Hexagram 14 | Possession in Great Measure | |||
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Dà Yǒu indicates that, (under the circumstances which it implies), there will be great progress and success.
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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. | |||
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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
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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
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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
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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. | ||||
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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). | ||||
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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. | ||||