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Karar(the qualities implied in it) to meet with the great man, its subject need have no anxiety. Advance to the south will be fortunate.

1. çizgiThe first SIX, divided, shows its subject advancing upwards with the welcome (of those above him). There will be great good fortune.

2. çizgiThe second NINE, undivided, shows its subject with that sincerity which will make even the (small) offerings of the vernal sacrifice acceptable. There will be no error.

3. çizgiThe third NINE, undivided, shows its subject ascending upwards (as into) an empty city.

4. çizgiThe fourth SIX, divided, shows its subject employed by the king to present his offerings on mount Khî. There will be good fortune; there will be no mistake.

5. çizgiThe fifth six, divided, shows its subject firmly correct, and therefore enjoying good fortune. He ascends the stairs (with all due ceremony).

6. çizgiThe sixth six, divided, shows its subject advancing upwards blindly. Advantage will be found in a ceaseless maintenance of firm correctness.

— James Legge, 1882

Metin: James Legge'in 1882 çevirisi (kamu malı), hafifçe düzenlenmiş. Her heksagramın kendi okumamız yazılıyor.