Hexagram 39 van 64
De Belemmering
蹇 · Jiǎn
Kan (Water) · Gen (Mountain)
Het Oordeel
In de (door) Kien (aangeduide) toestand zal voordeel gevonden worden in het zuidwesten, en het tegendeel in het noordoosten. Het zal (ook) voordelig zijn de grote man te ontmoeten. (Onder deze omstandigheden), met vastheid en oprechtheid, zal er geluk zijn.
De zes lijnen
Lijn 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.
Lijn 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.
Lijn 3
The third NINE, undivided, shows its subject advancing, (but only) to (greater) difficulties. He remains stationary, and returns (to his former associates).
Lijn 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).
Lijn 5
The fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject struggling with the greatest difficulties, while friends are coming to help him.
Lijn 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.
Kernthema's
- obstakels
- pauze
- hulp zoeken
- innerlijk werk
Klassieke tekst: de vertaling van James Legge (1882, publiek domein), getoond in het Engels. Vertalingen zijn onderweg.