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2 Khwan
Khwan (represents)
what is great and originating, penetrating, advantageous, correct and
having the firmness of a mare. When the superior man (here intended) has
to make any movement, if he take the initiative, he will go astray; if
he follow, he will find his(proper) lord. The advantageousness will be
seen in his getting friends in the south-west, and losing friends in the
north-east. If he rest in correctness and firmness, there will be good
fortune.
1. In the
first six, divided, (we see its subject) treading on hoarfrost. The strong
ice will come (by and by).
2. The second
six, divided, (shows the attribute of) being straight, square, and great.
(Its operation), without repeated efforts, will be in every respect advantageous.
3. The third
six, divided, (shows its subject) keeping his excellence under restraint,
but firmly maintaining it. If he should have occasion to engage in the
king's service, though he will not claim the success (for himself), he
will bring affairs to a good issue.
4. The fourth
six, divided, (shows the symbol of a sack tied up. There will be no ground
for blame or for praise.
5. The fifth
six, divided, (shows) the yellow lower garment. There will be great good
fortune.
6. The sixth
six, divided (shows) dragons fighting in the wild. Their blood is purple
and yellow.
7. (The lines
of this hexagram are all weak and divided, as appears from) the use of
the number six. If those (who are thus represented) be perpetually correct
and firm, advantage will arise.
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