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1If he go forward, he will not err, though there may be some small cause for regret. 4. The fourth line, undivided, shows its subject in such a state that, if he be greatly fortunate, he will receive no blame. 5. The fifth line, undivided, shows the union (of all) under its subject in the place of dignity. There will be no error. If any do not have confidence in him, let him see to it that (his virtue) be great, longcontinued, and firmly correct, and all occasion for repentance will disappear. 6. The topmost line, divided, shows its subject sighing and weeping ; but there will be no error. XLV. Shui denotes collecting together, or things so collected ; and hence this hexagram concerns the state of the kingdom when a happy union prevails between the sovereign and his ministers, between high and low ; and replies in a vague way to the question how this state is to be preserved; by the influence of religion, and the great man, who is a sage upon the throne. He, ‘the king,’ will repair to his ancestral temple, and meet in spirit there with the spirits of his ancestors. Whatever he does, being correct and right, will succeed. His religious services will be distinguished by their dignity and splendour. His victims will SECT. I. THE SHANG HEXAGRAM. 159 XLVI. Tue SHANG HeExacraM. Shang indicates that (under its conditions) there will be great progress and success. Seeking by be the best that can be obtained, and other things will be in harmony with them. Line 1 is weak, and in the place of a strong line. It hasa proper correlate in 4, but is separated from him by the intervention of two weak lines. The consequence of these things is supposed to be expressed in the first part of the symbolism; but the subject of the line is possessed by the desire for union, which is the theme of the hexagram. Calling out to his correlate for help, he obtains it, and his sorrow is turned into joy. Line 2 is in its proper place, and responds to the strong ruler in 5, who encourages and helps the advance of its subject. He possesses also the sincerity, proper to him in his central position; and though he were able to offer only the sacrifice of the spring, small compared with the fulness of the sacrifices in summer and autumn, it would be accepted. Line 3 is weak, in the place of a strong line, and advanced from the central place. The topmost line, moreover, is no proper correlate. But its subject is possessed by the desire for union ; and though 2 and 4 decline to associate with him, he presses on to 6, which is also desirous of union. That common desire brings them together, notwithstanding 3 and 6 are both divided lines; and with difficulty the subject of 3 accomplishes his object. (But that an ordinary rule for interpreting the lineal indications may be thus overruled by extraordinary considerations shows how much of fancy there is in the symbolism or in the commentaries on it.]
2(But that an ordinary rule for interpreting the lineal indications may be thus overruled by extraordinary considerations shows how much of fancy there is in the symbolism or in the commentaries on it.] Line 4 has its correlate in 1, and is near to the ruling line in 5. We may expect a good auspice for it; but its being strong in an odd place, calls for the caution which is insinuated. Line 5 is strong, central, and in its correct position. Through 160 THE yi KING. TEXT. (the qualities implied in it) to meet with the great man, its subject need have no anxiety. Advance to the south will be fortunate. 1. The first line, divided, shows its subject advancing upwards with the welcome (of those above him). There will be great good fortune. 2. The second line, undivided, shows its subject with that sincerity which will make even the (small) offerings of the vernal sacrifice acceptable. There will be no error. 3. The third line, undivided, shows its subject ascending upwards (as into) an empty city. 4. The fourth line, divided, shows its subject employed by the king to present his offerings on mount KAi. There will be good fortune ; there will be no mistake. 5. The fifth line, divided, shows its subject firmly correct, and therefore enjoying good fortune. He ascends the stairs (with all due ceremony). 6. The sixth line, divided, shows its subject advancing upwards blindly. Advantage will be found in a ceaseless maintenance of firm correctness. its subject there may be expected the full realisation of the idea of the hexagram. ‘ Line 6, weak, and at the extremity of the figure, is still anxious for union ; but he has no proper correlate, and all below are united in 5. Its subject mourns his solitary condition; and his good feeling will preserve him from error and blame. ; XLVI. The character Shang is used of advancing in an upward direction, ‘advancing and ascending.’ And here, as the name of the hexagram, it denotes the advance of a good officer to the highest pinnacle of distinction. The second line, in the centre of the lower trigram, is strong, but the strength is tempered by its being in an even place. As the representative of the subject of the SECT. II. THE KHWAN HEXAGRAM. 161 XLVII. Tue Kuwdkn Hexacram. In (the condition denoted by) Khw&n there may (yet be) progress and success. For the firm and hexagram, it shows him to be possessed of modesty and force. Then the ruler’s seat, the fifth place, is occupied by a divided line, indicating that he will welcome the advance of 2. The officer therefore both has the qualities that fit him to advance, and a favourable opportunity to do so. The result of his advance will be fortunate.
