The wisdom of I Ching

Chapter 46 No.40 Two Gua Benefits
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Benefits, benefits have something to do, and benefits involve Dachuan.

"Xu Gua Zhuan" said: "If you lose yourself, you will benefit, so you will benefit from it." "Benefit" and "loss" have opposite meanings, so the shapes of the hexagrams are also opposite. benefit, the opposite complements each other.

This hexagram, whether it will be or not, has the opposite shape, and they are "comprehensive hexagrams", one loss and one gain, opposite and complementary.This hexagram is formed by reducing the upper hexagram of the No hexagram by one yang line, and the lower hexagram by adding one yang line.The "six-two" and "ninth-five" of the Yi hexagram are both correct and corresponding, and the following hexagram "shock" is moving; so it is beneficial to move forward.In addition, the upper hexagram "Xun" is wind and wood, and the lower hexagram "Zhen" is movement, and the wood blown by the wind symbolizes the boat. Therefore, using the comparison of crossing a large river with advantage means that you can take risks and make troubles.

"Yuan" said: benefit, damage the upper and benefit the lower, the people say that there is no border, from up to down, the way is bright. "Benefits come and go", Zhongzheng celebrates. "Benefiting across the great river", wood is the way to go.Yi moves and sundaes, the sun advances without boundaries, the sky gives and the earth grows, and its benefits are boundless.The way of all benefits goes with the times.

The benefit hexagram is to reduce the upper part and gain the lower part, so that the people will be infinitely happy; from the top down, the people will benefit and their morality will shine brightly.Progressive benefits: Since the "June [-]nd" and "[-]th Five-Year Plan" are both on the right track, they are auspicious.It is beneficial to cross the big river: because the upper hexagram "Xun" is wood and wind, and the lower hexagram "Zhen" is movement, wood floats on the water and is blown by the wind, symbolizing wooden boats, which play a role.Also, the inner hexagram "Zhen" is movement, and the outer hexagram "Xun" is obedience. If you act according to the principle, it will be beneficial every day; The sky gives the earth a yang, and the earth is born a yin, which makes all things infinitely beneficial.In general, when it comes to benefiting others, the time factor is very important, and it should be done at any time.

"Xiang" says: Wind and thunder are beneficial; a gentleman will adapt to the good, and correct if there is a mistake.The upper hexagram "Xun" of the Yi hexagram is wind, and the lower hexagram "Zhen" is thunder. The stronger the wind, the louder the thunder;A gentleman should immediately follow, this is the great principle of gaining oneself.

Ninth day of the lunar month: Use it as a masterpiece, Yuanji, no blame.

"Xiang" said: "Yuanji is not to blame", and it is not a big deal. A "masterpiece" is a big deal. "Thick matter" also means important matters. The "ninth day of the first day" is at the lowest position, and it can't do anything at first, but now it's the time when the ups and downs are benefited. Because of the gifts from the superiors, the "ninth day of the first day" will benefit, and it will repay and be able to take on great things.

But as the "Xiang Zhuan" said, the people in the lowest position can't win big things, so "Yuan Ji" must be the prerequisite, that is, big things must be absolutely good, so that there will be no faults.

This line shows that only by doing good deeds can we get the support of the people and engage in the great cause of spreading the word.

Sixty-two: It may be beneficial, the tortoise of ten friends, Fu Kevi, Yong Zhenji.Wang Yongheng is better than the emperor, auspicious.

"Xiang" said: "It may benefit", and it comes from outside. "Or Yizhi, the tortoise of ten friends, Fukevi" also has the same name in the "Yaoci" of the hexagram "Six Five".The loss hexagram is reversed and becomes the benefit hexagram. Therefore, the "six two" of the benefit hexagram is equivalent to the "six five" of the loss hexagram, but the benefit is in the lower position. "Six-two" is compliant, modest, and upright, which corresponds to "Ninth five-year plan". Therefore, anyone will help, even if you use a big turtle worth ten friends for divination, the result will be the same.However, "June [-]" is soft and soft, too weak, and especially rich. You must always stick to the right way to be auspicious.When ancient kings sacrificed to the Emperor of Heaven, they had to do divination first. If they got a line, they would hold a grand ceremony of offering sacrifices to the Heaven, which would be auspicious.That is to say, benefiting and worshiping heaven require the same devotion.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: "June [-]" gain is external.That is to say, the outer hexagram of the negative hexagram is reduced by one yang line, and the inner hexagram is increased by one yang line to become the benefit hexagram.

