The wisdom of I Ching

Chapter 66 No.60 Two Gua Xiaoguo

too small

wisdom
under the shock
Xiaoguo, Heng, Lizhen, it can be a small matter, not a big one.The sound left by the bird is not suitable for up or down, good luck.

This hexagram is opposite to the yin and yang of the Zhongfu hexagram, and they are "wrong hexagrams". Excessive self-confidence is easy to be excessive and intertwined with each other. "Xu Gua Zhuan" said: "Those who have faith will do it, so accept it as a small fault." That is to say, actions will inevitably be excessive.

In this hexagram, there are four yin lines and two yang lines, which are the image of excessive yin; the yang is big and the yin is small, so it is a "small fault".On the one hand, Xiaoguo means that the yin and yao missed and could not meet, and it does not mean excessive; on the contrary, the meaning of passing in "Yao Ci", and "elephant" is clearly interpreted as excessive.In short, the word "Guo" has two meanings of passing and passing.This hexagram is an excessive yin line, which itself has the meaning of prosperity, but it must stick to the right way. It is okay for small things, but not for big things.Also, the hexagram shape of this hexagram is the two yang lines in the middle.It is the body of a bird, the upper and lower yin lines are wings, similar to the image of a flying bird, and the "Zhongfu" in the previous hexagram means hatching, and the bird in this hexagram has already hatched.It's like a bird flying by, leaving only the sound of calling, and there is no effect; it's also like a bird that shouldn't fly up, but has to fly down to find a place to perch.That is to say, when there is a small excess, you should not be too high-spirited, and you should be pragmatic, so as to make a big profit.

"Yuan" said: "Small faults, small faults will lead to prosperity."Exceeding "Lizhen" is also in line with the times.Sang Dezhong refers to "little things" and "auspicious".It is "not a big deal" if you just lost your position but didn't hit it.There is the image of "flying bird", "the sound left by the flying bird, it is not suitable to go up and down, it is auspicious", the up is reverse and the down is smooth.

"Small demerits" means that small things can be successful.That is to say, if the Yin Yao passes, the wish can be fulfilled.So prosper.But if you want to pass, you must stick to the right path, and actions can be beneficial because of the right time.In this hexagram, the upper and lower hexagrams are soft lines in the middle, so small things are auspicious.And because of the two rigid lines, the "Nine Fourth" is not correct, and the "Nine Three" is not right, so it is impossible to deal with major events.This hexagram also has the image of a flying bird. The flying bird only leaves a sound and cannot function, and it is not suitable to fly upwards, but should fly downwards. Because it is difficult to fly upwards, it is difficult to fly backwards, but it is smooth when going from top to bottom, so it is good luck.That is to say, when the behavior is slightly excessive, it will be dangerous to go in a positive direction, and it will be smooth in a negative direction.

"Xiang" says: There is thunder on the mountain, and it is a small fault; a gentleman's behavior is more respectful, mourning is more mourning, and use is more frugal.

In this hexagram, the lower hexagram "Gen" is a mountain, and the upper hexagram "Zhen" is thunder. There is thunder on the mountain, and the thunder must be too quiet, so it is a small and excessive image.A gentleman should imitate this spirit, act a little too submissively, mourn a little too mournfully, and spend a little too frugally.That is to say, in terms of negative behavior, self-denial should be done, but it should not be excessive. "The Analects of Confucius Weizheng" said: "Respect is closer to propriety, but far from shame." "Yi" means paying attention to form, which is consistent with the viewpoint of this "Xiang Zhuan".

Sixth day: Birds are fierce.

"Elephant" said: "Flying birds are fierce", the minister should not be like this.The hexagram of Xiaoguo is like a bird, so it is compared with flying birds. The "sixth day" is feminine, corresponding to the "ninth four" in the upper hexagram, so I want to fly, but I don't know how to restrain myself, so it's dangerous.Therefore, "Xiang Zhuan" said: there is nothing to do, there is no cure.

This line is a warning to be restrained and not to be too high and too far away.

Sixty-two: If you surpass your ancestors, you will meet your concubines; if you are inferior to your king, you will meet your ministers, and there is no blame.

"Xiang" said: "If you are not as good as your ruler", your ministers must not pass. "Zu" is grandfather, and "妣" is grandmother.If the five are Yang lines, they are equivalent to grandfathers and monarchs; if they are Yin lines, they are equivalent to grandmothers and ministers. "Two" corresponds to "Five", and "Six Two" thus advances smoothly, but the corresponding five are not Yang Yao, but Yin Yao, so it is said that if you miss your grandfather, you will meet your grandmother; you will not be able to reach the king .Met the minister.However, although I didn't meet the expected support, I can still get help, so there is no blame.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: Corresponding to "two", it was originally "five".Although it is an uncorresponding Yin Yao, it cannot be missed.

