The wisdom of I Ching

Chapter 13

small accumulation small hindrance
wisdom
Xun Shang Qian Shang
Small animal, Heng.Miyun does not rain, I am in the western suburbs.

"Xu Gua Zhuan" said: "There must be livestock in comparison, so we accept small animals." "Livestock" is composed of the simplified characters of field and z, which means to accumulate crops.Everyone compares to a blind date, and as a result, there is accumulation. The extension of "animal" also has the meaning of raising and stopping; "small" also has the meaning of less, slightly, and insufficient.This hexagram, the lower hexagram is dry, and the upper hexagram is sold, all have more yang and less yin, and are "yin hexagrams"; only "June [-]" is a yin line, and the other five lines are all yang lines, symbolizing that the yang is bigger than the yin and the yang is too strong. , lack of yin, that is to say, the attempt is vigorous, but the strength is insufficient.From another point of view, using one yin to raise five yangs has limited strength and has to stop for a while, so it is called "small animal".That is to say, integrity sometimes has to temporarily stop due to insufficient accumulated strength, and cannot make great achievements; however, this is only a small pause, not enough to stop the action, and it will be prosperous soon, and the original ideal will eventually be realized. is the meaning of this hexagram.

"Small animal" is opposite to "big animal", and the hexagram shapes are also similar. The lower hexagram Qian of "Little Animal" is healthy, the upper hexagram Xun is human, healthy and human, and the will can be prosperous, and "Nine Two" and "Ninth Five" are both Yang Yao in the middle, vigorous and moderate, powerful, and also An image in which the will can pass unimpeded.

However, the accumulation is insufficient and the strength is limited. Even if there are external factors, they are unable to do what they want, and they cannot actively do what they want; In a saturated state, there is no rainfall to compare.Miyun is yin, and the west is the direction of yin, both of which symbolize the lack of accumulated strength.When King Wen of Zhou was imprisoned and he wrote hexagrams, it was equivalent to the moment of "Little Animals", when he saw that Zhou was in the west from the inside, so he said "I".

"Elephant" said: small animals.Get the position softly and respond up and down, like a small animal.Healthy and Sunda, strong and ambitious, is the "Ting". "Miyun does not rain".Still live. "Self in the western suburbs", Shi Weixing also.

The main line of this hexagram is "Six Fourth", the Yin line is in the right position, and the upper and lower five Yang lines echo with it, but the power is not enough, and there is a phenomenon of pause for a while, which is a small obstacle, so it is called " small animal".The lower hexagram Qian is healthy, and the upper hexagram Xun is a person; "[-]" and "[-]" are both vigorous and moderate, so although the will is temporarily delayed, it can still be realized in the end. "Miyun does not rain" means that it is still in progress; "Self in the western suburbs" means that the ambition has not yet been displayed.

"Xiang" said: "Fashion travels in the sky, small animals; gentlemen use Yi Wende."In this hexagram, the upper hexagram "Xun" is the wind, and the lower hexagram "Qian" is the sky; therefore, it is the image of Fengxing in the sky.The wind is flying in the sky, and the rain has not yet poured down. It is a moment of temporary pause in brewing, so it is called "little animal". "Yi" means beauty, and "Wende" refers to literary talent and morality.A gentleman should imitate the spirit of this hexagram and beautify his writing skills and morality; because it is not yet time to make a big difference.

Ninth day of the lunar month: Restoring self-discipline, what a shame, auspicious.

"Xiang" said: "Recovering one's own way, its meaning is "auspicious".In this hexagram, the lower hexagram is "Qian", that is, the sky should be on top.Therefore, to ascend, one has to return to one's original position. However, the corresponding "June Fourth" is a negative line, but lacks strength and becomes an obstacle.However, the "ninth day" of the "June [-]th" is positive and the position is correct; it also corresponds to the "June [-]th" yin and yang. During the promotion, the "June [-]th" is not enough to become an obstacle, and you can still follow the correct path to go back.This is the way to return to the original path, where there will be mistakes, so it is auspicious.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: Returning to one's original path is auspicious in a sense.

