Plates. Plate Iii, Figure 2 : PLATE III. Fig 2. ORDER OF THE TRIGRAMS, with the cardinal and other points to which they are severally referred.
The Yi King Text. Section I. X. The Li Hexagram : p. 78 X. THE L HEXAGRAM (L suggests the idea of) one treading on the tail of a tiger, which does not bite him. There will be progress and success. p. 79 1. The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject treading his accustomed path. If he go forward, there will be no error. 2. The second NINE...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Vii. The Sze Hexagram : p. 71 VII. THE SZE HEXAGRAM Sze indicates how, in the case which it supposes, with firmness and correctness, and (a leader of) age p. 72 and experience, there will be good fortune and no error. 1. The first SIX, divided, shows the host going forth according to the rules (for such a movement). If...
Text Section Ii. Lxii. The Hsiao Kwo Hexagram : p. 201 LXII. THE HSIO KWO HEXAGRAM Hsio Kwo indicates that (in the circumstances which it implies) there will be progress and attainment. p. 202 [paragraph continues] But it will be advantageous to be firm and correct. (What the name denotes) may be done in small affairs, but not in great affairs...
Text Section Ii. Lx. The Kieh Hexagram : p. 197 LX. THE "K"IEH HEXAGRAM Kieh intimates that (under its conditions) there will be progress and attainment. (But) if the regulations (which it prescribes) be severe and difficult, they cannot be permanent. 1. The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject not p. 198 quitting the courtyard...
Text Section Ii. Lxiii. The Ki Zi Hexagram : p. 204 LXIII. THE "K" HEXAGRAM K intimates progress and success in small matters. There will be advantage in being firm p. 205 and correct. There has been good fortune in the beginning; there may be disorder in the end. 1. The first NINE, undivided, (shows its subject as a driver) who drags back...
Text Section Ii. Xxxviii. The Khwei Hexagram : p. 139 XXXVIII. THE "KH"WEI HEXAGRAM Khwei indicates that, (notwithstanding the condition of things which it denotes), in small matters there will (still) be good success. 1. The first NINE, undivided, shows that (to its subject) occasion for repentance will disappear. He has lost his horses, but...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Iii. The Kun Hexagram : p. 62 III. THE "K"UN HEXAGRAM Kun (indicates that in the case which it presupposes) there will be great progress and success, and the advantage will come from being correct and firm. (But) any movement in advance should not be (lightly) undertaken. There will be advantage in appointing feudal...
Text Section Ii. Liv. The Kwei Mei Hexagram : p. 180 LIV. THE KWEI MEI HEXAGRAM Kwei Mei indicates that (under the conditions which it denotes) action will be evil, and in no wise advantageous. p. 181 1. The first NINE, undivided, shows the younger sister married off in a position ancillary to the real wife. (It suggests the idea of) a pers...
Text Section Ii. Xxxvi. The Ming I Hexagram : p. 134 XXXVI. THE MING HEXAGRAM Ming indicates that (in the circumstances which it denotes) it will be advantageous to realise the p. 135 difficulty (of the position), and maintain firm correctness. 1. The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject, (in the condition indicated by) Ming , flying, but...
Text Section Ii. Xxxiii. The Thun Hexagram : p. 127 XXXIII. THE THUN HEXAGRAM Thun indicates successful progress (in its circumstances). To a small extent it will (still) be advantageous to be firm and correct. 1. The first SIX, divided, shows a retiring tail. The position is perilous. No movement in any direction should be made. p. 128 2...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Xii. The Phi Hexagram : p. 83 XII. THE PH HEXAGRAM In Ph there is the want of good understanding between the (different classes of) men, and its indication is unfavourable to the firm and correct p. 84 course of the superior man. We see in it the great gone and the little come. 1. The first SIX, divided, suggests...
Introduction. Chapter I. The Yi King : p. 1 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER I THE Y KING FROM THE TWELFTH CENTURY B.C. TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN ERA 1. Confucius is reported to have said on one occasion, 'If some years were added to my life, I would give fifty to the study of the Y, and might then escape falling into great errors 1:1.'...
Appendix Iii. The Great Appendix. Section I : p. 348 APPENDIX III THE GREAT APPENDIX SECTION I Chapter I. 1. Heaven is lofty and honourable; earth is low. (Their symbols), "Kh"ien and Khwn, (with their respective meanings), were determined (in accordance with this). Things low and high appear displayed in a similar relation. The (upper...
