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Chapter 44 No.40 Hexagram Explanation

Relieve difficulties
wisdom
ups and downs
Solution, Lee Southwest, nowhere to go.It comes to Fuji.If there is a future, it will be auspicious.The solution hexagram is a comprehensive hexagram opposite to the image of the Jian hexagram. Difficulties must be resolved, but after being resolved, it is easy to indulge in peace and happiness, resulting in difficulties. Difficulty and solution are opposite and complementary. "Xu Gua Zhuan" said: "Things cannot end in difficulty, so accept it to solve it, and the solution will be slow."

In this line, the inner hexagram "kan" is danger, and the outer hexagram "shock" is movement, and the action goes out of the difficulty and relieves the difficulty; therefore, the collective name is "solution".

Jie Gua comes from Sheng Gua, and the "three" and "four" of Sheng Gua are exchanged to become Jie Gua.The upper hexagram "Kun" of the ascending hexagram is located in the southwest, and "Kun" that ascends into the southwest in Jiusan becomes the solution hexagram for solving difficulties; so the southwest is beneficial.That is to say, to relieve difficulties, one should use softness.In addition, the "Kun" in the southwest is the land, the land is flat and peaceful; when the difficulties are relieved, everything should be simple and peaceful, and the people should rest, and no more cumbersome disturbances will be beneficial.When the difficulty is resolved, it is not advisable to take any action, but to return to the original place to rest, which will be auspicious.Resolving difficulties should be solved immediately and quickly, and the disturbance should not be allowed to last for too long, which will be auspicious.

"Yuan" says: "To solve, to move with danger, to move without danger, to solve."Solve "Lixixi", and go to get more. "It comes to restore good fortune" is to win the middle. "If you have you, you will come to suji", and if you go to meritorious service.The heaven and the earth are dissolved and the thunderstorm is made.When a thunderstorm strikes and all the fruits, plants and trees are destroyed, it will be a great time to solve it!

"坼" means the fruit is split open.The solution hexagram is composed of the lower hexagram "kan" which is danger, and the movement of the upper hexagram "shock".Southwest is the hexagram of Kun, with an easy-going personality, and can solve difficulties in an easy-to-understand way, which can win the support of the public.In addition, the "nine three" of the ascending hexagram is exchanged with the "six fourth", and the kun hexagram that ascends into the southwest becomes the Jie hexagram; the kun hexagram symbolizes the multitude, so it is said to be numerous.If there is no place to go, it will be auspicious to come back; because the "ninety-two" internal hexagram is in the middle, difficulties can be resolved with the golden mean.If there is a place to go, the sooner the better, because going there can be successful, which also refers to "Ninety Two".In this hexagram, the lower hexagram "Kan" is water, and the upper hexagram "Zhen" is thunder, which symbolizes thunderstorms.According to the law of nature, from autumn to winter, it is frozen and closed; when the closure reaches the extreme, everything will be lifted in spring, and thunderstorms will occur, and the hard shells of various plant seeds will burst and germinate again.So, to remove the difficult time factor, great!

"Xiang" said: "Thunderstorms make it, and it is solved; a gentleman forgives his sins by pardoning his mistakes." "Guo" is an innocent fault, and "you" means forgiveness and mitigation.

Thunderstorms occur, and the occlusion of nature is lifted.A gentleman should imitate this spirit, pardoning those who did not intentionally commit crimes, and forgiving those who committed intentional crimes.

"Book of the Later Han Dynasty Chen Chong Biography" said: "By New Year's Eve, if the execution has not been completed and spring has arrived, it will be delayed until the next winter." That is to say, human behavior must respond to nature. .

Sixth day: no blame.

"Xiang" says: When there is rigidity and softness, righteousness is "no blame". "Righteousness" should be interpreted here.This hexagram is the moment to relieve difficulties. The "sixth day" soft line is at the bottom, soft, and the position is not obvious, so it is safe.Moreover, the "sixth day of the first day" and the "nine fourth" of the upper hexagram have yin and yang corresponding to each other. Although there will be no auspiciousness, there will be no disaster.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: "In the situation of the rigidity and softness of the sixth day and the fourth day of the ninth day, there should be no disasters."

This line shows that when difficulties begin, they should be resolved quickly.Ninety-two: Tian got three foxes, got yellow arrows, and Zhenji.

