The wisdom of I Ching

Chapter 17 No.13 Hexagram Doujin
Gather and work together
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Tongren, Yuye, Heng.To benefit the great river, to benefit the gentleman.

"Xu Gua Zhuan" says: "Things cannot be destroyed, so they are treated with the same people." "Tong" means meeting and harmony; breaking through the closed world requires harmony between people. The lower hexagram "Li" of "Tongren" symbolizes fire; the upper hexagram "Qian" represents heaven.

The fire is bright and rises upwards, which is the same as the sky; so it is the image of "Tongren".Also, "June [-]" is Zhongzheng, corresponding to "Ninth Five-Year Plan", and it is also the image of "Dongren".From another point of view, this hexagram has only one yin line, and the other five yang lines are combined with him; it also has the meaning of "same person". The "Book of Rites · Li Yun Pian" said that the world of great harmony where the world is public is exactly the ideal state of this hexagram.

Gathering the masses in the wilderness symbolizes a fair and selfless harmony with others in a wide range, which is the great harmony in the saint's ideal; all people in the world are in harmony, of course, everything is prosperous.Also, the outer hexagram "Qian" means vigor and relentless progress, so it is beneficial to She Da for comparison; the inner hexagram "Li" is Ming; it means a bright heart and an outgoing and vigorous personality.Coupled with the neutrality of the "June [-]nd" and the adaptability of the "Ninth Five-Year Plan", these are pure and proper virtues.Therefore, Zhanjuan is everyone's harmony, communication of will, being able to take risks and make troubles, which is in line with the principle of a gentleman, and it is always disadvantageous.

"Xiang" said: Tongren, the softness is in the middle, and it should be dry, saying: Tongren.The same person said: "The same person is in the wild, Heng. Li involved in the big river." Dry line also.Civilization is healthy, and the "gentleman" should be upright when he is upright.Only a gentleman has the ambition to be able to connect the world.

This hexagram, "Six Two" is soft and upright, corresponding to the "Ninth Five" of the upper hexagram, which is firm and upright; so it is called "Tongren".All the people in the wilderness gather harmoniously to prosper.It is possible to cross the great river because of the vigorous advancement of the upper hexagram "Qian" and the ability to overcome obstacles.To promote great harmony, the lower hexagram "Li" is fire, which symbolizes light, and the upper hexagram "Qian" is vigorous. "June [-]" and "Ninth Five-Year" are neutral and echo each other. This is the right way of a gentleman.Only the actions of a gentleman can communicate the will of the world and promote world harmony.

"Xiang" said: "Heaven and fire are the same as people; the king distinguishes things by category and race."The upper hexagram "Qian" is full of heaven, and the lower hexagram "Li" is fire.The fire burns upwards, is bright, and has the same nature as the sky, forming the image of "Tongren".A gentleman should imitate this spirit, and distinguish the differences of all things with the spirit of great unity of the same kind gathered into a family;

Ninth day of the ninth day: If you are in the same family, there is no blame.

"Xiang" said: Who is to blame for going out to "fellow people". "Ninth day of the first day" is the first line of "Tongren". It is resolute, and it is in the lower position. It is repulsive and does not correspond to the same sex as "Ninth Fourth". Said, is to socialize with people outside the door.Although it has not reached the level of "wildness" in "Guaci", it has surpassed the narrow close relationship within the same sect.There is no fault of course in such a vast association.

This line shows that people should first break the prejudice of the door.Sixty-two: Tongren Yuzong, stingy.

"Xiang" said: "The same people belong to the clan", and the way of "stingy". "Zong" is a clan. "Six-two" Zhongzheng, corresponding to "Ninth Five-Year" yin and yang, is usually a symbol of auspiciousness; but this hexagram is to expound the ideal world of great harmony in the world, and the corresponding relationship becomes an unfavorable relationship.Therefore, it is not appropriate; it is compared with the phenomenon of communication only in the clan.Although this attitude of clan harmony cannot be wronged, it is not praised.

