Heksagram 39 af 64
Hindring
蹇 · Jiǎn
Kan (Water) · Gen (Mountain)
Dommen
I (den tilstand, der angives af) Kien vil fordel findes i sydvest, og det modsatte i nordøst. Det vil være fordelagtigt (også) at møde den store mand. (Under disse omstændigheder), med fasthed og retskaffenhed, vil der komme god lykke.
De seks linjer
Linje 1
From the first SIX, divided, we learn that advance (on the part of its subject) will lead to (greater) difficulties, while remaining stationary will afford ground for praise.
Linje 2
The second SIX, divided, shows the minister of the king struggling with difficulty on difficulty, and not with a view to his own advantage.
Linje 3
The third NINE, undivided, shows its subject advancing, (but only) to (greater) difficulties. He remains stationary, and returns (to his former associates).
Linje 4
The fourth SIX, divided, shows its subject advancing, (but only) to (greater) difficulties. He remains stationary, and unites (with the subject of the line above).
Linje 5
The fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject struggling with the greatest difficulties, while friends are coming to help him.
Linje 6
The topmost SIX, divided, shows its subject going forward, (only to increase) the difficulties, while his remaining stationary will be (productive of) great (merit). There will be good fortune, and it will be advantageous to meet with the great man.
Kernetemaer
- forhindringer
- pause
- søge hjælp
- indre arbejde
Klassisk tekst: James Legges oversættelse (1882, offentlig ejendom), vist på engelsk. Oversættelser er på vej.