20. Kuan / Contemplation (View)
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-------- above Sun The Gentle, Wind
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The Judgement
Contemplation. The ablution has been made,
But not yet the offering.
Full of trust they look up to him.
The Image
The wind blows over the earth:
The image of Contemplation.
Thus the kings of old visited
the regions of the world,
Contemplated the people,
And gave them instruction.
The Lines
Six in the second place means:
Contemplation through the crack of the door.
Furthering for the perseverance of a woman.
() Nine in the fifth place means:
Contemplation of my life.
The superior man is without blame.
() Nine at the top means:
Contemplation of his life.
The superior man is without blame.
7. Shih / The Army
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-------- below K'an The Abysmal, Water
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The Judgement
The Army. The army needs perseverance
And a strong man.
Good fortune without blame.
The Image
In the middle of the earth is water:
The image of The Army.
Thus the superior man increases his masses
By generosity toward the people.
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