The wisdom of I Ching

Chapter 18 No.14 Gua Dayou
great harvest great cause

wisdom
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Do it well, Won Hyung

This hexagram is the opposite of the Tongren hexagram, and it is a "comprehensive hexagram". Harmony and unity can achieve great things, and great benefits can promote harmony and mutual use. "Xu Gua Zhuan" said: "Those who are the same as others, things will return to them, so accepting them will give you a lot." If you are in harmony with others with an open mind, all people will definitely submit, and then you will gain a lot. "Dayou" means everything that is great, that is, a great cause.

This hexagram, under the Li hexagram, rises to the sky of the Qian hexagram, just like the sun shining on all things; moreover, the only "six five" cloudy sky, in the position of honor, the other five yang lines belong to him, and also Like a king who is high above the sky, owns the world, has the demeanor of a king, and has all the people in his heart.Also, the lower hexagram is "Qian", which means vigorous, and the upper hexagram is "Li" bright, which has the virtues of both vigor and light.A yin line is in the position of respect, corresponding to the heaven in the next hexagram "Qian", which symbolizes the destiny and wins the hearts of the people, so as to lead the people and accomplish great things.Therefore, divination is the great good of "Yuan", and "Heng" is always beneficial.

"Xiang" said: "Dayou, softness is honored as Dazhong, and the upper and lower respond to it, saying: Dayou."Its virtue is strong and civilized, and it should be in harmony with the sky, so it is "Yuanheng".

There are big hexagrams, with the "six five" soft lines, to get the honor of "ugly", broad and moderate; there are five yang lines up and down, echoing him; so it is said to be very rewarding.His virtues have both the vigor of the lower hexagram "Qian" and the lightness of the upper hexagram "Li".

"Xiang" said: "Fire is in the sky, and there is a lot; a gentleman wants to curb evil and promote good, and he will die in accordance with the sky."

"Hugh" is wonderful.In this hexagram, the upper hexagram "Li" is compared to the lower hexagram "Qian" in the sky, which symbolizes that the sun shines on all things and brings great harvest.The king owns the vast world, so he must pay attention to the method of ruling, otherwise evil will take advantage of the gap; therefore, a gentleman must curb evil and show good deeds in order to comply with the destiny of perfection.

Ninth day of the lunar month: no harm, no blame for bandits, no blame for difficulties.

"Xiang" said: There is a "ninth day of the first day", and there is no harm. "Pay" means pride.Too much possession will easily make people proud and cause full damage.However, although the "ninth day of the ninth day" is a yang line, it is at the lowest position, and it does not correspond to the same yang line as the "ninth fourth day". Big gain.There will be no mistakes caused by pride.However, if you are proud, you will forget your form, and you will be afraid when you are in trouble, and you will not make mistakes.

This line warns that self-satisfaction is easy to forget one's form, not to be proud, and to be afraid only in difficulties.

Ninety-two: The big cart is planted, and there is no blame.

"Elephant" says: "Big carts are used to carry", and there is no defeat in the accumulation.

"Nine two" is masculine and talented; in the lower hexagram, it will not be excessive; the upper hexagram "six five" corresponds.It symbolizes being trusted and entrusted with great responsibilities, just like being loaded in a cart, no matter where it goes, it will not be corrupted and there will be no disasters.

This line emphasizes the importance of the mean.

Nine three: The public is prosperous with the emperor, and the villain is Fuke.

"Xiang" said: "The common use is better than the emperor", and the "villain" is also harmful. "Heng" enjoys and cooks together. "Nine Three" is masculine, the Yang Yao is upright, and it is at the top of the next hexagram, which is equivalent to a prince.The "six-five" in the upper hexagram is equivalent to the king, who is gentle and honest, and respects the corporals; , which is an unattainable grace.If the villain gets this kind of favor, the upper body is soft and the lower body is strong, it will cause disaster.

This line shows that corporals should be courteous and virtuous, and villains should not be trusted.Nine Fourth: Bandit Qi Peng, no blame.

"Xiang" says: "Bandits are worthless, and there is no blame." It is also clear and discerning. "Peng" means grand.For example, "Pedestrian Pengpeng" in "The Book of Songs·Qifeng·Zaiqu" and "Sixiang Pengpeng" in "Daya·Daming". "Oath" is smart. The "Nine Fourth" was masculine, approaching the "Sixth Five-Year Plan" when the monarchy was soft, it was inevitable to rely on strength, and there was a phenomenon of violating the superior.However, the yin position of the yang line of the "Nine Fourth Movement" symbolizes humility and is not overbearing, so there will be no disasters.Anything that is prosperous is bound to brew crisis, and it must be self-restrained to avoid disasters. One should have the wisdom to discern this truth.

