Hexagrama 33 de 64
A Retirada
遯 · Dùn
Qian (Heaven) · Gen (Mountain)
O Julgamento
Thun indica progresso bem-sucedido (nas suas circunstâncias). Em pequena medida será (ainda) vantajoso ser firme e correto.
As seis linhas
Linha 1
The first SIX, divided, shows a retiring tail. The position is perilous. No movement in any direction should be made.
Linha 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.
Linha 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.
Linha 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.
Linha 5
The fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject retiring in an admirable way. With firm correctness there will be good fortune.
Linha 6
The sixth NINE, undivided, shows its subject retiring in a noble way. It will be advantageous in every respect.
Temas centrais
- retirada
- oportunidade
- dignidade
- distância estratégica
Texto clássico: a tradução de James Legge (1882, domínio público), apresentada em inglês. As traduções estão a caminho.