I Ching

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July 29, 2009

18. Ku - Work on What Has Been Spoiled [Decay]

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-- -- above Kên Keeping Still, Mountain
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----- below Sun The Gentle, Wind
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The Judgement
Work on What Has Been Spoiled
Has supreme success.
It furthers one to cross the great water.
Before the starting point, three days.
After the starting point, three days.
The Image
The wind blows low on the mountain:
The image of Decay.
Thus the superior man stirs up the people
And strengthens their spirit.
Changing Lines
Changing yin at the bottom means:
Setting right what has been spoiled by the father.
If there is a son,
No blame rests upon the departed father.
Danger. In the end good fortune.
Changing yang in the second place means:
Setting right what has been spoiled by the mother.
One must not be too persevering.
Changing yang in the third place means:
Setting right what has been spoiled by the father.
There will be little remorse. No great blame.
Changing yin in the fourth place means:
Tolerating what has been spoiled by the father.
In continuing one sees humiliation.
Changing yin in the fifth place means:
Setting right what has been spoiled by the father.
One meets with praise.
Changing yang at the top means:
He does not serve kings and princes,
Sets himself higher goals.