Hexagram 33 van 64
De Terugtrekking
遯 · Dùn
Qian (Heaven) · Gen (Mountain)
Het Oordeel
Thun duidt succesvolle vooruitgang aan (in zijn omstandigheden). In geringe mate zal het (nog) voordelig zijn om juist en standvastig te zijn.
De zes lijnen
Lijn 1
The first SIX, divided, shows a retiring tail. The position is perilous. No movement in any direction should be made.
Lijn 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.
Lijn 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.
Lijn 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.
Lijn 5
The fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject retiring in an admirable way. With firm correctness there will be good fortune.
Lijn 6
The sixth NINE, undivided, shows its subject retiring in a noble way. It will be advantageous in every respect.
Kernthema's
- terugtrekking
- timing
- waardigheid
- strategische afstand
Klassieke tekst: de vertaling van James Legge (1882, publiek domein), getoond in het Engels. Vertalingen zijn onderweg.