This line shows that we should stick to the original pure motives in times of difficulty.Ninety-two: pull back, Kat.

"Xiang" says: "Puanfu" is in the middle, and it is not lost. "Join" means hand in hand.The three yang lines of the next hexagram are like-minded, and they all want to move forward. "September [-]" is getting closer and closer to "June [-]th", so we have to worry about being hindered.However, "Ninth Two" is vigorous and is in the middle of the next hexagram. It goes hand in hand with "Ninth Day", and it should be able to break through the obstacles and return to the original position, so it is auspicious.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: If you go hand in hand with the right comrades, and do not deviate from the principle of the mean, you will not get lost.

This line shows that when breaking through obstacles, you should go hand in hand with your comrades and grasp the principle of the mean.

Ninety-three: Public opinion speaks out, husband and wife turn against each other.

"Xiang" said: "Husband and wife have turned against each other", and they cannot be married. "Shuo" is the same as Yue, and when it is said, it is the same as Tuo. The "spokes" are the latches that hold the wheel to the axle. "Nine Three" is also a yang line, vigorous and wants to advance.But it is not in the middle, it is the same yang as "Shangjiu", and it cannot correspond to it, and it is close to "June [-]th". Sometimes yin and yang will attract each other and coexist harmoniously, just like a wheel and an axle, which are combined by "spokes". get rid of.But "[-]" is resolute after all, and cannot be content with the status quo of being detained.Therefore, the struggle with "June [-]th" is symbolized by "married against each other".

"Xiang Zhuan" said: The reason why husbands and wives turned against each other was because their marriage was improper, and it was "[-]" who was asking for trouble.That is to say, on the way forward, we walk with people who have different like-mindedness and different paths, so we encounter obstacles and disputes.

This line shows that when breaking through obstacles, one should resolutely get rid of the fetters.June [-]: You Fu.Blood goes out, no blame.

"Xiang" said: "There is Fu Ti out", and Shanghe Zhi also. "June [-]th" used the only yin line as the resistance to the progress of the five yang lines. Of course, I was worried that I would be hurt.However, the yin line is soft and the yin position is upright. It is the yin line of the upper hexagram "Luo" that symbolizes people, and it is modest and tolerant.In addition, there are two yang lines above to help, so that harm and fear can be avoided, so if you want to be "rich" and sincere in heart, you can stay away from "blood" and "vigilance", and there will be no disasters.

The "He Zhi Ye" mentioned in "Xiang Zhuan" refers to "June Fourth" and the two Yang lines above.

This line shows that when breaking through obstacles, you should be honest and you can get assistance.

Ninth Five-Year: If you have a rich family, you will be rich with your neighbors.

"Xiang" said: "There is a rich man like", not only the rich. "Squeeze" means to bend and clenched fingers, such as convulsions, etc. "Squeeze like" means to hold hands together.The three lines of the upper hexagram work together to break through the obstacles and advance, so it is said "neighbor".Moreover, the "Ninth Five-Year Plan" is the supreme center, with strength, and can assist the two adjacent lines.Therefore, as long as you get rid of selfish desires and have the integrity of working together, you will not only make yourself rich, but also make your neighbors rich, and you will be able to get the help of your neighbors.

This line illustrates the principle of self-help and helping others.Upper Nine: When it rains and where it is, the virtues are carried on, and the women are chaste and strict.A few months later, the gentleman will be vicious.

"Xiang" says: "When it rains and where it is", "virtue" is accumulated and "carried". "Gentlemen levy evil", there are some doubts.

"Load" is full. "The Book of Songs · Liu Ya · People's Livelihood" has "Jue Sheng Zai Lu". "Wang" is the full moon. "Sign" is the same as doing. "Rain" is a phenomenon of harmony between yin and yang. "Che" is a phenomenon of living in peace and not moving forward. "Woman" and "Moon" both belong to Yin.