This line shows that being submissive, humble, and upright will surely benefit you.Sixty-three: It is beneficial to use a murderous event, and there is no blame.Youfu Bank of China, tell the public to use Gui.

"Xiang" said: "It is beneficial to use evil things", which is inherent.In "Zhou Li Da Zong Bo", there is "a mourning for the country's worries with fierce rituals"

description.In the Zhou Dynasty, there was such a practice that when major accidents such as the death of the king, famine, natural disasters, wars, etc. occurred in the princes and countries, they would report to the emperor and notify the neighboring countries to ask for assistance.This practice was still prevalent in the Spring and Autumn Period, and many such examples can be seen in "Zuo Zhuan" and "Guoyu".At this time, envoys sent to neighboring countries usually carry gifts.For example, it is recorded in "Guoyu Luyu": "In the 27th year of Duke Zhuang of Lu, when there was a famine in the state of Lu, Tibetan Wenzhong took the gifts of Gui and Pan to the neighboring state of Qi to ask for help." It is equivalent to this "Yao resignation".

"Six Three" is at the top of the lower hexagram, adjacent to the upper hexagram; "Zhen" in the lower hexagram is moving, so "Six Three" automatically goes to ask for help from "Six Four".For a gentleman, begging others is a shameful act; but when a dangerous accident occurs, it is an exception, not a fault.But there are two conditions for not negligence: first, the behavior must conform to the principle of the mean; second, the Kyu held in the hand when reporting to the prince is to show trustworthiness.Gui is made of jade, square and angular, with the principle of the mean, and must be honest and not deceitful.So "Xiang Zhuan" said: Of course this is possible.

This line shows that asking for help honestly does not violate the principle.June [-]th: Bank of China, inform the public.Use it as a means of relocating to the country.

"Xiang" said: "Tell the public to obey", so as to benefit the will.This Yao Ci is coherent in meaning with the previous "Six Three" "Yao Ci", and "Gong"

It refers to "June [-]th", and it is "[-]rd" who came to pray.When the negative hexagram changes to the beneficial hexagram, you lose one yang and gain the "beginning" of the lower hexagram. The saying is "June [-]". Therefore, if you ask this prince who harms himself and benefits others, he will obey.In the previous line, "Six Three" is to tell the neighboring countries about the bad things, but in fact it is not limited to the bad things, when there are good things, they will also tell the neighboring countries, and give each other congratulatory gifts to gain benefits.However, it must be conditioned on the fulfillment of the principle of the mean. Unfortunately, "June [-]th" was not in the middle, so it is specially emphasized.It is of course beneficial to be able to move the capital to obtain asylum from a powerful and friendly neighboring country.For example, in the records of "Zuo Zhuan·Six Years of Zhao Gong", there is a record of "I moved to Zhou Dong, relying on Jin and Zheng".Judging from the hexagrams, "June [-]th" was moved from the "beginning" of the negative hexagram to the "fourth" to become the Yi hexagram; thus it is a symbol of moving the capital.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: This is the prince's ambition to harm himself and benefit others.This line shows that moderation is the condition for gaining benefits.

Ninth Five: Have the heart of pregnancy.Don't ask Yuanji.I am pregnant with virtue.

"Xiang" said: "If you have a loving heart", "don't ask". "Hui Erde" is a great success.

"Hui Xin" is the heart of giving favors. "De" is the same as De. "ninth five"

In the central monarchy, the Yang Yao is the Yang position, so it is determined and upright; in the lower hexagram, there is also the "six two" phase of the same uprightness, so there is strength and sincerity, and it will be kind to the people. You don't need to ask divination, you will know This is very auspicious.In this way, the people must also sincerely reciprocate, so that they can also gain something.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: In this way, you can show your ambitions.This line illustrates the principle of giving and receiving.

