The wisdom of I Ching

Chapter 47 No.40 Three Trigrams
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Kui, promoted in the king's court, fu name, powerful, told the city, if it is unfavorable, it will be Rong, and if it is beneficial, it will go.

"Xu Gua Zhuan" said: "If you benefit but don't remember, you must decide, so accept it, and you will decide." "夬" was originally a sheath worn on the thumb when drawing the bow, and the string bounced off the sheath , so it means decisive.Most of the words next to Yang, such as Jue, Kuai, Jue, Que, etc., all have the meaning of Li.The Jia hexagram has five yang lines and one yin line. It is a powerful yang that cuts off the yin, so it is called the central hexagram.This hexagram is also the "news hexagram", which represents March.

This hexagram is full of yang, which symbolizes that the gentleman is powerful and there are only a few villains who need to be driven out.But it is still necessary to declare their crimes at the court first, and then summon the masses with sincerity to work together to eliminate the villains.However, the villain is full of tricks, and there are still dangers, so don't take it lightly.Therefore, first of all, you should inform the people in your territory to get support first, and not to use force immediately. Only in this way will it be beneficial.That is to say, one should be fully prepared before launching an attack.

"彖" said: "夬, Jue Ye, Gang Jue Sang Ye."Talking about being strong, making peace with determination, "promoting in the king's court", and taking advantage of the five strengths with softness. "The name of Fu is fierce", and its danger is light. "Tell yourself that the city is unfavorable, that is, the army" is still poor. "There is profit to be made", and the long-term is the end.

"夬" is decisive, in terms of hexagram shape, it is the image of masculinity and yin making decisive decisions.In terms of the character of the upper and lower hexagrams, "Qian" in the lower hexagram is healthy, and "Dui" in the upper hexagram is said; although it can be vigorous and courageous, the way it is done should still be convincing.It was first publicized in the court, because a villain with a yin line sitting on the heads of many gentlemen with a yang line is already a sin.Call with sincerity and emphasize its danger, so that you can be vigilant and make the gentleman's deeds flourish.Inform yourself of your territory first.To gain support, it is not good to immediately attack with force, because only advocating force will not work.Also, when this hexagram goes up one step further, the last yin line also becomes yang line, and becomes the most auspicious Qian hexagram for pure yang.

"Xiang" said: Ze is above the sky, 夬.A gentleman respects his subordinates with alms, but avoids virtue.The upper hexagram "Dui" of the Kuai hexagram is Ze, and the lower hexagram "Qian" is the sky. The water in the marsh evaporates, rises to the sky, and falls when it becomes rain.A gentleman should imitate this spirit and bestow favors on the people under him.But don't think that you have kindness because of this, because all kindness comes from heaven, and it is beyond the reach of personal power.

Ninth Day: Stronger than the front toe, it is the fault of the invincible.

"Xiang" said: "Invincible" and "go", "blame" also.The toes in the front are strong and have the same words and sentences as the "Ninth Day" of the Da Zhuang hexagram:

However, the masculine elongation of the Kui hexagram is a step further than the Da Zhuang hexagram. "Ninth day of the first day" is the lower hexagram "Qian", that is, the vigorous part, so it is strong, high-spirited, and wants to move forward; however, it is in the lowest position, with more than enough heart but not enough strength, and it is not qualified for the mission of judging the villain.Therefore, there must be thorough planning and preparation in advance, otherwise it will fail. "Xiang Zhuan" said: If you are not competent and reluctantly go, it must be a disaster.

This line shows that to make a decision on a villain, one must first be fully prepared.

Ninety-two: Vigorous number, Mo Ye has soldiers, don't sympathize.

"Xiang" said: "There are soldiers but no shirts", so you can get the middle way. "Ti" means worry, "Mo" is Mu's original character, and "Shi" means worry. "ninety two"

At the moment when the villain is about to make a decision, the position of rigidity and softness symbolizes the combination of rigidity and softness, and will not advance impulsively. "Ninety-two" is also in the center of the inner hexagram, which can grasp the principle of the mean, so you can always be vigilant and call for reminders to guard against enemy attacks. Even if you encounter enemy attacks at night, you don't have to worry about failure.

