I Ching vernacular full translation

Chapter 21 Lin Gua
The Lin hexagram is composed of Xiadui Shangkun, and the shape of the hexagram is "", which symbolizes "Jianlin". The word "Lin" means "to live above and below", so the hexagram is named "Jianlin".The upper hexagram "Kun" is the earth, and the lower hexagram "Dui" is the lake: the land lives on the top of the lake, condescending, which means that the venerable "supervises" the humble.The whole hexagram reveals the meaning of "being close to things and living above". As far as ancient politics is concerned, it focuses on explaining certain laws of "the upper governs the lower" and "the respect governs the inferior".

Lin: Yuan Heng, Li Zhen.As for August, there is evil.

"Yuan" says: Lin, just soaked and long, speaking and smooth, just in the middle and responding.The big "Heng" is righteous, and it is the way of heaven. "As for the evil in August", it won't be long before it disappears.

"Xiang" said: There is land on the lake, and it is near.A gentleman can teach and think endlessly, and protect the people without bounds.

The translation Lin Gua symbolizes the above and below: extremely prosperous and conducive to sticking to the right way.Come August, there could be danger.

"Tuan Zhuan" says: Lin, that is to say, Yang Qi gradually grows and grows, and gradually resides above.The lower hexagram is Dui, Yi is Yue, the upper hexagram is Kun, and Yi is Shun, which means peace in nature and gentle attitude.Ninety-two is the yang line, which is in the middle of the lower hexagram, and sixty-five is the yin line, which is in the middle of the upper hexagram, and the two lines of the same position are in harmony with each other.This kind of hexagram image combined shows the character and connotation of Lin Gua Hongda, Hengmei and Zhenzheng.It also embodies the principle of heaven.As for the saying "in August, there may be dangers", because the prosperity cannot last long, and the masculinity cannot always flourish.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: The lower hexagram of this hexagram is Dui as Ze, the upper hexagram is Kun as the ground, the embankment is higher than Daze, and the river marsh is contained in the earth. This is the hexagram image of Lin hexagram.When a gentleman observes this hexagram, he is in the world, educates all people, Tan En is extremely worried, protects all people, and has boundless virtue and career.

Interpretation of the Lin hexagram is Kun and Di on the top, Dui and Ze on the bottom.The ground is high and the land is low, which is the image of the above and below, symbolizing the leader's control over the people.When a gentleman looks at this hexagram, he should think that he should not only teach the people, but also think about the people, and that he should be merciful, and its depth is infinite;This is the way of domination.The earth symbolizes the leader, and the water symbolizes the people.The soil is on the water, and the above is commanding, but the soil and the water always soak each other and are intimate.Leaders should also be kind to the people.If it is not handled properly, it will stir up raging waves, and there is a danger of breaking the soil bank.

Ninth day: Xianlin.Zhenji.

"Xiang" said: "Xianlin is Zhenji, and Zhixing is right."

Ninth day of the translation: To control the people by means of probation, stick to the right way and get auspicious.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: To control the people by means of probation, and to stick to the right way can get auspiciousness, which shows that the thoughts and behaviors of the ninth day are correct.

Interpretation of the first line and the upper line of other hexagrams does not focus on gaining or losing position, but focuses on the righteousness at the beginning and the end, while Lin Gua focuses on the right position at the beginning.On the ninth day of the first day when the sun is long, it is in Zhengzheng, which corresponds to June Fourth, so it is "Zhenji".The ninth day of the ninth day is not only facing June Fourth because of its position, it is also facing June Fourth, but also because of its yin and yang relationship with June Fourth.It appreciates June Fourth with virtue, and does not force June Fourth with force, and is willing to be there for it.This kind of experience is called feeling.It is inevitable to feel Zhenji. "Zhenji" has two meanings in "Book of Changes". The word "Zhenji" is in a parallel relationship here, meaning both chaste and auspicious.At the beginning of the ninth day, the yang line occupies the Yang position, and its position is correct, and it corresponds to the June [-]th, so it is both correct and auspicious.

Nine two: Xianlin, auspicious, no disadvantages.

"Xiang" said: "Xianlin is auspicious, there is no disadvantage, and it is not in accordance with fate."

Translation Ninety-two: To control the people by means of probation will bring good luck and no disadvantages.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: To control the people by means of influence will bring good luck and no disadvantages, because at this time the people have not obeyed the order.

