The I Ching Speaks!



     20.  Kuan / Contemplation (View)

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          ----------     above     Sun    The Gentle, Wind
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          ---- ----     below     K'un   The Receptive, Earth
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     The Judgement

          Contemplation. The ablution has been made,
          But not yet the offering.
          Full of trust they look up to him.

     The Image

          The wind blows over the earth:
          The image of Contemplation.
          Thus the kings of old visited the regions of the world,
          Contemplated the people,
          And gave them instruction.

     The Lines

          Six in the third place means:
          Contemplation of my life
          Decides the choice
          Between advance and retreat.


     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.