Esagramma 33 di 64
Il Ritiro
遯 · Dùn
Qian (Heaven) · Gen (Mountain)
Il Giudizio
Thun indica progresso di successo (nelle sue circostanze). In piccola misura sarà (ancora) vantaggioso essere fermi e corretti.
Le sei linee
Linea 1
The first SIX, divided, shows a retiring tail. The position is perilous. No movement in any direction should be made.
Linea 2
The second SIX, divided, shows its subject holding (his purpose) fast as if by a (thong made from the) hide of a yellow ox, which cannot be broken.
Linea 3
The third NINE, undivided, shows one retiring but bound,—to his distress and peril. (If he were to deal with his binders as in) nourishing a servant or concubine, it would be fortunate for him.
Linea 4
The fourth NINE, undivided, shows its subject retiring notwithstanding his likings. In a superior man this will lead to good fortune; a small man cannot attain to this.
Linea 5
The fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject retiring in an admirable way. With firm correctness there will be good fortune.
Linea 6
The sixth NINE, undivided, shows its subject retiring in a noble way. It will be advantageous in every respect.
Temi centrali
- ritiro
- tempismo
- dignità
- distanza strategica
Testo classico: la traduzione di James Legge (1882, pubblico dominio), mostrata in inglese. Le traduzioni sono in arrivo.