"Xiang" said: "Ninety-two" and "Zhenji" are the middle way. "Yellow arrows" are arrows with golden arrowheads.The symbolic meaning of this line is not easy to understand.One is a fox, which is an evil animal among people, symbolizing a villain.There are four yin lines in this hexagram. In addition to the "six five" in the throne, there are three yin lines, so it is called three foxes. The "nine two" Yang line is resolute, the middle position of the inner hexagram, so it is moderate, and it corresponds to the "sixth five" of the monarch's position. It is trusted and can expel villains who confuse the monarch, so it is said that three foxes are hunted.If the fox shoots away, it will lose the golden arrow; but if it is shot by the hunt, it will get back the arrow. "Yellow" is the color of the earth, and it is the central color in the five elements of wood, fire, earth, gold and water; the arrow is straight, which symbolizes the need to use a moderate and upright method when driving out villains.The purpose of expelling villains is to uphold justice, and it will be auspicious only if we stick to the right way.

This line shows that to solve difficulties, we must grasp the principles of moderation and integrity.Six three: Negative and multiplying, leading to evil, chaste and stingy.

"Xiang" said: "Negative and multiplying", it can also be ugly.Who is to blame for self-"to" Rong.

"Xi Ci Zhuan" explains this line: Carrying objects on the back is the work of the lowly, and the car is the utensil for the nobles.The lowly villain rides in the carriage of the nobleman, and the robber wants to take it away.

"Six Three" is a yin line, which symbolizes that the villain is located at the highest position in the lower hexagram, and the yin line is not in the right position, and the character is not commensurate with the status, which will inevitably lead to the appearance of people who want to steal this position.Even if you stick to the righteous way, you will inevitably be ashamed.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: ride a vehicle that surpasses one's own status, and one should not be ashamed.Whose fault would it be if he recruited robbers?Later generations use "negative multiplication" to describe people whose status is not commensurate with their status, which comes from this line.This line shows that to solve the difficulty, the name and reality must match.Ninth Fourth: Jie Er thumb, Peng Zhi Si Fu.

"Xiang" said: "Understand the thumb", it is not in place. The original meaning of "jie" is to cut off the horns with a knife. "And" is common to you, it means what you mean, and it refers to "Nine Fourth". "Big toe" is the big toe, which refers to the "sixth day of the first day" at the bottom. "Nine Fourth" and "Sixth Day" are not correct; that is to say, they are not correct.However, "Nine Fourth" is a yang line, which symbolizes a gentleman; "Junior Sixth" is a yin line, which symbolizes a villain; although they are corresponding, they cannot become comrades. "Nine Fourth" cut off the "sixth day" categorically, so that friends will come and have confidence in themselves.In other words, only by cutting off the relationship with the villain can you gain the trust of the gentleman.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: This is due to the wrong position.Because the "Nine Fourth Movement" should be corrected but it is not corrected, which has the meaning of regret.

This line shows that only by eliminating evil and doing everything, can the gentleman's trust and support be gained.

Sixth Five-Year: Gentlemen have solutions, auspicious; there are villains.

"Xiang" says: "A gentleman has a solution", and a "little man" retreats. "Wei" means Wei, thinking. "Fu" is a letter, which has the meaning of verification.

In this hexagram, there are four yin lines, and the yin lines represent villains. Among them, only the "six-five" monarch is a gentleman, but it is easy to be confused with the villains of the other three yin lines.A gentleman should only communicate with a gentleman, and he must stay away from villains, and the result will be auspicious; therefore, when a gentleman considers whether he has cut off bad contacts, he should verify whether the villain has retreated.This line shows that when a gentleman grows in power, a villain will inevitably disappear.

Upper Six: Public shooting of falcons is superior to Gao Yong, and there is no disadvantage in obtaining them.

"Xiang" said: "Public shooting of falcons" to solve the paradox.

"Xi Ci Zhuan" said about this line: "The falcon is the prey, the bow and arrow are the hunting tools, and it is the man who shoots. The gentleman hides the hunting tools on his body and waits for the opportunity to act. How can it be disadvantageous?"

