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Tsui
In (the
state denoted by) Tsui, the king will repair to his ancestral temple.
It will be advantageous (also) to meet with the great man; and then
there will be progress and success, though the advantage must come through
firm correctness. The use of great victims will conduce to good fortune;
and in whatever direction movement is made, it will be advantageous.
1. The
first six, divided, shows its subject with a sincere desire (for union),
but unable to carry it out, so that disorder is brought into the sphere
of his union. If he cry out (for help to his proper correlate), all
at once (his tears) will give place to smiles. He need not mind (the
temporary difficulty); as he goes forward, there will be no error.
2. The
second six, divided, shows its subject led forward (by his correlate).
There will be good fortune, and freedom from error. There is entire
sincerity, and in that case (even the small offerings of) the vernal
sacrifice are acceptable.
3. The
third six, divided, shows its subject striving after union and seeming
to sigh, yet nowhere finding any advantage. If he go forward, he will
not err, though there may be some small cause for regret.
4. The
fourth NINE, undivided, shows its subject in such a state that, if he
be greatly fortunate, he will receive no blame.
5. The
fifth NINE, undivided, shows the union (of all) under its subject in
the place of dignity. There will be no error. If any do not have confidence
in him, let him see to it that (his virtue) be great, long continued,
and firmly correct, and all occasion for repentance will disappear.
6. The
topmost six, divided, shows its subject sighing and weeping; but there
will be no error. |
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