Hexagrama 56 de 64
O Viajante
旅 · Lǚ
Li (Fire) · Gen (Mountain)
O Julgamento
Lü indica que (no estado que denota) pode haver algum pequeno alcance e progresso. Se o estranho ou o viajante for firme e correto como deve ser, haverá boa fortuna.
As seis linhas
Linha 1
The first SIX, divided, shows the stranger mean and meanly occupied. It is thus that he brings on himself (further) calamity.
Linha 2
The second SIX, divided, shows the stranger, occupying his lodging-house, carrying with him his means of livelihood, and provided with good and trusty servants.
Linha 3
The third NINE, undivided, shows the stranger, burning his lodging-house, and having lost his servants. However firm and correct he (try to) be, he will be in peril.
Linha 4
The fourth NINE, undivided, shows the traveller in a resting-place, having (also) the means of livelihood and the axe, (but still saying), 'I am not at ease in my mind.'
Linha 5
The fifth SIX, divided, shows its subject shooting a pheasant. He will lose his arrow, but in the end he will obtain praise and a (high) charge.
Linha 6
The sixth NINE, undivided, suggests the idea of a bird burning its nest. The stranger, (thus represented), first laughs and then cries out. He has lost his ox(-like docility) too readily and easily. There will be evil.
Temas centrais
- viagem
- impermanência
- modéstia em terra estranha
- cautela
Texto clássico: a tradução de James Legge (1882, domínio público), apresentada em inglês. As traduções estão a caminho.