Text Section Ii. Lv. The Fang Hexagram : p. 183 LV. THE FNG HEXAGRAM Fng intimates progress and development. When a king has reached the point (which the name denotes) p. 184 there is no occasion to be anxious (through fear of a change). Let him be as the sun at noon. p. 185 1. The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject meeting with...
Text Section Ii. Xlvii. The Khwan Hexagram : p. 161 XLVII. THE KHWN HEXAGRAM In (the condition denoted by) Khwn there may (yet be) progress and success. For the firm and p. 162 correct, the (really) great man, there will be good fortune. He will fall into no error. If he make speeches, his words cannot be made good. 1. The first SIX, divided...
Text Section Ii. Xxxv. The Zin Hexagram : p. 131 XXXV. THE IN HEXAGRAM In in we see a prince who secures the tranquillity (of the people) presented on that account with numerous horses (by the king), and three times in a day received at interviews. p. 132 1. The first SIX, divided, shows one wishing to advance, and (at the same time) kept...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Xxx. The Li Hexagram : p. 120 XXX. THE L HEXAGRAM L indicates that, (in regard to what it denotes), it will be advantageous to be firm and correct, and that thus there will be free course and success. p. 121 [paragraph continues] Let (its subject) also nourish (a docility like that of) the cow, and there will be good...
Text Section Ii. Xlii. The Yi Hexagram : p. 149 XLII. THE Y HEXAGRAM Y indicates that (in the state which it denotes) there will be advantage in every movement which shall be undertaken, that it will be advantageous (even) to cross the great stream. 1. The first NINE, undivided, shows that it will be advantageous for its subject in his...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Xix. The Lin Hexagram : p. 97 XIX. THE LIN HEXAGRAM Lin (indicates that under the conditions supposed in it) there will be great progress and success, while it will be advantageous to be firmly correct. In the eighth month there will be evil. 1. The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject advancing in company (with...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Xxix. The Kh : p. 118 XXIX. THE KHAN HEXAGRAM Khan, here repeated, shows the possession of sincerity, through which the mind is. penetrating. Action (in accordance with this) will be of high value. 1. The first SIX, divided, shows its subject in the double defile, and (yet) entering a cavern within it. There...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Xxv. The Wu : p. 109 XXV. THE W WANG HEXAGRAM W Wang indicates great progress and success, while there will be advantage in being firm and p. 110 correct. If (its subject and his action) be not correct, he will fall into errors, and it will not be advantageous for him to move in any direction. 1. The first NINE...
Text Section Ii. Li. The Kan Hexagram : p. 172 LI. THE "K"N HEXAGRAM Kn gives the intimation of ease and development. When (the time of) movement (which it indicates) comes, (the subject of the hexagram) will be found looking out with apprehension, and yet p. 173 smiling and talking cheerfully. When the movement (like a crash...
Text Section Ii. Xxxii. The Hang Hexagram : p. 125 XXXII. THE HNG HEXAGRAM Hng indicates successful progress and no error (in what it denotes). But the advantage will come from being firm and correct; and movement in any direction whatever will be advantageous. 1. The first SIX, divided, shows its subject deeply (desirous) of long...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Xxi. The Shih : XXI. THE SHIH HO HEXAGRAM Shih Ho indicates successful progress (in the condition of things which it supposes). It will be advantageous to use legal constraints. 1. The first NINE, undivided, shows one with his feet in the stocks and deprived of his toes. There will be no error. 2. The second SIX...
Text Section Ii. Xliii. The Kwai Hexagram : p. 151 XLIII. THE KWI HEXAGRAM Kwi requires (in him who would fulfil its meaning) the exhibition (of the culprit's guilt) in the royal court, and a sincere and earnest appeal (for sympathy p. 152 and support), with a consciousness of the peril (involved in cutting off the criminal). He should...
Text Section Ii. Xxxi. The Hsien Hexagram : p. 123 TEXT SECTION II XXXI. THE HSIEN HEXAGRAM Hsien indicates that, (on the fulfilment of the conditions implied in it), there will be free course and success. Its advantageousness will depend on the being firm and correct, (as) in marrying a young lady. There will be good fortune. 1. The first...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Xxii. The Pi Hexagram : p. 103 XXII. THE P HEXAGRAM P indicates that there should be free course (in what it denotes). There will be little advantage (however) if it be allowed to advance (and take the lead). p. 104 1. The first NINE, undivided, shows one adorning (the way of) his feet. He can discard a carriage and walk...
