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Ming
Ming I
indicates that (in the circumstances which it denotes) it will be advantageous
to realize the difficulty (of the position), and maintain firm correctness.
1. The
first NINE, undivided, shows its subject, (in the condition indicated
by) Ming I, flying, but with drooping wings. When the superior man (is
revolving) his going away, he may be for three days without eating.
Wherever he goes, the people there may speak (derisively of him).
2. The
second six, divided, shows its subject, (in the condition indicated
by) Ming I, wounded in the left thigh. He saves himself by the strength
of a (swift) horse; and is fortunate.
3. The
third NINE, undivided, shows its subject, (in the condition indicated
by) Ming I, hunting in the south, and taking the great chief (of the
darkness). He should not be eager to make (all) correct (at once).
4. The
fourth six, divided, shows its subject (just) entered into the left
side of the belly (of the dark land). (But) he is able to carry out
the mind appropriate (in the condition indicated by) Ming I, quitting
the gate and courtyard (of the lord of darkness).
5. The
fifth six, divided, shows how the count of Ki fulfilled the condition
indicated by Ming I. It will be advantageous to be firm and correct.
6. The
sixth six, divided, shows the case where there is no light, but (only)
obscurity. (Its subject) had at first ascended to (the top of) the sky;
his future shall be to go into the earth.
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