Hexagram 53 van 64
De Ontwikkeling
漸 · Jiàn
Xun (Wind) · Gen (Mountain)
Het Oordeel
Kien suggereert ons het huwelijk van een jonge dame, en het geluk (dat daarmee gepaard gaat). Het zal voordelig zijn om juist en standvastig te zijn.
De zes lijnen
Lijn 1
The first SIX, divided, shows the wild geese gradually approaching the shore. A young officer (in similar circumstances) will be in a position of danger, and be spoken against; but there will be no error.
Lijn 2
The second SIX, divided, shows the geese gradually approaching the large rocks, where they eat and drink joyfully and at ease. There will be good fortune.
Lijn 3
The third NINE, undivided, shows them gradually advanced to the dry plains. (It suggests also the idea of) a husband who goes on an expedition from which he does not return, and of a wife who is pregnant, but will not nourish her child. There will be evil. (The case symbolised) might be advantageous in resisting plunderers.
Lijn 4
The fourth SIX, divided, shows the geese gradually advanced to the trees. They may light on the flat branches. There will be no error.
Lijn 5
The fifth NINE, undivided, shows the geese gradually advanced to the high mound. (It suggests the idea of) a wife who for three years does not become pregnant; but in the end the natural issue cannot be prevented. There will be good fortune.
Lijn 6
The sixth NINE, undivided, shows the geese gradually advanced to the large heights (beyond). Their feathers can be used as ornaments. There will be good fortune.
Kernthema's
- geleidelijke vooruitgang
- geduld
- juiste orde
- partnerschap
Klassieke tekst: de vertaling van James Legge (1882, publiek domein), getoond in het Engels. Vertalingen zijn onderweg.