Text Section Ii. Xlviii. The Zing Hexagram : p. 164 XLVIII. THE ING HEXAGRAM (Looking at) ing, (we think of) how (the site of) a town may be changed, while (the fashion of) its p. 165 wells undergoes no change. (The water of a well) never disappears and never receives (any great) increase, and those who come and those who go can draw...
Text Section Ii. Lviii. The Tui Hexagram : p. 192 LVIII. THE TUI HEXAGRAM Tui intimates that (under its conditions) there will be progress and attainment. (But) it will be advantageous to be firm and correct. p. 193 1. The first NINE, undivided, shows the pleasure of (inward) harmony. There will be good fortune. 2. The second NINE...
Text Section Ii. Lii. The Kan Hexagram : p. 175 LII. THE KN HEXAGRAM When one's resting is like that of the back, and he loses all consciousness of self; when he walks p. 176 in his courtyard, and does not see any (of the persons) in it,--there will be no error. 1. The first SIX, divided, shows its subject keeping his toes at rest. There...
Text Section Ii. Lxiv. The Wei Zi Hexagram : p. 207 LXIV. THE WEI HEXAGRAM Wei intimates progress and success (in the circumstances which it implies). (We see) a young fox that has nearly crossed (the stream), when its tail gets immersed. There will be no advantage in any way. p. 208 1. The first SIX, divided, shows its subject (like a fox)...
Appendix Iii. The Great Appendix. Section Ii : p. 379 SECTION II Chapter I. 1. The eight trigrams having been completed in their proper order, there were in each the (three) emblematic lines. They were then p. 380 multiplied by a process of addition till the (six) component lines appeared. 2. The strong line and the weak push themselves each...
Text Section Ii. Lix. The Hwan Hexagram : p. 194 LIX. THE HWN HEXAGRAM Hwn intimates that (under its conditions) there will be progress and success. The king goes to his ancestral temple; and it will be advantageous to p. 195 cross the great stream. It will be advantageous to be firm and correct. 1. The first SIX, divided, shows its...
Appendix I. Section Ii : p. 238 SECTION II XXXI. 1. Hsien is here used in the sense of Kan, meaning (mutually) influencing. 2. The weak (trigram) above, and the strong one below; their two influences moving and responding to each other, and thereby forming a union; the repression (of the one) and the satisfacti...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Vi. The Sung Hexagram : p. 69 VI. THE SUNG HEXAGRAM Sung intimates how, though there is sincerity in one's contention, he will yet meet with opposition and obstruction; but if he cherish an apprehensive caution, there will be good fortune, while, if he must prosecute the contention to the (bitter) end, there will be evil...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Xxviii : p. 116 XXVIII. THE T KWO HEXAGRAM T Kwo suggests to us a beam that is weak. There will be advantage in moving (under its conditions) in any direction whatever; there will be success. 1. The first SIX, divided, shows one placing mats of the white mo grass under things set on the ground. There will...
Appendix Vii. Appendix Vii : p. 441 APPENDIX VII Treatise on the Hexagrams taken promiscuously, according to the opposition or diversity of their meaning. This last of the Appendixes is touched on very briefly in the concluding paragraph of the Introduction, p. 55. It is stated there to be in rhyme, and I have endeavoured...
Introduction. Chapter Iii. The Appendixes : CHAPTER III THE APPENDIXES 1. Two things have to be considered in this chapter:--the authorship of the Appendixes, and their contents. The Subjects of the chapter Text is ascribed, without dissentient voice, to king Wn, the founder of the "K"u dynasty, and his son Tan, better known as the duke...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Xiii. The Thung Zan : p. 86 XIII. THE THUNG "Z"N HEXAGRAM Thung "Z"n (or 'Union of men') appears here (as we find it) in the (remote districts of the) country, indicating progress and success. It will be advantageous to cross the great stream. It will be advantageous to maintain the firm correctness of the superior m...
The Yi King Text. Section I. I. The Khien Hexagram : p. 57 TEXT SECTION I I. THE "KH"IEN HEXAGRAM Explanation of the entire figure by king Wn Khien (represents) what is great and originating, penetrating, advantageous, correct and firm. Explanation of the separate lines by the duke of "K"u. 1. In the first (or lowest) NINE, undivided, (we see its...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Xviii. The Ku : p. 95 XVIII. THE K HEXAGRAM K indicates great progress and success (to him who deals properly with the condition represented by it). There will be advantage in (efforts like that of) crossing the great stream. (He should weigh well, however, the events of) three days before the turning point...