Upper Nine: Don't benefit from it, or hit it, don't be persistent in your determination, fierce.

"Xiang" said: "Mo Yizhi", partial words. "Or hit it" comes from outside. "Shangjiu" is masculine and has reached the peak of Yi Gua. It is greedy and asks for contributions from others, so that no one pays any attention to it, and even arouses anger and attacks.As it is said in "The Analects of Confucius Liren": "A behavior that only indulges in interests will cause a lot of resentment." What's more, if you only value interests, your will will inevitably be uncertain, and of course the result will be dangerous. "Xi Ci Zhuan" said: "When actions are taken in danger, the people will not participate; when words are spoken in doubt and fear, the people will not respond; mutual wills cannot be communicated, and if there are demands, the people will not support them; they will not support them. , the harm is coming!" "Xiang Zhuan" said: No one helped me because what "Shangjiu" said was all my own one-sided rhetoric.Some people even attack, which means that the attack will come from unexpected places.

This line is a warning not to be insatiable.If you lose, you will gain, and if you lose, you will gain; this hexagram explains the principle of harming yourself and benefiting others.Doing harm to oneself and benefiting others, and doing good deeds will surely make people happy and win praise.

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【Meaning】Increase income—helping others also benefits oneself.

[Gua Yi] benefit, increase, profit, benefit, gain.

[Introduction] It is completely opposite to the situation of "loss" in the previous hexagram. If you want to hurt the upper and benefit the lower, the superior will benefit the public.Sunda in the upper hexagram is "wind" and "cong", and the shock in the lower hexagram is "thunder" and "movement", that is, the lower movement can get the upper response and help.God's help and self-help, words are swift and thunderous, grasp the opportunity, and move forward bravely.To actively overcome difficulties and seek social benefits is the hexagram of great auspiciousness.At the same time, if "loss" is regarded as a loss, that is, to restrict the rights of the people and concentrate power in extraordinary times, then "benefit" means an era of democracy and peace.

[Heave meaning] The upper hexagram sunda is wind, the lower hexagram shock is thunder, and thunder moves the wind, which symbolizes favorable conditions.Sunda can also be used as wood and wind, vibration is movement, wood floats on the water, and with the help of wind blowing, it is obedient and helpful.It symbolizes that if you walk along the road, you will definitely gain every day.

【Structural model】Greedy, ambitious, Zhongzheng helps, honestly asks for help, auspicious people and heaven help, great achievements, benefit (increase, benefit).

[Yin and Yang] three yin and three yang.

[Position] The [-]st and [-]th Yaos are in the positive position, the [-]nd and [-]th Yaos are in the yin position, and the [-]rd and [-]th yaos are in the wrong position.

[Status] Things that benefit the people can be prosperous.

[Gua Yi] The upper hexagram is wind, the lower hexagram is thunder, and the thunder moves the wind.The relationship between wind and thunder symbolizes benefit.The upper hexagram Sunda is the wind and the wood, and the vibration of the lower hexagram means movement, that is, the wood floats on the water and is blown by the wind smoothly, forming a smooth sailing trend, which shows that it is going smoothly and beneficial.

[Thinking mode] The hexagrams explain the relationship of interests through thunder and wind, and the momentum of wind and thunder is multiplied.That is to promote self-enhancement, often to improve one's knowledge, moral cultivation and economic ability anytime and anywhere if there are deficiencies in oneself.

[Philosophical Enlightenment] The wind and thunder in the natural world support each other. Under the trend, the momentum can be multiplied, which is beneficial.People should imitate this spirit. When they are in a strong state, they should adopt the principle of harming themselves and benefiting others. As a result, helping others can also help themselves.

[Decision-making thinking] The key is to seize the fleeting opportunity to benefit yourself.Not only in wealth, but more importantly in spirit.Special knowledge, wisdom, and morality constantly require self-improvement, and always maintain a desire to seek if there is any shortage. When benefiting, one must sort out the relationship between helping others and asking for help, and must not be greedy and selfish.It is necessary to carefully formulate a plan that can benefit oneself in the long run, focusing on knowledge cultivation and moral cultivation.

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