3Then the ruler’s seat, the fifth place, is occupied by a divided line, indicating that he will welcome the advance of 2. The officer therefore both has the qualities that fit him to advance, and a favourable opportunity to do so. The result of his advance will be fortunate. It is said that after he has met with the ruler, ‘the great man’ in 5, ‘advance to the south will be fortunate. AQ Hsi and other critics say that ‘advancing to the south’ is equivalent simply to ‘advancing forwards.’ The south is the region of brightness and warmth; advance towards it will be a joyful progress. As P. Regis explains the phrase, the traveller will proceed ‘ via recta simillima illi qua itur ad austrates felicesque plagas.’ Line 1 is weak, where it should be strong; its subject, that is, is humble and docile. Those above him, therefore, welcome his advance. Another interpretation of the line is suggested by Appendix I; which deserves consideration. As the first line of Sun, moreover, it may be supposed to concentrate in itself its attribute of docility, and be the lord of the trigram. See on the second line of 3hui. Line 2 is strong, and the weak 5 is its proper correlate. We have a strong officer serving a weak ruler ; he could not do so unless he were penetrated with a sincere and devoted loyalty. Paragraph 3 describes the boldness and fearlessness of the advance of the third line. According to the Khang-hsi editors, who, I think, are right, there is a shade of condemnation in the line. Its subject is too bold. Line 4 occupies the place of a great minister, in immediate contiguity to his ruler, who confides in him, and raises him to the highest distinction as a feudal prince. The mention of mount {16} M 162 THE Yf KING. ‘ TEXT. correct, the (really) great man, there will be good fortune. He will fall into no error. If he make speeches, his words cannot be made good. 1. The first line, divided, shows its subject with . bare buttocks straitened under the stump of a tree. He enters a dark valley, and for three years has no prospect (of deliverance). 2. The second line, undivided, shows its subject straitened amidst his wine and viands. There come to him anon the red knee-covers (of the ruler). It will be well for him (to maintain his sincerity as) in sacrificing. Active operations (on his part) will lead to evil, but he will be free from blame. 3. The third line, divided, shows its subject straitened before a (frowning) rock. He lays hold of thorns. He enters his palace, and does not see his wife. There will be evil. 4. The fourth line, undivided, shows its subject proceeding very slowly (to help the subject of the first line), who is straitened by the carriage adorned with metal in front of him. There will be occasion for regret, but the end will be good.
The source text as printed, transcribed diplomatically. Where the source language uses a non-Latin script that reaches us only through a Victorian romanisation, this layer is labelled transliteration, because that is what we hold.
Romanised transliteration as printed by the translator, not the original script. This is what we hold.
1If he go forward, he will not err, though there may be some small cause for regret. 4. The fourth line, undivided, shows its subject in such a state that, if he be greatly fortunate, he will receive no blame. 5. The fifth line, undivided, shows the union (of all) under its subject in the place of dignity. There will be no error. If any do not have confidence in him, let him see to it that (his virtue) be great, longcontinued, and firmly correct, and all occasion for repentance will disappear. 6. The topmost line, divided, shows its subject sighing and weeping ; but there will be no error. XLV. Shui denotes collecting together, or things so collected ; and hence this hexagram concerns the state of the kingdom when a happy union prevails between the sovereign and his ministers, between high and low ; and replies in a vague way to the question how this state is to be preserved; by the influence of religion, and the great man, who is a sage upon the throne. He, ‘the king,’ will repair to his ancestral temple, and meet in spirit there with the spirits of his ancestors. Whatever he does, being correct and right, will succeed. His religious services will be distinguished by their dignity and splendour. His victims will SECT. I. THE SHANG HEXAGRAM. 159 XLVI. Tue SHANG HeExacraM. Shang indicates that (under its conditions) there will be great progress and success. Seeking by be the best that can be obtained, and other things will be in harmony with them. Line 1 is weak, and in the place of a strong line. It hasa proper correlate in 4, but is separated from him by the intervention of two weak lines. The consequence of these things is supposed to be expressed in the first part of the symbolism; but the subject of the line is possessed by the desire for union, which is the theme of the hexagram. Calling out to his correlate for help, he obtains it, and his sorrow is turned into joy. Line 2 is in its proper place, and responds to the strong ruler in 5, who encourages and helps the advance of its subject. He possesses also the sincerity, proper to him in his central position; and though he were able to offer only the sacrifice of the spring, small compared with the fulness of the sacrifices in summer and autumn, it would be accepted. Line 3 is weak, in the place of a strong line, and advanced from the central place. The topmost line, moreover, is no proper correlate. But its subject is possessed by the desire for union ; and though 2 and 4 decline to associate with him, he presses on to 6, which is also desirous of union. That common desire brings them together, notwithstanding 3 and 6 are both divided lines; and with difficulty the subject of 3 accomplishes his object. (But that an ordinary rule for interpreting the lineal indications may be thus overruled by extraordinary considerations shows how much of fancy there is in the symbolism or in the commentaries on it.]
