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Hexagram 58 The Joyous, Lake
Expression Duì intimates that (under its conditions) there will be progress and attainment. (But) it will be advantageous to be firm and correct.
Judgement The Joyous. Success. Perseverance is favorable.
Image Lakes resting one on the other. Image of the Joyous. Thus the superior man joins with his friends For discussion and practice.
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      Expression: Seductive joyousness.
Image: 'The topmost SIX, (divided), shows the pleasure (of its subject) in leading and attracting others:'--his (virtue) is not yet brilliant.
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  Expression: Sincerity toward disintegrating influences is dangerous.
Image: 'He trusts in one who would injure him:'--his place is that which is correct and appropriate.
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  Expression: Joyousness that is weighed is not at peace. After ridding himself of mistakes a man has joy.
Image: 'The joy in connexion with (the subject of) the fourth NINE, (undivided): is due to the happiness (which he will produce).
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      Expression: Coming joyousness. Misfortune.
Image: 'The evil predicated of one's bringing around himself whatever can give pleasure' is shown by the inappropriateness of the place (of the line).
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  Expression: Sincere joyousness. Good fortune. Remorse disappears.
Image: 'The good fortune attached to the pleasure arising from (inward sincerity)' is due to the confidence felt in the object (of the subject of the line).
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  Expression: Contented joyousness. Good fortune.
Image: 'The good fortune attached to the pleasure of (inward) harmony' arises from there being nothing in the conduct (of the subject of the line) to awaken doubt.