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I Ching
Book of changes, Yu Hexagram
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16 Yu

Yu indicates that, (in the state which it implies), feudal princes may be set up, and the hosts put in motion, with advantage.

1. The first six, divided, shows its subject proclaiming his pleasure and satisfaction. There will be evil.

2. The second six, divided, shows one who is firm as a rock. (He sees a thing) without waiting till it has come to pass; with his firm correctness there will be good fortune.

3- The third six, divided, shows one looking up, (for favors), while he indulges the feeling of pleasure and satisfaction. If he would understand! -- If he be late in doing so, there will indeed be occasion for repentance.

4. The fourth NINE, undivided, shows him from whom the harmony and satisfaction come. Great is the success which he obtains. Let him not allow suspicions to enter his mind, and thus friends will gather around him.

5. The fifth six, divided, shows one with a chronic complaint, but who lives on without dying.

6. The topmost six, divided, shows its subject with darkened mind devoted to the pleasure and satisfaction (of the time); but if he change his course even when (it may be considered as) completed, there will be no error.

 

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