This line shows that the concept of clan should be further broken.Nine Three: Fu Rong Yu Mang, promoted to Gaoling, three years old and unhappy.

"Xiang" said: "Fu Rong is in Mang", the enemy is strong. "Three years old is not happy", An Xing also. "Rong" is the army. "Mang" is grass.There is only one yin line in this hexagram, and the other yang lines must be consistent with him; therefore, "Jiu San" is no exception.But the "Nine Three" Yang Yao is not in the middle position, has a violent temper, is too strong, and is repulsive with the same sex as "Shang Nine", so he wants to associate with the "Six Two" who is close to the bottom.However, the "June [-]nd" is closely related to the "Ninth Five-Year Plan", and if the "June [-]nd Plan" is taken away, the "Ninth Five-Year Plan" will definitely attack. What's more, the "Ninth Five-Year Plan" is so powerful that it is difficult to win a frontal battle.

So, set up an ambush in the grass, and climbed up to observe the situation.But if we are so timid, I am afraid that we will not be able to send troops for three years, and in the end we will just let it go.

This line shows that the combination of harmony and morality is enough to make injustice fear.Ninety-four: take advantage of the Yong, Foke attack, Ji.

"Xiang" said: "Chengqiyong" means "Fuke". If it is auspicious, it will be sleepy and vice versa.

"Yong" is a high wall that separates home from home. "Nine Fourth" is also strong, neither right nor wrong, just as irritable as "Nine Three", and does not correspond to "Nineth Day", and wants to get close to the yin line of "Six", but is separated by "Nine Three" like a wall So, "[-]" climbed the wall to attack.However, although the yang and yin positions of the "Nine Fourth Movement" are irritable, they still have self-knowledge. They realize that their behavior is improper, and they are not sure of victory, so they stop giving up their attacks.Therefore, Zhan Duan is still auspicious.

"Xiang Zhuan" explained: "Nine Fourth" did not attack, not because of lack of strength, but because it was inconsistent with morality. After inner struggle, it finally returned to the right way, so it is auspicious.

This line shows that harmony represents justice and will inevitably make evil yield.Ninth Five: Colleagues, laugh first and then laugh.Master grams meet.

"Xiang" said: "Tongren" is the first, and it is straight through the middle. "The masters meet", and the words are "ke".

"Hawking" means crying. "Master" is the army. The "Ninth Five-Year Plan" is vigorous and upright, in the honorable position, and corresponds to the soft and upright yin line "Six Two", of course the "Ninth Five-Year Plan" and "Six Two" are the same.However, "[-]" and "[-]" either ambushed or crossed the wall to obstruct them in the middle, so they could not be combined.However, harmony is based on morality, and it is not easy to destroy, and in the end, harmony remains.So use the analogy of crying at the beginning and laughing at the end.

However, "June [-]" was weak, "[-]" and "[-]" were strong, and "[-]" had to use a large army to defeat a strong enemy before they could meet "June [-]".Confucius explained in "Xi Ci Zhuan": "The principle of a gentleman's conduct in the world is whether he is engaged in politics, or lives in seclusion, or keeps silent or talks, and the two of them have the sharpness to break the iron; like-minded speeches are as fragrant as orchids."

"Xiang Zhuan" explained: Cry first, because you are righteous, grief and justice cannot be done.The encounter of armies means that justice must overcome evil.

This line shows that Harmony still needs to overcome obstacles, use force when necessary, first suffer and then be willing.

Upper Nine: Friends in the suburbs, no regrets.

"Xiang" said: "The same people are in the suburbs", and the aspirations have not been obtained. "Shangjiu" is the outermost part of this hexagram, and there is no echo inside. The light man is in harmony with him, so it is said to be in the suburbs. Although the "suburbia" is closer to the city than the "wildness" in "Guaci", it is still remote, and it lacks objects if you want to be in harmony with others.However, the "wild" in "Gua Ci" refers to the vastness, fairness and selflessness, but the "suburb" here means that there are no harmonious people.It should not be auspicious to be lonely like this; however, "Shangjiu" stays away from the crowd because it does not want to be in the same boat, and has long been awakened, so it will not regret it.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: This is not aspirations.A lonely and noble person like this may not regret it, but in the eyes of others, he cannot be said to be truly successful.