Reaching "Shangjiu" is already the extreme point of accumulation. The yin of "June [-]th" unites with sincerity and five yangs to accumulate strength together. It has reached a saturated state. Once it rains, we should be content with the status quo and not be greedy for more. hate.Yin has completed its merits and virtues and is respected by the five yangs; but yin should obey yang, and the cathode is full, and it has already surpassed yang.Being in the position of raising the five yangs is an abnormal phenomenon. Compared with human affairs, it is like a wife suppressing a husband. Although harmonious and legitimate, the result is dangerous.

When the moon is close to the full moon, the moon is against the sun; when the yin is at its peak, it is against the yang; the gentleman has to leave, so it is fierce.The villain is yin, and the gentleman is yang. When the villain gains power, the gentleman will worry about being hurt.Therefore, "Family Biography" says: Even a gentleman can't help worrying.That is to say, the accumulation has reached the limit, and the accumulation is too rich, because it will incur losses.

In this line, it is warned by fullness that accumulation should be stopped in moderation.The little animal hexagram explains the principle of responding to temporary difficulties. In the process of growth, people often have to stagnate due to lack of strength.But it is not enough to prevent action, but to accumulate preparations for the next step.Therefore, one should firmly believe in one's original intention and go all out to realize one's ideal; one should abide by the principle of the mean, combine strength and softness, unite with sincerity, and work together; one should resolutely remove all obstacles; one should be inspired by integrity, help oneself and others, In order to combine all forces and obtain all assistance to achieve the ideal goal.Finally, I warn you with fullness, don't be greedy and insatiable.

A Comprehensive Overview of Xiao Hu Gua
[Meaning] Accumulate small and small things - you can cultivate virtue even in adversity.

[Gua Yi] Small savings, small obstacles, primitive accumulation.

【Introduction】Livestock means to stay, store and raise.It means that the small one (a yin) wants to make the big one stay, but it can only stay for a while. "Small animals" are the small ones that keep the big ones for a while.Husbands and monarchs who have deviated from the normal track should be persuaded by their wives and ministers, but it takes a good method to persuade the big with the small.If you just act with emotion, there will be flaws, the yin force is too weak, the qi is full, but it has not yet formed. The state of depression and anxiety at this time is "clouds without rain", so you must not be irritable and impulsive.

[Hexagram Meaning] Sunda at the top, dry at the bottom, strong and soft at the bottom, windy in the sky to gain a position, and dry at the bottom is also heated.Wants to rise, but is blocked by the upward wind and is left to be used.It symbolizes that when the monarch can hide in frustration, he can practice art and virtue to establish his life.

[Structural model] Self-help and help others due to full damage, a sense of integrity, getting rid of shackles, hard and soft, one original intention, small animal (small animal and small resistance) [Yin Yang] one yin and five yang, and the four lines of yin occupy the yin position is positive.Show accumulated energy.

[Position] One, three, and five are in the right position, the fourth line is the junction of the upper and lower hexagrams, and the yin line is the villain, which is unfavorable.There are signs of impediment and disconnection.Overall a favorable system.

[Status] Accumulate animal strength to realize ideals.

[Hexagram Image] The wind travels in the sky, the upper sunda is the wind, the lower dry is the sky, and the hot air from the lower dry enters the wind of the upper sunda, which is the image of animals stopping.

[Thinking mode] The hexagram takes the harvest phenomenon of agricultural farming as an example: natural disasters will occur during farming, and there will be a disconnection in production. It is necessary to replenish the land in time and grab the crops in a famine. Famine is prone to "famine", and a certain amount of savings is required.It is inevitable to encounter temporary difficulties in the early stage of development of a business, enterprise, country, group or individual on the way forward. Therefore, preparations should be made in advance (such as accumulating strength, accumulating original assets, etc.).

[Philosophical Enlightenment] Explains the principles of dealing with temporary difficulties.In the development and growth process of anything, there will be stagnation. It should be foreseen in advance and save some money to prepare for the next step.

[Decision-making thinking] A tall building starts from the bottom. If you want to become a marshal or a general, you must first be a soldier.The growth of all things has a process of consolidating the foundation.Accumulate a small wealth and then become a great virtue. Billionaires also need the process of "primitive accumulation". Every step of success requires the accumulation of strength.

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