Great. Perseverance furthers.

     The Image

          Thunder in heaven above:
          The image of the Power of the Great.
          Thus the superior man does not tread upon paths
          That do not accord with established order.