The wisdom of I Ching

Chapter 30 No.20 Six Diagrams Big Animal

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Big animals, beneficial to chastity, no family food, auspicious, beneficial to Dachuan.Da Hu Gua and Wu Wang Gua are "Comprehensive Gua", the shape of the Gua is opposite up and down, if you are not hypocritical, you must accumulate goodness, and if you accumulate goodness, you must not be hypocritical, and they work together. "Xu Gua Zhuan" said: "There is nothing false. Then it can be an animal, so it is accepted as a big animal."

"Animal" has two meanings: accumulation and cessation.The inner hexagram "Qian" is a hexagram of pure yang; the outer hexagram "Gen" has more yin and less yang, which is also a yang hexagram.Yang is big, so it is said "big animal".And "dry" means health, and "gen" means stop.Qian hexagram, which is moving forward vigorously, is blocked by Liang hexagram, and the object to be blocked is large, and the power to stop is also great. Because it becomes a big block, it is called big animal hexagram.In addition, both internal and external hexagrams have masculine virtues, and the accumulation of morality is also large, which also means "big animal".

Judging from the hexagram change.The big animal hexagram is formed by exchanging the "upper six" and "ninth five" of the need hexagram.That is to say, the "sixth five" of the big animal hexagram is originally in the "upper" position, but the corporal respecting the virtuous and elevating the sage to the top of himself is difficult to do unless he sticks to the right way, so it is said "Li Zhen". "No food at home" means that you don't eat food from your own cultivation at home, and you become an official and receive a salary. The "Sixth Five-Year Plan" is a wise king who recruits talented people, so it is auspicious to be an official in the government, which means that this is a period of great promise.

"Sixth Five-Year" also corresponds to "Nine Two" in the inner hexagram, and the inner hexagram "Qian" is the sky. Therefore, the "Sixth Five-Year Plan" should follow the way of heaven, and there are no difficulties and dangers that cannot be overcome. .

"Yuan" said: "Big animals, strong and solid, have a bright light, and their virtues are renewed every day, and they are superior and worthy."Can stop health, Taisho also. "If you don't have good food at home", you should raise talents. "Benefiting across the great river" should be almost heavenly.

In this hexagram, the lower hexagram "Qian" is strong and the upper hexagram "Gen" stops, and it stops when it should stop, so it is solid.Because of the virtue of vigor and solidity, it is glorious, and it is renewed day by day, so it is called "big animal".The "Ninth Five-Year Plan", which originally required a masculine hexagram, rose to the "superior position" and became a big animal hexagram, symbolizing the "sixth five-year plan" of the big animal hexagram respecting sages.In addition, the outer hexagram "Gen" means stopping, and the inner hexagram "Qian" means health. To stop the vigor, one needs to have the determination to persist in the greatest righteousness, so it is called "Li Zhen".It is auspicious not to sit and eat at home; because the kings of the "Sixth Five-Year Plan" advocate talents.It is beneficial to venture across the big river; because the "six five" corresponds to the "nine two" of the lower hexagram, and the lower hexagram "Qian" is the sky.

"Xiang" said: "The sky is in the mountains, and there are big animals; a gentleman uses his knowledge to speak and act, and his virtue is based on animals."

The lower hexagram "Qian" is the sky, which is hidden in the mountains of the upper hexagram "Gen", so it is a symbol of great accumulation.A gentleman should imitate this spirit, expand his field of knowledge, recognize more about the words and past actions of predecessors, and accumulate his own moral knowledge.

Ninth day: There is a lot of profit.

"Xiang" said: "If there is a strong profit, there is no disaster."

"Ha" means stop.The inner hexagram "Qian" is healthy, and the three yang lines all move forward bravely, but are stopped by the outer hexagram "Gen".In contrast, the three yang lines of the inner hexagram are the ones to be prevented, and the three lines of the outer hexagram are the ones who are prevented.In addition, the "ninth day of the first day" corresponds to the "six fourth day", that is, the "ninth day of the first day" is blocked by the "June [-]th", so that it is dangerous to move forward, and it will be beneficial to stop. "Xiang Zhuan" said: This is not to take risks.

This line shows that there is a great deal, and that saving should be done in moderation, and you can't get any better.

Ninety-two: Yu Shuo.

"Xiang" says: "Yu Shuo 輹", especially Zhongtian. "Yuan" is the leather rope that binds the body and the axle. "Say" has the same meaning as detachment.

"Ninety-two" was blocked by the corresponding "Sixth Five-Year Plan", but "Ninety-two" was found in the inner hexagram.If you are not extreme, you can play by ear and stop automatically; it is like taking off the leather rope, the axle is separated from the car, and you cannot move forward.This does not seem auspicious, but "Xiang Zhuan" said: Because "[-]" was hit, it could be stopped in time, so there will be no complaints.

This line shows that there is a lot of accumulation, and you should be more vigilant, and when you should stop, you should stop decisively.

Ninth Three: Good horses chasing, benefiting hardships and chasteness.If you are idle in the day, you will benefit from it.

"Xiang" said: "There is profit to be made", and Shanghe Zhi also.

"日" means love, is, and Yu. "Leisure" is learning and training. "Yu" and "Wei", according to "Zuo Zhuan Seven Years of Zhao Gong", are the lowest level among ten levels of identities. "Yu" is a coachman, and "Wei" is a guard.

