39 · Jiǎn · Engel
艮 Dağ altta, 坎 Su üstte
KararIn (the state indicated by) Kien 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.
1. çizgiFrom the first SIX, divided, we learn that advance (on the part of its subject) will lead to (greater) difficulties, while remaining stationary will afford ground for praise.
2. çizgiThe second SIX, divided, shows the minister of the king struggling with difficulty on difficulty, and not with a view to his own advantage.
3. çizgiThe third NINE, undivided, shows its subject advancing, (but only) to (greater) difficulties. He remains stationary, and returns (to his former associates).
4. çizgiThe fourth SIX, divided, shows its subject advancing, (but only) to (greater) difficulties. He remains stationary, and unites (with the subject of the line above).
5. çizgiThe fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject struggling with the greatest difficulties, while friends are coming to help him.
6. çizgiThe topmost SIX, divided, shows its subject going forward, (only to increase) the difficulties, while his remaining stationary will be (productive of) great (merit). There will be good fortune, and it will be advantageous to meet with the great man.
— James Legge, 1882
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