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Hexagram 62 Preponderance of the Small
Expression Hsiâo Kwo indicates that (in the circumstances which it implies) there will be progress and attainment. But it will be advantageous to be firm and correct. (What the name denotes) may be done in small affairs, but not in great affairs. (It is like) the notes that come down from a bird on the wing;--to descend is better than to ascend. There will (in this way) be great good fortune.
Judgement Preponderance of the Small. Success. Perseverance furthers. Small things may be done; great things should not be done. The flying bird brings the message: It is not well to strive upward, It is well to remain below. Great good fortune.
Image Thunder on the mountain. Image of Preponderance of the Small. Thus in his conduct the superior man gives preponderance to reverence. In bereavement he gives preponderance to grief. In his expenditures he gives preponderance to thrift.
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      Expression: He passes him by, not meeting him. The flying bird leaves him. Misfortune. This means bad luck and injury.
Image: 'He does not meet the exigency (of his situation), and exceeds (his proper course):'--(the position indicates) the habit of domineering.
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      Expression: Dense clouds, no rain from our western territory. The prince shoots and hits him who is in the cave.
Image: 'There are dense clouds, but no rain:'--(the line) is in too high a place.
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  Expression: No blame. He meets him without passing by. Going brings danger. One must be on guard. Do not act. Be constantly persevering.
Image: 'He meets the exigency (of his situation), without exceeding (the proper course):'--(he does so), the position being inappropriate (for a strong line). 'If he go forward, there will be peril, and he must be cautious:'--the result would be that his course would not be long pursued.
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  Expression: If one is not extremely careful, somebody may come up from behind and strike him. Misfortune.
Image: 'Some in consequence find opportunity to assail and injure him. There will be evil:'--how great will it be!
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      Expression: She passes by her ancestor and meets her ancestress. He does not reach his prince and meets the official. No blame.
Image: 'He does not attempt to reach his ruler:'-- a minister should not overpass the distance (between his ruler and himself).
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      Expression: The bird meets with misfortune through flying.
Image: 'There is a bird flying (and ascending) till the result is evil:'--nothing can be done to avoid this issue.