Introduction. Chapter Ii. The Subject Matter : CHAPTER II THE SUBJECT-MATTER OF THE TEXT. THE LINEAL FIGURES AND THE EXPLANATION OF THEM 1. Having described the Y King as consisting of a text in explanation of certain lineal figures, and of appendixes to it, and having traced the composition of the former to p. 10 its authors in the twelfth...
Text Section Ii. Xxxvii. The Kia Zan Hexagram : p. 136 XXXVII. THE "K"I "Z"N HEXAGRAM For (the realisation of what is taught in) "K"i "Z"n, (or for the regulation of the family), what is p. 137 most advantageous is that the wife be firm and correct. 1. The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject establishing restrictive regulations in his...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Xxiii. The Po : p. 105 XXIII. THE PO HEXAGRAM Po indicates that (in the state which it symbolises) it will not be advantageous to make a movement in any direction whatever. p. 106 1. The first SIX, divided, shows one overturning the couch by injuring its legs. (The injury will go on to) the destruction of (all)...
Plates. Plate Ii, Figure 1 : PLATE II. Fig. 1. The HEXAGRAMS, exhibited circularly and in a square, according to the natural process of development from the whole and divided lines, and the order ascribed to F-hs.
Appendix Ii. Section I : p. 267 APPENDIX II Treatise on the Symbolism of the Hexagrams, and of the duke of "K"u's Explanations of the several Lines 1 SECTION I I. Heaven, in its motion, (gives the idea of) strength. The superior man, in accordance with this, nerves himself to ceaseless activity. 1. 'The dragon lies hid...
Section I. Section I. Khien : p. 408 APPENDIX IV Supplementary to the Thwan and Yo on the first and second Hexagrams, and showing how they may be interpreted of man's nature and doings 1 SECTION I. "KH"IEN Chapter I. 1. What is called (under Khien) 'the great and originating' is (in man) the first and chief quality...
The Yi King Text. Section I. V. The Hsu Hexagram : p. 67 V. THE HS HEXAGRAM Hs intimates that, with the sincerity which is declared in it, there will be brilliant success. With firmness there will be good fortune; and it will be advantageous to cross the great stream. 1. The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject waiting in the distant border...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Viii. The Pi Hexagram : p. 73 VIII. THE P HEXAGRAM P indicates that (under the conditions which it supposes) there is good fortune. But let (the principal party intended in it) re-examine himself, (as if) p. 74 by divination, whether his virtue be great, unintermitting, and firm. If it be so, there will be no err...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Xv. The Khien : p. 89 XV. THE "KH"IEN HEXAGRAM Khien indicates progress and success. The superior man, (being humble as it implies), will have a (good) issue (to his undertakings). 1. The first SIX, divided, shows us the superior man who adds humility to humility. (Even) the great p. 90 stream may be crossed with...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Xiv. The T : p. 88 XIV. THE T Y HEXAGRAM T Y indicates that, (under the circumstances which it implies), there will be great progress and success. 1. In the first NINE, undivided, there is no approach to what is injurious, and there is no error. Let there be a realisation of the difficulty (and danger...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Xxiv. The Fu Hexagram : p. 107 XXIV. THE F HEXAGRAM F indicates that there will be free course and progress (in what it denotes). (The subject of it) finds no one to distress him in his exits and p. 108 entrances; friends come to him, and no error is committed. He will return and repeat his (proper) course. In seven days...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Xxvii. The I Hexagram : p. 114 XXVII. THE I HEXAGRAM indicates that with firm correctness there will be good fortune (in what is denoted by it). We must look at what we are seeking to nourish, and by the exercise of our thoughts seek for the proper aliment. 1. The first NINE, undivided, (seems to be thus addressed), 'You...
Appendix Vi. Appendix Vi. The Orderly Sequence : p. 433 APPENDIX VI The Orderly Sequence of the Hexagrams a SECTION I 1-3. When there were heaven and earth, then afterwards all things were produced. What fills up (the space) between heaven and earth are (those) all things. Hence ("Kh"ien and Khwn) are followed by "K"un 1. "K"un denotes filling...
