The I Ching Speaks!
28. Ta Kuo / Preponderance of the Great ---- ---- ---------- above Tui The Joyous, Lake ---------- ---------- ---------- below Sun The Gentle, Wind ---- ---- The Judgement Preponderance of the Great. The ridgepole sags to the breaking point. It furthers one to have somewhere to go. Success. The Image The lake rises above the trees: The image of Preponderance of the Great. Thus the superior man, when he stands alone, Is unconcerned, And if he has to renounce the world, He is undaunted. The Lines Six at the beginning means: To spread white rushes underneath. No blame. Nine in the third place means: The ridgepole sags to the breaking point. Misfortune. () Nine in the fourth place means: The ridgepole is braced. Good fortune. If there are ulterior motives, it is humiliating. 60. Chieh / Limitation ---- ---- ---------- above K'an The Abysmal, Water ---- ---- ---- ---- ---------- below Tui The Joyous, Lake ---------- The Judgement Limitation. Success. Galling limitation must not be persevered in. The Image Water over lake: the image of Limitation. Thus the superior man Creates number and measure, And examines the nature of virtue and correct conduct.