"Nine Three" is masculine, and in the lower hexagram "Qian", that is, the pole of health; in the upper hexagram, the corresponding "Shang Jiu" is also masculine, and in the Gen hexagram, it is the pole of stop; it symbolizes extreme blockage, difficult to pass moment.However, "Jiu San" and "Shang Jiu" are both positive lines, and they will not stop and move forward rapidly, just like "Jiu San" riding a good horse and chasing "Shang Jiu".However, if the "[-]" is too vigorous and aggressive, there is a possibility of falling into danger. Therefore, it is beneficial to be able to be alert to dangers and stick to the right path.Just like before chasing the enemy, one must first train the chariot driver and guard warrior, and make his chariot really strong and durable, and then pursue it, it will be beneficial.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: "Jiu San" and "Shang Jiu" are both masculine and active, they keep moving forward, and have the same will, so "Shang Jiu" did not try their best to stop "Jiu San".

This line shows that there is a lot of accumulation, and you must be cautious when you move forward, and you should be fully prepared to stop in time.

June Fourth: Tong Niu Zhi, Yuanji.

"Xiang" said: "Six or four yuan auspicious", there is joy. "Child cow" is a calf that has not yet grown horns, and "牿" is a crossbar installed on the horns to prevent people from being hurt. "June [-]th" prevented "June [-]th", but "June [-]th" was at the bottom and weak, just like a calf without horns, but also equipped with a crossbar to prevent people from touching; "Ninth day of the first day" prevents, that is to say, before the evil deeds have formed momentum, they can be easily stopped. "Book of Rites·Xue Ji" said: "If it has not happened, it must be prohibited in advance." It can prevent evil before it happens, so it is good luck.

This line shows that the most effective prevention is to stop before it happens.Sixth Five-Year: Picking the teeth of the hog, auspicious.

"Xiang" said: The "auspiciousness" of the "Sixth Five-Year Plan" is celebrated.It is auspicious to tie a jumping pig with piles.

豮豕: castrated boar.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: The reason why the Sixth Five-Year Festival will be auspicious is because the practice of castrating boars fundamentally solves the problem, so it is something worth celebrating.

Upper Nine: Where is the thoroughfare of heaven, Heng.

"Xiang" said: "Where is the thoroughfare of the sky", the way is great.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: "Smooth road to heaven", which shows that the way of storage is very smooth.

A Comprehensive Overview of the Big Animal Hexagram
[Meaning] Accumulate strength—know how to advance and retreat, and don't act rashly.

[Gua Yi] Great savings, great hindrance.

[Introduction] "Big animal" is in contrast to "small animal", which means staying in the big and keeping the small ones for raising, which means that the great king has talents and keeps them to be raised to hold the meaning of strength.Large animals represent a bumper harvest, and grain piles up in warehouses.Those who have great aspirations must first store their strengths. Virtue, knowledge, talents, and funds are fully stored, and they are full of energy. Only when they are full of energy can they complete great undertakings and overcome dangers and obstacles grandly.The shape of this hexagram means that the energy of the sky is accumulated, and the vegetation can be raised on the mountain.

[Gua Yi] As far as the upper hexagram is good, the lower hexagram is healthy.Dry is pure yang, good means more yin and less yang, but it also belongs to the yang hexagram.Yang is big, so it is called "big storage".Do it right and stop, be vigorous and advance first, and stop when you stop.This embodies the two meanings of saving and stopping.In addition, Qian, who is vigorously advancing in the lower hexagram, is hindered by Genshan in the upper hexagram, and stops to gather strength.

[Structural model] Prosper without hindrance, use softness to overcome rigidity, take precautions before they happen, know how to advance and know how to retreat, do not advance when accumulating, stop when enough is enough, big animal (big accumulation, big resistance).

[Yin and Yang] Four yang and two yin, more yang and less yin.

[Position] One and three Yao Yang occupy the Yang position, and the fourth Yao Yin occupies the Yin position.[-]. The yang of the six yao occupies the yin position.The five lines of yin occupy the position of yang.

[Status] It is more than auspicious to go out and do well.

【Hexagram Image】The upper hexagram Gen shows stagnation, and the lower hexagram dry shows vigor.The combination of the whole hexagrams - Qian, who is advancing vigorously, is stopped by Genshan, so he gradually stops and accumulates strength.It constitutes an image of "the sky is in the mountains" recharging energy and accumulating energy.

[Thinking mode] When the career develops to a certain level, it must be properly "stopped" - make adjustments.In order to accumulate the power for further development, it is called "primitive accumulation" in economics.A few points should be paid attention to: (1) The development should not be too fast, stop when it is time to stop, and take a proper rest. (2) Be careful not to advance rashly, and restrain yourself appropriately. (3) Maintain stability, prudence, and proper use of self-power. (4) Pay attention to the "accumulation" of strength.

[Philosophical Enlightenment] Explain the principle of accumulation and prevention.Only by constantly accumulating strength and timely regulation can the career develop vigorously.

[Decision-making thinking] "If you don't accumulate steps, you can't make thousands of miles; if you don't accumulate trickles, you can't make rivers."Knowledge must be accumulated, wealth must be accumulated, and only quantitative accumulation can make qualitative changes.The current primary task is to work hard, consolidate and enrich one's knowledge, experience, and assets.Accumulate strength for the next round of leap.

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