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58. Dui – Joyful

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Sequence of the Gua

Proceeding humbly makes people feel joyous. Thus, after Proceeding Humbly, Joyful follows.

Commentary on the Symbol

Lakes clinging one to the other. An image of Joyful. In correspondence with this, the superior person makes friends with people, discussing and practicing the Dao of Truth.

Decision

Joyful.
Prosperous and smooth.
Favorable to be steadfast and upright.

Commentary on the Decision

Joyful. It is a symbol of joy.

The solids are in the center, and the yieldings outer. Joy is favorable to being steadfast and upright. It is acting in accordance with the will of Heaven and in correspondence with the wishes of people.

When one’s priority is to give people joyfulness, they forget their toils. When people are willing to encounter danger, they forget their fear of death.

How great is the power of giving people joyfulness. It stimulates them to do everything possible!

32. Heng – Long Lasting

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Sequence of the Gua

The union of husband and wife should not be short-lived. Thus, after Mutual Influence, Long Lasting follows.

Commentary on the Symbol

The union of Thunder and Wind. An image of Long Lasting. In correspondence with this, the superior person stands firm without changing his aim.

Decision

Long Lasting. Prosperous and smooth. No fault. Favorable to be steadfast and upright. Favorable to have somewhere to go.

Commentary on the Decision

Heng is Long Lasting. The firm is above, the gentle below. Thunder and wind are in mutual support.

Be gentle and in motion. the firm and the gentle respond. This signifies Long Lasting.

Long Lasting brings success; there is no fault. It is favorable to be steadfast and upright. This indicates that Long Lasting accords with the Dao. The Dao of Heaven and Earth is long lasting; it never ends.

It is favorable to go somewhere. An end is always followed by a new beginning.

Sun and moon rely on the Dao of Heaven; thus can their shining be long lasting.

The four seasons change and transform; thus can their production of beings long endure. The holy sage remains long lasting in his way of life; then all things under Heaven are transformed to completion. Contemplate the Dao of Long Lasting, to see the nature of Heaven and Earth and of all beings.

24. Fu – Turning Back

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Sequence of the Gua

Things cannot go beyond the extreme. When they reach the limit, they turn back to the origin. Thus, after Falling Away comes Turning Back.

Commentary on the Symbol

Thunder under Earth. An image of Turning Back. In correspondence with this, the ancient king closed the gates of the passes on the winter solstice. traveling merchants did not travel, nor did the king make inspection of his states.

Decision

Turning Back. Prosperous and smooth.
Going out and coming in. No harm.
Friends arrive. No fault.
The Dao of falling away and turning back, in seven days comes the return. Favorable to have somewhere to go.

Commentary on the Decision

Turning back is prosperous and smooth, the firm returns. Thus, going out and coming in, there is no harm. Friends arrive; there is no fault.

Falling away and turning back in accordance with the Dao of waning and waning. In seven days comes the return. It is the Dao of Heaven.

Favorable to have somewhere to go. The firm is growing and extending. From this gua, Fu, one can see the heart of Heaven and Earth.

23. Bo – Falling Away

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Sequence of the Gua

When adornment becomes excessive, beauty comes to an end. Thus, after Adorning comes Falling Away.

Commentary on the Symbol

Mountain erodes close to the Earth. An image of decaying and Falling Away. In correspondence with this, that which is above becomes benevolent to those below as if building houses on solid foundations.

Decision

Falling Away.
Unfavorable to have somewhere to go.

Commentary on the Decision

Falling Away is decaying. The yielding want to change the firm. Unfavorable to have somewhere to go. Little fellows are growing and extending.

Act in accordance with the situation and keep still. Contemplating the image, the superior person comprehends the alternation of increase and decrease, also the alternation of fullness and emptiness. It is the Dao of Heaven.

20. Guan – Watching

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Sequence of the Gua

When things becomes great, they require careful attention. Thus, after Approaching, Watching follows.

Commentary on the Symbol

The Wind flows over the Earth. An image of Watching. In correspondence with this, the ancient king examined various regions, to observe the people and set forth instruction.

Decision

Watching. Hands are washed, offerings are not yet presented. Being sincere and truthful, reverence appears.

Commentary on the Decision

The great virtue to be watched is above, gentle and obedient. In the central position and correct place, he exhibits his virtue to all under Heaven.

Watching. Hands are washed. Offerings are not yet presented. Being sincere and truthful, reverence appears. In this way, those below observe him and are transformed.

Watching the divine Dao of Heaven, the four seasons proceed without error. Thus the holy sage adopts the divine Dao to give instruction, all under Heaven submit to him.

19. Lin – Approaching

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Sequence of the Gua

When many things have happened and been remedied, one can approach greatness. Thus, after Remedying,Approaching follows.

Commentary on the Symbol

Earth above Lake. An image of Approaching. In correspondence with this, the superior person is willing to teach inexhaustibly. And in his tolerance, protect the people without limit.

Decision

Approaching. Sublimely prosperous and smooth. Favorable to be steadfast and upright. ends in the eighth month; misfortune comes.

Commentary on the Decision

Approaching. The firm is advancing and growing.

Joyous and obedient. the firm is central and properly responded to. Great success along with his correctness. This is the Dao of Heaven.

At the end of the eighth month, there will be misfortune. Recession is not too long in coming.