This line shows that the decisive villain should be vigilant and prevent counterattacks.Nine three: strong heaven rules, there are fierce.A gentleman is a good man, if he walks alone and encounters rain, if he is stunned and stunned, there is no blame.

"Xiang" says: "A gentleman is a good man", and he will end up "without blame". "Jiujian" is the cheekbones. "Nine three" is a rigid line, and above the three consecutive rigid lines, it exceeds the median and is too strong.Therefore, decisive determination is shown on the face, causing the villain to hate and counterattack, and the result is dangerous.Moreover, "Jiu San" in this hexagram is the only line corresponding to the upper hexagram, while the corresponding "Shang Liu" is a soft villain. A resolute gentleman suspects that he is compromising with a villain.But yin and yang are reconciled to become rain. Therefore, "Jiu San" is like encountering rain in a single action, getting wet and angry in his heart, but "Jiu San" itself is a determined gentleman, and in the end he still decides the villain. blamed by others.

Wen Qiao in the Eastern Jin Dynasty obeyed Wang Dun on the surface, but secretly prepared for war. When the time was right, he wiped out Wu Dun in one fell swoop, which is exactly the same as the meaning of this hexagram.In short, when facing the villain, showing hostility obviously will bring disaster.

It should be calm and make a final decision.Although it may be misunderstood temporarily, but there will always be a day when the truth will be revealed, so don't mind.

This line shows that the villain of judgment should hold back and keep calm, and proceed in secret.

Ninth Four: The buttocks have no skin, and their behavior is inferior.Leading the sheep regrets death, but does not believe what is said.

"Xiang" said: "Its behavior is second" and the position is not appropriate. "Hearing the words but not speaking", the clever is not clear.

"Ciqi" means reeling, wandering and unable to move forward. The yin position of the "Nine Fourth" yang line is not in the middle position, which symbolizes hesitation in the heart and restlessness, just like the skin on the buttocks is slack and unable to sit still;Also, the upper hexagram "Dui" is a sheep. The key to leading the sheep is to follow behind and let the sheep walk freely. If you drag in front, the sheep will not move forward.Therefore, you should be like leading a sheep, not rushing to be the first, and follow other Yang lines, so that you will not regret the consequences.However, no matter how impulsive it is when you are determined to decide on a villain, even if you hear such advice, you probably won't believe it.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: Therefore, it is stagnant because the status of "September [-]th" is not appropriate.So don't listen to advice, because you are stupid, and you will hear what you hear.

This line shows that the villain of decision-making should neither hesitate nor be impulsive.Ninth Five-Year: Amaranthus Lu Yangyang, Bank of China is not to blame.

"Xiang" said: "There is no fault in the middle of the line", and the light of the middle is not.This "Yao Ci" is not easy to understand. "Amaranth" is the name of the grass, and there are many sayings about it and amaranth; in short, it is a soft, juicy grass that is not easy to dry. The "Ninth Five-Year Plan" is at the top of the five Yang lines of this hexagram, and it is the main line of this hexagram and the protagonist who decides the villain.However, being close to the villain of "Shangliu", his ambiguous attitude is as wet as amaranth.But the "Ninth Five-Year" Yang Yao Yang position, the monarch in the center of the upper hexagram, is resolute and upright, has the determination to make the "upper six" decision, does not lose the golden mean, and will not be impulsive and extreme, so there will be no disasters.

"Xiang Zhuan" further explained: "The Ninth Five-Year Plan" is close to the "Sixth Five-Year Plan".Deciding it with strength, although it does not violate the principle of the golden mean, after all, it does not make the principle of the golden mean great.

This line shows that a villain in judgment must grasp the principle of the mean.Upper Six: No number, there will be evil in the end.

"Xiang" said: "The fierce" of "no name" will never grow. The Yin line of "Shang Liu" is a villain to be judged. In the situation of being pursued, no one will pay attention even if he shouts loudly. In the end, he cannot escape the danger. "Xiang Zhuan" said: Even if a villain stands on the head of a gentleman, it will not last long in the end.

