Skip navigation
Show Comments :
Hexagram 14 Possession in Great Measure
Expression Dà Yǒu indicates that, (under the circumstances which it implies), there will be great progress and success.
Judgement Possession in Great Measure. Supreme success.
Image Fire in heaven above: The image of Possession in Great Measure. Thus the superior man curbs evil and furthers good, and thereby obeys the benevolent will of heaven.
69
  Expression: He is blessed by heaven. Good fortune. Nothing that does not further.
Image: 'The good fortune attached to the topmost line of Dà Yǒu' arises from the help of Heaven.
65
      Expression: He whose truth is accessible, yet dignified, has good fortune.
Image: 'His sincerity is reciprocated by all the others:'--his sincerity serves to stir and call out what is in their minds. 'The good fortune springing from a display of proper majesty' shows how they might (otherwise) feel too easy, and make no preparation (to serve him).
94
  Expression: He makes a difference between himself and his neighbor. No blame.
Image: 'He keeps his great resources under restraint:'--his wisdom discriminates clearly (what he ought to do).
93
  Expression: A prince offers it to the Son of Heaven. A petty man cannot do this.
Image: 'A feudal prince presents his offerings to the son of Heaven:'--a small man (in such a position) does (himself) harm.
92
  Expression: A big wagon for loading. One may undertake something. No blame.
Image: 'A large waggon with its load' refers to the (virtue) accumulated (in the subject of the line), so that he will suffer no loss (in the conduct of affairs).
19
  Expression: No relationship with what is harmful; there is no blame in this. If one remains conscious of difficulty, one remains without blame.
Image: This first NINE, (undivided),of Dà Yǒu shows no approach to what is injurious.