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Hsiao
Kwo
Hsiao Kwo
indicates that (in the circumstances which it implies) there will be
progress and attainment. But it will be advantageous to be firm and
correct. (What the name denotes) may be done in small affairs, but not
in great affairs. (It is like) the notes that come down from a bird
on the wing;-to descend is better than to ascend. There will (in this
way) be great good fortune.
1. The
first six, divided, suggests (the idea of) a bird flying, (and ascending)
till the issue is evil.
2. The
second six, divided, shows its subject passing by his grandfather, and
meeting with his grandmother; not attempting anything against his ruler,
but meeting him as his minister. There will be no error.
3. The
third NINE, undivided, shows its subject taking no extraordinary precautions
against danger; and some in consequence finding opportunity to assail
and injure him. There will be evil.
4. The
fourth NINE, undivided, shows its subject falling into no error, but
meeting (the exigency of his situation), without exceeding (in his natural
course). If he go forward, there will be peril, and he must be cautious.
There is no occasion to be using firmness perpetually.
5. The
fifth six, divided, (suggests the idea) of dense clouds, but no rain,
coming from our borders in the west. It also (shows) the prince shooting
his arrow, and taking the bird in a cave.
6. The
sixth six, divided, shows its subject not meeting (the exigency of his
situation), and exceeding (his proper course). (It suggests the idea
of) a bird flying far aloft. There will be evil. The case is what is
called one of calamity and self produced injury. |
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