"Shangliu" is the highest position in this hexagram, but it is not as good as the throne of "five", so it is called "gong", which means duke. "Falcon" is an evil bird, which symbolizes a villain and refers to "Six Three". "Gaoyong" is a high earthen wall, which means that "Shangliu" is at the highest position.This line is the line at the end of Jie Gua, and all difficulties must have been resolved. "Shangliu" is against the villain who is greedy for high positions and does not respond. When "Six Three" flies up, it is like standing on a high wall and shooting a falcon. It will not be disadvantageous to shoot him down.

"Rebellion" means rebellion. "Xiang Zhuan" said: The Duke shot down the falcon to solve the rebellion.This line shows that decisive measures should be taken against evil.Interpret hexagrams and explain the rules to relieve difficulties.When difficulties arise, they should try to resolve them.In principle, a soft and easy approach should be adopted in order to gain the support of the crowd; and it should be quick and immediately restore calm so as not to disturb the people.When difficulties begin, one should combine strength and softness, adapt to the situation, and resolve them immediately.The principle of moderation and integrity should be adhered to, the appointment should be appropriate, the name and reality should be consistent, and the work should not be perfunctory, which will increase the difficulty in vain.Moreover, he did not hesitate to take severe measures to get rid of the evil.Only when the villain disappears, but the gentleman grows, can he gain the trust and support of the righteous force, and make the difficulties invisible.

A Comprehensive Overview of Hexagrams

【Meaning】Relieve the predicament——to be courageous with strategy.

[Gua Yi] Relieve, liberate, untie, dissolve, ease.

【Introduction】As the name suggests, solution means deep understanding and solution.Taking seasons as an example, it is equivalent to the vernal equinox, when the ice melts and everything wakes up.Therefore, if you were troubled by difficult problems in the past, now you are facing a new opportunity, you must not lose the opportunity, you should grasp it well.If you hesitate, the opportunity will quickly be missed.The hexagrams are in the shape of spring thunder (shock) and spring rain (hurst). It is the time for spring plowing and sowing. If you live lazily, you will have no harvest in the end of the year.Enjoy the sense of liberation from the harsh winter, but don't get too addicted.

[Gua Yi] The shock of the upper hexagram is thunder, and the movement of the lower hexagram is water, which is danger.It means that taking positive actions can relieve dangers, just like a thunderstorm in nature can relieve blockage and dullness, people must take positive actions to relieve difficulties.

[Structural model] Eliminate evil and bring good luck, reject bad people, correct evil and return to righteousness, lose position and attract theft, Zhongzheng is auspicious, disaster is relieved, solution (relief, difficulty).

[Yin and Yang] four yin and two yang.

[Position] The [-]st, [-]rd, and [-]th Yaos are yin and yang, and the [-]nd and [-]th yaos are yin, and the yin is not right.But the Yin position of Liu Yao is positive.

[Status] The timing is favorable, so make a decisive decision.

【Hexagram Image】The upper hexagram is Zhen, which symbolizes thunder, and the lower hexagram, Kan, symbolizes water, forming a natural scene of thunderstorms and lightning.

When thunder and lightning intersect, the sky vibrates, rain pours down, and all things are cleaned and renewed, all the occlusion and dullness of nature can be relieved.

[Thinking mode] The natural phenomenon of thunderstorms in the sky, rain on the ground, and thunderstorms to relieve the occlusion and dullness of the earth reminds people to get out of the predicament and relieve the danger. They must take active actions and take effective measures on their own.Including a series of actions such as eliminating evil, upholding justice, eradicating villains, etc.

【Philosophical Enlightenment】Like nature often presents a dull and closed state, people will also encounter blocked situations in their life and career. We must imitate the wind and thunder in nature, and thunderstorms come to clean up the dull and closed state, and take active actions. Take measures.

[Decision-making thinking] How to quickly and reasonably resolve the predicament?Have a clear plan and implement it as soon as possible.Faced with the shackles of various difficulties, there is often a need for quick relief and break free.In fact, "the person who tied the bell is needed to untie the bell", because the person who tied the bell knows the thinking and method best.This is what reveals the cause of your definite dilemma.Alleviating difficult situations should follow strategy and judo.Can not be reckless and hard work.The method is to restore calm, seize the opportunity, take active actions, and relax one by one, in a gentle, easy and broad way like water, to save the day.

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