Interpretation When the public still has doubts, it is very necessary to win people's hearts in a provocative way.This principle is also applicable in the modern workplace.Especially the newly appointed leadership, who have not yet formed their own prestige, will inevitably face the wait-and-see and questioning of their subordinates, and face the so-called unfavorable situation of "failing to follow orders".Faced with this situation, we can learn from the method of Lin Gua to coordinate the relationship with the masses in a persuasive way.

Six three: Willing to come, no profit.Worry about it, no blame.

"Xiang" said: Gan Lin, the position is not appropriate.If you are worried about it, the blame will not last long.

Translation [-]: It is of no benefit to rule the people with rhetoric.If you already know your worry and correct it, you can avoid the fault.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: Relying on rhetoric to rule the people is just like the Liusan Yin Yao who is not in the Yang position. Such a king is not a competent monarch.If there is some regret, the disaster can be eliminated.

Interpretation uses the sweetness of words to deceive the support of the people, which is called "Ganlin".Repeatedly breaking one's own words will inevitably lead to loss of prestige and resentment, and of course there is no benefit at all.The six-three yin occupies the position of the yang, and if it is not in the middle, it is not right. There is no right response at the top, and it multiplies the two yangs at the bottom. "Xiang Zhuan" says that it is "inappropriate", so its mind is not right.Liusan is more than "dui" and is extremely pleasing, so he blindly uses sweet words and deceitful methods to please the people.If June [-]rd can realize the danger and worry about it, and change course, the influence can still be restored.So Yaoci reminded: "If you worry about it, there is no blame."

June [-]th: Come, no blame.

"Xiang" said: When you come, there is no blame, and you should take the position.

Translation Six Four: There is no harm in governing the country and governing the people personally.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: It is not harmful to manage the country and the people personally, just like the Yin Yao of June Fourth.Such a king is a worthy king.

Interpretation The Communist Party of China put forward the line of "from the masses to the masses" at the most difficult time, which greatly won the hearts of the people, united all the forces that could be united, launched a people's war, and finally won a huge victory.So there is no harm in being close to the people.

Sixth Five-Year: Zhilin, Maharaja's auspiciousness, auspicious.

"Xiang" says: "What is suitable for a great monarch is what is called in action."

Translation Six Five: To govern the people wisely, to obtain the body of a king, is naturally auspicious.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: To get the body of a king, because the six-five line is in the middle of the upper hexagram, and behave like a person to get the right way.

Interpretation of Liuwu is based on softness and respect, and it is in the middle, and the lower and ninety-two yin and yang are in harmony. It can be seen that it can walk in the middle way, and is good at humbly appointing strong and capable ministers to assist itself to rule the world. This is exactly the "majesty" of wisdom.On June [-]th, it was pointed out that the governing people had to come to the scene in person, which is called "presence", and it can be "no blame".And the ruling technique of the truly wise and wise maharaja is "knowledge (wisdom) coming", which is the "property of maharaja" that can get "auspicious".If the leader comes to everything in person, it is inevitable that he will be exhausted, exhausted, and unable to deal with it, which is not conducive to mobilizing the enthusiasm of everyone to the maximum extent.Leaders should be selected from the best and empowered appropriately.Taking the wisdom of all people as one's own wisdom, and being good at taking the wisdom of the lower levels to present to the world, this is the "wisdom presence" of presenting wisdom.It is the "middle way" that does not have to do everything personally, and does not separate itself from the people.

Upper Six: Dunlin, auspicious, no blame.

"Xiang" said: "The auspiciousness of Dunlin is in the heart."

Translation [-]: Governing the people with honesty and honesty is auspicious, and naturally there will be no disasters.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: "Govern the people with honesty, Jici, because the meaning of honesty and honesty exists in the heart."

Interpretation of the upper six is ​​at the extreme of the upper body and Kun in this hexagram because of its feminine nature.The core idea of ​​Lin Gua is to think about people and govern them, and it is essentially a technique of domination.To govern the people must be kind.Those who occupy the extreme position have gained absolute power, are easy to be self-willed, and have tyranny to abuse the people, and the evil consequences are endless.Therefore, this line emphasizes that those who are at the top must be kind to the people. Only in this way can they avoid the warning of "as for August, there is evil" in the hexagrams.It is worth noting that "Dun Lin" is essentially different from "Gan Lin". "Ganlin" is a hypocritical rhetoric, which cannot deceive the people; "Dunlin" is a sincere kindness in the heart, and it is "inside the mind".

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