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Hexagram 26 The Taming Power of the Great
Expression Under the conditions of Dà Chù it will be advantageous to be firm and correct. (If its subject do not seek to) enjoy his revenues in his own family (without taking service at court), there will be good fortune. It will be advantageous for him to cross the great stream.
Judgement The Taming Power of the Great. Perseverance furthers. Not eating at home brings good fortune. It furthers one to cross the great water.
Image Heaven within the mountain. Image of the Taming Power of the Great. Thus the superior man acquaints himself with many sayings of antiquity And many deeds of the past, In order to strengthen his character thereby.
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  Expression: One attains the way of heaven. Success.
Image: 'In command of the firmament of heaven:'--the way is grandly open for movement.
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      Expression: The tusk of a gelded boar. Good fortune.
Image: 'The good fortune indicated by the fifth SIX, (divided),' shows that there is occasion for congratulation.
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      Expression: The headboard of a young bull. Great good fortune.
Image: 'The great good fortune indicated by the fourth SIX, (divided),' shows that there is occasion for joy.
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  Expression: A good horse that follows others. Awareness of danger, with perseverance, furthers. Practice chariot driving and armed defense daily. It furthers one to have somewhere to go.
Image: 'There will be advantage in whatever direction he may advance:'--(the subject of) the topmost line is of the same mind with him.
92
  Expression: The axletrees are taken from the wagon.
Image: '(He is as) a carriage from which the strap under it has been removed:'--being in the central position, he will incur no blame.
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  Expression: Danger is at hand. It furthers one to desist.
Image: 'He is in a position of peril; it will be advantageous for him to stop his advance:'--he should not rashly expose himself to calamity.