Text Section Ii. Xxxix. The Kien Hexagram : p. 141 XXXIX. THE "K"IEN HEXAGRAM In (the state indicated by) "K"ien advantage will be found in the south-west, and the contrary in the north-east. It will be advantageous (also) to meet p. 142 with the great man. (In these circumstances), with firmness and correctness, there will be good fortune...
Text Section Ii. L. The Ting Hexagram : p. 169 L. THE TING HEXAGRAM Ting gives the intimation of great progress and success. 1. The first SIX, divided, shows the caldron overthrown and its feet turned up. (But) there will be p. 170 advantage in its getting rid of what was bad in it. (Or it shows us) the concubine (whose position is...
Title Page : THE Y KING Sacred Books Of The East Vol. 16 The Sacred Books Of China, Vol. 2 Of 6 Part II Of The Texts Of Confucianism. JAMES LEGGE, TRANSLATOR. Oxford, The Clarendon Press [1882] Scanned , March, 2003. J. B. Hare, Redactor. This Text Is In The Public Domain. These Files May Be Used For Any...
Text Section Ii. Liii. The Kien Hexagram : p. 178 LIII. THE "K"IEN HEXAGRAM Kien suggests to us the marriage of a young lady, and the good fortune (attending it). There will be advantage in being firm and correct. 1. The first SIX, divided, shows the wild geese gradually approaching the shore. A young officer (in similar circumstances)...
Preface : p. xiii PREFACE I wrote out a translation of the Y King, embracing both the Text and the Appendixes, in 1854 and 1855; and have to acknowledge that when the manuscript was completed, I knew very little about the scope and method of the book. I laid the volumes containing the result of my labour...
Appendix I. Section I : p. 213 THE APPENDIXES APPENDIX I Treatise on the Thwan 1, or king Wn's Explanations of the entire Hexagrams SECTION I I. 1. Vast is the 'great and originating (power)' indicated by "Kh"ien! All things owe to it their beginning:--it contains all the meaning belonging to (the name) heaven. 2...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Xi. The Thai Hexagram : p. 81 XI. THE THI HEXAGRAM In Thi (we see) the little gone and the great come. (It indicates that) there will be good fortune, with progress and success. 1. The first NINE, undivided, suggests the idea of grass pulled up, and bringing with it other stalks with whose roots it is connected. Advance...
Appendix Ii. Section Ii : SECTION II XXXI. (The trigram representing) a mountain and above it that for (the waters of) a marsh form Hsien. The superior man, in accordance with this, keeps his mind free from pre-occupation, and open to receive (the influences of) others. 1. 'He moves his great toe:'--his mind is set on wh...
Text Section Ii. Lxi. The Kung Fu Hexagram : p. 199 LXI. THE "K"UNG F HEXAGRAM Kung F (moves even) pigs and fish, and leads to good fortune. There will be advantage in crossing p. 200 the great stream. There will be advantage in being firm and correct. I. The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject resting (in himself). There will be good...
Text Section Ii. Xl. The Kieh Hexagram : p. 144 XL. THE "K"IEH HEXAGRAM In (the state indicated by) "K"ieh advantage will be found in the south-west. If no (further) operations be called for, there will be good fortune in coming back (to the old conditions). If some operations be called for, there will be good fortune in the early...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Ix. The Hsiao : p. 76 IX. THE HSIO "KH" HEXAGRAM Hsio "Kh" indicates that (under its conditions) there will be progress and success. (We see) dense clouds, but no rain coming from our borders in the west. 1. The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject returning and pursuing his own course. What mistake should he...
Text Section Ii. Xli. The Sun Hexagram : p. 146 XLI. THE SUN HEXAGRAM In (what is denoted by) Sun, if there be sincerity (in him who employs it), there will be great good fortune:--freedom from error; firmness and correctness that can be maintained; and advantage in every p. 147 movement that shall be made. In what shall this (sincerity...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Iv. The Mang Hexagram : p. 64 IV. THE MNG HEXAGRAM Mng (indicates that in the case which it presupposes) there will be progress and success. I do not (go and) seek the youthful and inexperienced, p. 65 but he comes and seeks me. When he shows (the sincerity that marks) the first recourse to divination, I instruct him. If...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Ii. The Khw : p. 59 II. THE KHWN HEXAGRAM Khwn (represents) what is great and originating, penetrating, advantageous, correct and having the firmness of a mare. When the superior man (here p. 60 intended) has to make any movement, if he take the initiative, he will go astray; if he follow, he will find his...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Xvii. The Sui : p. 93 XVII. THE SUI HEXAGRAM Sui indicates that (under its conditions) there will be great progress and success. But it will be advantageous to be firm and correct. There will (then) be no error. 1. The first NINE, undivided, shows us one changing the object of his pursuit; but if he be firm...
