Hexagram 39 | Obstruction | |||
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In (the state indicated by) Jiǎn advantage will be found in the south-west, and the contrary in the north-east. It will be advantageous (also) to meet with the great man. (In these circumstances), with firmness and correctness, there will be good fortune.
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Judgement | Obstruction. The southwest furthers. The northeast does not further. It furthers one to see the great man. Perseverance brings good fortune. | |||
Image | Water on the mountain. Image of Obstruction. Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself And molds his character. | |||
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Expression: Going leads to obstructions, coming leads to great good fortune. It furthers one to see the great man. | |||
Image: 'To advance will (only) increase the difficulties, while his remaining stationary will (be productive of) great (merit):'--his aim is to assist the (subject of the line) inside of him. 'It will be advantageous to meet the great man:'--by his course he follows that noble (lord of the figure). | ||||
95
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Expression: In the midst of the greatest obstructions, friends come. | |||
Image: 'He struggles with the greatest difficulties, while friends are coming (to help him):'--he is in the central position, and possesses the requisite virtue. | ||||
64
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Expression: Going leads to obstructions, coming leads to union. | |||
Image: 'To advance will (only be to) encounter (greater) difficulties; he remains stationary, and unites (with the subject of the line above):'--that is in its proper place and has the solidity (due to it in that position). | ||||
93
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Expression: Going leads to obstructions; hence he comes back. | |||
Image: 'He advances, (but only) to (greater) difficulty; he remains stationary, and returns to his former associates:'--they, (represented in) the inner (trigram), rejoice in him. | ||||
62
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Expression: The king's servant is beset by obstruction upon obstruction, but it is not his own fault. | |||
Image: 'The minister of the king struggles with difficulty on difficulty:'--in the end no blame will be attached to him. | ||||
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Expression: Going leads to obstructions, coming meets with praise. | |||
Image: 'Advancing will conduct to (greater) difficulties, while remaining stationary will afford ground for praise:'--the proper course is to wait. | ||||