2(But that an ordinary rule for interpreting the lineal indications may be thus overruled by extraordinary considerations shows how much of fancy there is in the symbolism or in the commentaries on it.] Line 4 has its correlate in 1, and is near to the ruling line in 5. We may expect a good auspice for it; but its being strong in an odd place, calls for the caution which is insinuated. Line 5 is strong, central, and in its correct position. Through 160 THE yi KING. TEXT. (the qualities implied in it) to meet with the great man, its subject need have no anxiety. Advance to the south will be fortunate. 1. The first line, divided, shows its subject advancing upwards with the welcome (of those above him). There will be great good fortune. 2. The second line, undivided, shows its subject with that sincerity which will make even the (small) offerings of the vernal sacrifice acceptable. There will be no error. 3. The third line, undivided, shows its subject ascending upwards (as into) an empty city. 4. The fourth line, divided, shows its subject employed by the king to present his offerings on mount KAi. There will be good fortune ; there will be no mistake. 5. The fifth line, divided, shows its subject firmly correct, and therefore enjoying good fortune. He ascends the stairs (with all due ceremony). 6. The sixth line, divided, shows its subject advancing upwards blindly. Advantage will be found in a ceaseless maintenance of firm correctness. its subject there may be expected the full realisation of the idea of the hexagram. ‘ Line 6, weak, and at the extremity of the figure, is still anxious for union ; but he has no proper correlate, and all below are united in 5. Its subject mourns his solitary condition; and his good feeling will preserve him from error and blame. ; XLVI. The character Shang is used of advancing in an upward direction, ‘advancing and ascending.’ And here, as the name of the hexagram, it denotes the advance of a good officer to the highest pinnacle of distinction. The second line, in the centre of the lower trigram, is strong, but the strength is tempered by its being in an even place. As the representative of the subject of the SECT. II. THE KHWAN HEXAGRAM. 161 XLVII. Tue Kuwdkn Hexacram. In (the condition denoted by) Khw&n there may (yet be) progress and success. For the firm and hexagram, it shows him to be possessed of modesty and force. Then the ruler’s seat, the fifth place, is occupied by a divided line, indicating that he will welcome the advance of 2. The officer therefore both has the qualities that fit him to advance, and a favourable opportunity to do so. The result of his advance will be fortunate.
3Then the ruler’s seat, the fifth place, is occupied by a divided line, indicating that he will welcome the advance of 2. The officer therefore both has the qualities that fit him to advance, and a favourable opportunity to do so. The result of his advance will be fortunate. It is said that after he has met with the ruler, ‘the great man’ in 5, ‘advance to the south will be fortunate. AQ Hsi and other critics say that ‘advancing to the south’ is equivalent simply to ‘advancing forwards.’ The south is the region of brightness and warmth; advance towards it will be a joyful progress. As P. Regis explains the phrase, the traveller will proceed ‘ via recta simillima illi qua itur ad austrates felicesque plagas.’ Line 1 is weak, where it should be strong; its subject, that is, is humble and docile. Those above him, therefore, welcome his advance. Another interpretation of the line is suggested by Appendix I; which deserves consideration. As the first line of Sun, moreover, it may be supposed to concentrate in itself its attribute of docility, and be the lord of the trigram. See on the second line of 3hui. Line 2 is strong, and the weak 5 is its proper correlate. We have a strong officer serving a weak ruler ; he could not do so unless he were penetrated with a sincere and devoted loyalty. Paragraph 3 describes the boldness and fearlessness of the advance of the third line. According to the Khang-hsi editors, who, I think, are right, there is a shade of condemnation in the line. Its subject is too bold. Line 4 occupies the place of a great minister, in immediate contiguity to his ruler, who confides in him, and raises him to the highest distinction as a feudal prince. The mention of mount {16} M 162 THE Yf KING. ‘ TEXT. correct, the (really) great man, there will be good fortune. He will fall into no error. If he make speeches, his words cannot be made good. 1. The first line, divided, shows its subject with . bare buttocks straitened under the stump of a tree. He enters a dark valley, and for three years has no prospect (of deliverance). 2. The second line, undivided, shows its subject straitened amidst his wine and viands. There come to him anon the red knee-covers (of the ruler). It will be well for him (to maintain his sincerity as) in sacrificing. Active operations (on his part) will lead to evil, but he will be free from blame. 3. The third line, divided, shows its subject straitened before a (frowning) rock. He lays hold of thorns. He enters his palace, and does not see his wife. There will be evil. 4. The fourth line, undivided, shows its subject proceeding very slowly (to help the subject of the first line), who is straitened by the carriage adorned with metal in front of him. There will be occasion for regret, but the end will be good.
The source text as printed, transcribed diplomatically. Where the source language uses a non-Latin script that reaches us only through a Victorian romanisation, this layer is labelled transliteration, because that is what we hold.
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