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I Ching
Book of changes, Kan Hexagram
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Kan

When one's resting is like that of the back, and he loses all consciousness of self; when he walks in his courtyard, and does not see any (of the persons) in it,-there will be no error.

1. The first six, divided, shows its subject keeping his toes at rest. There will be no error; but it will be advantageous for him to be persistently firm and correct.

2. The second six, divided, shows its subject keeping the calves of his legs at rest. He cannot help (the subject of the line. above) whom he follows, and is dissatisfied in his mind.

3. The third NINE, undivided, shows its subject keeping his loins at rest, and separating the ribs (from the body below). The situation is perilous, and the heart glows with suppressed excitement.

4. The fourth six, divided, shows its subject keeping his trunk at rest. There will be no error.

5. The fifth six, divided, shows its Subject keeping his jawbones at rest, sb that his words are (all) orderly. Occasion for repentance will disappear.

6. The sixth NINE, undivided, shows its subject devotedly maintaining his restfulness. There will be good fortune.

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