This line shows that the villain will be judged sooner or later.Hexagram, explaining the principle of eliminating evil.Excessive gains will inevitably lead to prosperity and decline, and the villain's power will once again be extended, and it must be decided again.The villain is full of tricks, and it is decided that the villain must be cautious and fearful. First of all, he should be fully prepared and not act rashly.It should be firm and soft, be vigilant, and not rush forward.We should not be afraid of criticism, hold back and keep calm, carry out in secret, seize the opportunity, and annihilate them in one fell swoop to avoid being counterattacked.There should be neither hesitation nor impulsiveness. You should act with determination and prudence.A villain who makes a decision should grasp the principle of the mean of being neither biased nor extreme. The most ideal way is to use softness to influence him to correct his mistakes.In short, the power of villains cannot last long, even if they are proud for a while, they will eventually be destroyed.

Comprehensive overview of Gua

【Meaning】Choose decisively—to establish morality and eliminate evil.

[Gua Yi] Decisiveness, continuation, decisiveness, differentiation, choice.

[Introduction] Sui means a decisive break, a decisive battle, and a decision to open up a major event.At the top there is a yin line, which suppresses five yang lines, indicating that the dictator ignores public opinion and implements tyranny.Even if there is danger, or if extraordinary measures must be taken, dictators must be excluded.Carry out with fortitude (dry), and the hearts of the people will be happy (dui) and peaceful.But there must be no impure motives. You must get rid of selfish desires, uphold justice, and stabilize your position. The most important thing is to avoid violence.

[Fengyi] The upper hexagram is Dui, the lack is the tongue, and the lower hexagram is healthy, which symbolizes the power of the gentleman, and only a few villains who play with the tongue are to be expelled.The hexagram shows that in the course of our life and career, villains and evil forces inevitably exist, and the evil should be eradicated in due course.Do justice.

[Structure mode] The villain is hopeless, grasp the golden mean, pay attention to strategy, endure sensuality, guard against counterattacks, be fully prepared, 夬 (cut off, break up).

[Yin and Yang] One yin and five yang, one yin refers to a villain.

[Position] If the first, third, and fifth yang are in the yang position, it is positive; if the second and fourth yao yang are in the yin position, it is not correct; if the sixth yao is in the yin position, it is positive.

[Status] Call on the masses and exclude villains.

[Fengxiang] The upper hexagram is Dui, Dui is Yue, the gap is the tongue, and the lower hexagram is dry, which symbolizes health and strength, that is, the gentleman uses his strength to drive out the villain.The upper hexagram Dui is Ze, and the lower hexagram Qian is the sky, which symbolizes the continuous evaporation of water in the marsh. In the sky, once the bet is made, the dark clouds will be turned into rain.It is a metaphor for the decisive power to eliminate evil.

[Thinking mode] A yin line in the hexagrams above the Kui hexagram is a metaphor for villains and evil forces, or the old forces.Its entry into the five yang line is the force of new life and justice.Therefore, decisive measures must be taken to declare a break with the evil old forces and eventually replace them.That is to say, when we handle various affairs abroad, when favorable factors take the initiative, we must seize the opportunity, eradicate evil, and eliminate unfavorable factors.

[Philosophical Enlightenment] Just like the changing state of nature, when the water in the pond is continuously irradiated by the sun, it evaporates into water vapor and turns into dark clouds in the sky. The dark clouds can only be gathered after making a decision, and then they can be released. When it turns into rain, the earth is bright, which enlightens people that everything is changing, and only by making decisive choices can a career succeed.

[Decision-making thinking] When you are surrounded by evil forces and the villains are rampant, how to eliminate the evil and make decisive decisions with the villains.Its principle is: establish virtue and cultivate it, eliminate evil and do it to the fullest.The specific measures are: (1) When the strength is insufficient, do not act blindly, think carefully, plan carefully, and make decisions carefully. (2) Be alert at any time, be alert to the status quo, and seize the opportunity. (3) If the opponent is strong, wait patiently. (4) When the time is ripe, decisively shovel ripe, decisively eradicate, do not hesitate. (5) Adhere to the righteous way, eliminate evil and do everything.

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