Section I. Section Ii. Khwan : p. 418 SECTION II: KHWN 1 Chapter I. 1. (What is indicated by) Khwn is most gentle and weak, but, when put in motion, is p. 419 hard and strong; it is most still, but is able to give every definite form. 2. 'By following, it obtains its (proper) lord,' and pursues its regular (course). 3. It...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Xx. The Kwan Hexagram : p. 99 XX. THE KWN HEXAGRAM Kwn shows (how he whom it represents should be like) the worshipper who has washed his hands, but not (yet) presented his offerings;--with sincerity p. 100 and an appearance of dignity (commanding reverent regard). 1. The first SIX, divided, shows the looking...
Text Section Ii. Xlix. The Ko Hexagram : p. 167 XLIX. THE KO HEXAGRAM (What takes place as indicated by) Ko is believed in only after it has been accomplished. There will be great progress and success. Advantage will come from being firm and correct. (In that case) occasion for repentance will disappear. 1. The first NINE, undivided...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Xvi. The Yu Hexagram : p. 91 XVI. THE Y HEXAGRAM Y indicates that, (in the state which it implies), feudal princes may be set up, and the hosts put in motion, with advantage. 1. The first SIX, divided, shows its subject proclaiming his pleasure and satisfaction. There will be evil. 2. The second SIX, divided, shows one...
Text Section Ii. Xlvi. The Shang Hexagram : p. 159 XLVI. THE SHNG HEXAGRAM Shng indicates that (under its conditions) there will be great progress and success. Seeking by p. 160 (the qualities implied in it) to meet with the great man, its subject need have no anxiety. Advance to the south will be fortunate. 1. The first SIX, divided, shows...
Appendix V. Appendix V. Treatise Of Remarks : p. 422 APPENDIX V TREATISE OF REMARKS ON THE TRIGRAMS Chapter I. 1. Anciently, when the sages made the Y, in order to give mysterious assistance to the spiritual Intelligences, they produced (the rules for the use of) the divining plant. 2. The number 3 was assigned to heaven, 2 to earth...
Plates. Plate I : PLATE I. The HEXAGRAMS, in the order in which they appear in the Y, and were arranged by Kin Wn.
Text Section Ii. Xlv. The Zhui Hexagram : p. 156 XLV. THE HUI HEXAGRAM In (the state denoted by) hui, the king will repair to his ancestral temple. It will be advantageous p. 157 (also) to meet with the great man; and then there will be progress and success, though the advantage must come through firm correctness. The use of great victims...
Text Section Ii. Lvii. The Sun Hexagram : p. 189 LVII. THE SUN HEXAGRAM Sun intimates that (under the conditions which it denotes) there will be some little attainment and progress. There will be advantage in movement p. 190 onward in whatever direction. It will be advantageous (also) to see the great man. 1. The first SIX, divided, shows...
The Yi King Text. Section I. Xxvi. The T : p. 112 XXVI. THE T KH HEXAGRAM Under the conditions of T "Kh" it will be advantageous to be firm and correct. (If its subject do not seek to) enjoy his revenues in his own family (without taking service at court), there will be good fortune. It will be advantageous for him to cross the gre...
Text Section Ii. Xliv. The Kau Hexagram : p. 154 XLIV. THE KU HEXAGRAM Ku shows a female who is bold and strong. It will not be good to marry (such) a female. p. 155 1. The first SIX, divided, shows how its subject should be kept (like a carriage) tied and fastened to a metal drag, in which case with firm correctness there will be good...
Text Section Ii. Lvi. The Lu Hexagram : p. 187 LVI. THE L HEXAGRAM L intimates that (in the condition which it denotes) there may be some little attainment and progress. If the stranger or traveller be firm and correct as he ought to be, there will be good fortune. 1. The first SIX, divided, shows the stranger mean and meanly occupied...
Text Section Ii. Xxxiv. The Ta Kwang Hexagram : p. 129 XXXIV. THE T "K"WANG HEXAGRAM T "K"wang indicates that (under the conditions which it symbolises) it will be advantageous to be firm and correct. p. 130 1. The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject manifesting his strength in his toes. But advance will lead to evil,--most certainly. 2...
