iChing

The question was "Who is the greatest mascot in the world?"

And here was the response:

29. K'an - The Abysmal (Water)

          -- --
         -----     above     K'an   The Abysmal, Water
         -- --
         -- --
         -----     below     K'an   The Abysmal, Water
         -- --

    The Judgement

         The Abysmal repeated.
         If you are sincere, you have success in your heart,
         And whatever you do succeeds.

    The Image

         Water flows on uninterruptedly and reaches its goal:
         The image of the Abysmal repeated.
         Thus the superior man walks in lasting virtue
         And carries on the business of teaching.

    Changing Lines

         Changing yin at the bottom means:
         Repetition of the Abysmal.
         In the abyss one falls into a pit.
         Misfortune.

         Changing yang in the second place means:
         The abyss is dangerous.
         One should strive to attain small things only.

         Changing yin in the third place means:
         Forward and backward, abyss on abyss.
         In danger like this, pause at first and wait,
         Otherwise you will fall into a pit in the abyss.
         Do not act in this way.

         Changing yin in the fourth place means:
         A jug of wine, a bowl of rice with it;
         Earthen vessels
         Simply handed in through the window.
         There is certainly no blame in this.

         Changing yang in the fifth place means:
         The abyss is not filled to overflowing,
         It is filled only to the rim.
         No blame.

         Changing yin at the top means:
         Bound with cords and ropes,
         Shut in between thorn-hedged prison walls:
         For three years one does not find the way.
         Misfortune.

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