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12 Phi
In Phi there
is the want of good understanding between the (different classes of) men,
and its indication is unfavorable to the firm and correct course of the
superior man. We see in it the great gone and the little come.
1. The first
six, divided, suggests the idea of grass pulled up, and bringing with
it other stalks with whose roots it is connected. With firm correctness
(on the part of its subject), there will be good fortune and progress.
2. The second
six, divided, shows its subject patient and obedient. To the small man
(comporting himself so) there will be good fortune. If the great man (comport
himself) as the distress and obstruction require, he will have success.
3. The third
six, divided, shows its subject ashamed of the purpose folded (in his
breast).
4. The fourth
NINE, undivided, shows its subject acting in accordance with the ordination
(of Heaven), and committing no error. His companions will come and share
in his happiness.
5. In the
fifth NINE, undivided, we see him who brings the distress and obstruction
to a close,-the great man and fortunate. (But let him say), 'We may perish!
We may perish!' (so shall the state of things become firm, as if bound
to a clump of bushy mulberry trees.
6. The sixth
NINE, undivided, shows the overthrow (and removal of) the condition of
distress and obstruction. Before this there was that condition. Hereafter
there will be joy.
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