In "The Analects of Confucius Wei Zi", it is described that Confucius was the place where he sought to realize his ambition.Wandering around the world, he was ridiculed by the hermit who was plowing the fields on the way. At this time, Confucius said: "People cannot live with animals and adopt an attitude of escapism. If I am not with people, who can I be with?" It is the same as the interpretation of "Xiang Zhuan".

This line shows that Harmony and Tongying have a positive attitude, but they are not in the same boat.

Tongren hexagram, explaining the principle of harmony.No Ji finally came; however, the world of harmony between An and Leli will not come out of thin air, and still needs to be actively pursued.First of all, we should get rid of the prejudices of one family or one clan, pay attention to the great unity, disregard the minor differences, in the spirit of impartiality, on the basis of morality, seek common ground in differences, and actively broaden harmony with others, in order to eliminate them.Only by sacrificing the small self can the big self be fulfilled, first bitterness and then sweetness.However, being in harmony with others should be active and inescapable. Of course, one should not be in the same boat, but the solitary attitude of being self-proclaimed and divorced from the masses is not worthy of praise.

A comprehensive overview of Tongren Gua
【Meaning】Working with others—two people are of the same heart, and their profits can cut through gold.

[Gua Yi] Assembling, harmony, harmonious and unified interpersonal relationship.

[Introduction] The so-called "colleagues" are like-minded people who seek cooperation from comrades.The Qian in the upper hexagram is vigorous and unceasingly active, and the Li in the lower hexagram represents intellectuality. It is an organizer, worker, and a generous and kind-hearted person with rich intellect and strength.In order to organize a group, relying very little on the old personal relationship, it is most important to create a fair interpersonal relationship.Therefore, at the beginning, I feel the pain of loneliness, but I can't choose the way of comfort. If I want to carry out my original intention, I will get joy.

[Hexagram Meaning] The upper stem is the sky, and the lower distance is fire. The fire represents light and rises upwards, just like the rising sun, which is the same as the rising of the sky on the upper stem. It is called Tongren.Like-minded people gather.People gather together like a species to pursue a career and strengthen their strength by working together.

[Structural model] The insider stays in the suburbs, if you are willing to be willing first, when you stop the army, you will not be happy for three years, you will be with the clan, you will be with the family, and you will be with the same people (assemble and work together).

[Yin and Yang] five yangs and one yin, and the second line is yin.

[Position] The first, third, and fifth yangs occupy the yang positions, and the fourth and sixth yangs occupy the yang positions. The "six two" yin line is in the middle, and it echoes the five lines.

[Status] When a gentleman succeeds, everything goes well.

[Hexagram Image] The upper hexagram is dry to the sky, the lower hexagram is away from the fire, the qi of the dry sky rises, and away from the fire shows the light, and the flame also burns upward, so the two qi go together, just like the blue sky and the rising sun.An image of like-minded people walking together.

[Thinking mode] When people get together like a group, they are like-minded, and when they seek a career, they should pay attention to:

(1) Keep the way of justice and don't go to evil.

(2) Abandon selfish ideas and break sectarian views.

(3) We must work together to fight for a goal.

[Philosophical Enlightenment] Explains the principle of fellowship together.Enlighten people: In social activities, harmonious cooperation between people is most needed. Only by cohesion, unity and harmony can people overcome difficulties and achieve common goals.

[Decision-making thinking] The ancients had a saying that "two people are of the same heart, and their profit can cut gold".When you enter the stage of development in your life and career, you must first consider the human factor. First, you must find like-minded friends, or recruit honest and talented subordinates, work together, and gather for common interests, so as to expand your career and increase your wealth. .

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