Hexagrama 39 de 64
O Obstáculo
蹇 · Jiǎn
Kan (Water) · Gen (Mountain)
O Julgamento
No (estado indicado por) Kien a vantagem encontrar-se-á a sudoeste, e o contrário a nordeste. Será vantajoso (também) encontrar-se com o grande homem. (Nestas circunstâncias), com firmeza e retidão, haverá boa fortuna.
As seis linhas
Linha 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.
Linha 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.
Linha 3
The third NINE, undivided, shows its subject advancing, (but only) to (greater) difficulties. He remains stationary, and returns (to his former associates).
Linha 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).
Linha 5
The fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject struggling with the greatest difficulties, while friends are coming to help him.
Linha 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.
Temas centrais
- obstáculos
- pausa
- procurar ajuda
- trabalho interior
Texto clássico: a tradução de James Legge (1882, domínio público), apresentada em inglês. As traduções estão a caminho.