This line illustrates the importance of self-restraint.Sixth Five-Year: Juefu Jiaoru, Weiru; Ji.

"Xiang" said: "Juefu is like a friend", and faith is used to develop ambition. The "auspiciousness" of "weiru" is easy but unprepared.

"Jue" is Qi, "Fu" is trust, "Jiaoru" is fellowship, and "Weiru" is majesty. The "sixth five" yin line is soft and modest; in the middle position, it is moderate but not extreme; and in the supreme monarch position, it corresponds to the "ninth two" rigidity and softness.Compared with personnel affairs, this is the image that the superior treats the subordinates with integrity, and the subordinates must return with integrity.Therefore, "Xiang Zhuan" said: "The upper and lower sides communicate with each other with integrity and trust each other, so as to stimulate morale."However, from the standpoint of a ruler, one cannot lack fortitude. If one is too submissive, discipline will inevitably be corrupted.Therefore, order must be maintained with majesty, and grace and power will be auspicious. "Xiang Zhuan" explained: the so-called majesty is not a cold attitude that makes subordinates often fear;

This line shows that honesty should be the foundation, and grace and power should be combined.Upper Nine: Bless you during the day, good luck and no bad luck.

"Xiang" said: "Dayou" is "auspicious", and "we are afraid of the sky". "Shangjiu" is strong and strong, and it is at the top. Usually, things will be reversed when extremes are extreme, and it is an image of fear; however, full but not overflowing, this is the cultivation that a gentleman should have. Everything is going to be beneficial.Therefore, if "Shangjiu" is in the highest position, one should be humble, and only by knowing restraint can one be blessed by God. "Xi Ci Zhuan" explained: "Perform integrity, follow nature humbly, and admire talents; therefore, geniuses will bless them, and auspiciousness will not fail to come."

This line shows that there should be a cultivation that is full but not overflowing.

A Comprehensive Overview of the Great Hexagram
【Meaning】Achieve great achievements—aspirations that cannot be fulfilled.

[Gua Yi] great achievement, great cause.

[Introduction] Dayou means having a lot, that is, tolerating everything and maintaining prosperous luck. "Dayou" represents a good year, and the warehouse is overflowing with grain, which is a hexagram of prosperity and satisfaction.The Li in the upper hexagram is the sun, and the stem in the lower hexagram is the sky, which means that the sun is in the middle. At the same time, the noble yin line makes the surrounding Yang text obey with its gentle tolerance.No matter what you do, it will be smooth sailing and get all the support.Now is the time to take active actions, but the mutual hexagrams are "husbands", so don't ignore the factors of frustration that are still lurking amidst the prosperity.

[Heave meaning] The upper hexagram Li is fire and light, and the lower hexagram dry is sky and strength.It symbolizes that the sun rises above the sky and everything shines.It also means that the leader is bright and strong enough to lead the masses and accomplish great things.

[Structural model] Full but not overflowing, honest communication, self-restraint, a gentleman receives rewards, and strives to go, no disasters and no harm, great success (great harvest).

[Yin and Yang] Five yangs and one yin, which means that the favorable factors (Yang line) greatly outweigh the unfavorable factors (Yin line).

[Position] [-]st and [-]rd Yao Yang occupy the Yang position, upright.[-]. The yang position in the fourth line is not correct, the yin position in the fifth line is in the yang position, and the yang position in the sixth line is not correct.

[Status] There is great hope and a prosperous future.

[Hexagram Image] The upper hexagram Li is the light, and the lower hexagram stem is the sky.It presents an image of a sun hanging high in the blue sky, illuminating everything, and a good harvest.

[Thinking mode] "Great" harvest and success, but there should be "full but not overflowing" self-cultivation:

(1) When you succeed, don't get carried away.

(2) Adhere to the spirit of integrity, modesty, prudence, and hard work.

(3) Continue to select talents and use talents, far away from villains and close to gentlemen.

(4) Self-improvement, integrity-based, continue to start a business.

[Philosophical Enlightenment] Explain the corresponding principles after success: always maintain the character of humility and humility, and live in harmony in a peaceful and prosperous age, and jointly complete uncompetitive careers.

[Decision-making thinking] When you have made great achievements in your career and gained a lot in wealth, you must first consider how to get along with others and maintain the quality of humility everywhere.Unsatisfied, we must seek new breakthroughs from a higher level.

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