This line shows that on the negative side, it is a little too much. Although it cannot play a positive role, it is still beneficial.

Nine three: If you don't guard against it, follow or kill it, it's fierce.

"Xiang" said: "Follow or kill it", how about "fierce". "死" means to kill, "Zuo Zhuan · Chuangong 18th Year" records: "When the ministers of the country kill the emperor, it is called killing; when the people of other countries kill the emperor, it is called killing." He is an upright gentleman, so he goes forward bravely.

But the "Shangliu" corresponding to "Nine Three" is a feminine villain. If the "Nine Three" is not too cautious, it can be prevented; if they submit, they are in danger of being killed.So "Xiang Zhuan" said: This is such a great danger.

This line emphasizes the distinction between excessive and restrained, which should be clearly distinguished.

Ninth Four: No blame, don't miss it.If you go hard, you must quit, don't use Yongzhen.

"Xiang" said: "If you don't meet it", it is not in the right place. "If you go hard, you must quit", it will not last forever.

"Nine Fourth" is rigid and soft, rigid and soft at the same time, and will not be aggressive, so it is the fault. "September [-]th" corresponds to "Junior Sixth". "Junior Sixth" is a feminine villain who wants to be promoted by luck;If the evil is like hatred, if you want to actively stop it, there will be danger, so you must be vigilant; let alone stick to your own justice forever, you should adapt to the situation and know how to adapt.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: "Nine Fourth" is in an inappropriate position corresponding to the "Sixth Day", and we have to meet each other. will overhandle.But adopting a positive attitude will be dangerous, and we must be vigilant; because "the sixth day" is a villain, it will not last long in the end, so there is no need to act too hastily.This line shows that rigidity and softness, excessiveness and restraint must be adapted according to the situation and cannot be held together.

Sixth Five-Year: Miyun does not rain, I am in the western suburbs, and Gongyi takes the other in the cave.

"Xiang" said: "Miyun does not rain", it has already gone up. "Yi" is an arrow with a string, which can be pulled back after shooting. "Miyun does not rain, and I have two suburbs", there is the same sentence in Xiaohu Gua. The "Sixth Five-Year Plan" is in the throne, but the power of the Yin Yao is weak, the heart is more than enough but the strength is insufficient, and it is unable to engage in active careers, so it is said that there is no rain in the clouds.Clouds belong to yin, and the west is the direction of yin, and the yin line of the "sixth five-year plan" is yin, so the metaphors of "miyun" and "western suburbs" are used.Therefore, this king, holding a rope and arrow, drilled into the hole, and captured the corresponding "six two" to assist him.Acupoints belong to Yin. "Six two" is a yin line, so it is said to be at the acupoint.Although this line does not determine good or bad luck.However, the combination of "Six Five" and "Six Two" is obviously not enough to make things happen.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: It is already too high.When yang descends, yin rises, and yin and yang intersect, it will rain. However, during the "sixth five-year plan", yin is too high to meet yang, so it does not rain.

This line warns that excessive force is not enough to achieve great things.

Upper Six: If you have encountered it, the birds will leave it. It is fierce, which is called disaster.

"Xiang" said: "I have never met it before", which is too strong. "Li" is the same as suffering. "Disaster" is a natural disaster, and "眚" is a man-made disaster. "Hang"

is high pitched. "Shangliu" is a feminine villain, and also the extreme of this excessive yin, without any obstacles, soaring too high, and finally touching the French net; just like a bird flying to the sky, without a place to rest, being shot and killed dangerous. "Shang" and "Chu" kill are equivalent to the Sunda of a bird, so they use the metaphor of flying birds.Therefore, it is said to be a natural disaster, but it is actually asking for a disaster.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: This is the reason why the villain has risen too high and has reached the end.This line warns that extreme excess will inevitably lead to disaster.Xiaoguo hexagram, explaining the principle of passing and restraining.If you are full of confidence, you will inevitably act; if you act, you will inevitably be excessive; but you must distinguish between excess and restraint.On the negative side, there is no harm in asking too much of yourself.However, on the positive side, it should not be overdone, too high-spirited, overwhelmed, and even lead to death.Therefore, excess and restraint, rigidity and softness, should be known to respond to the opportunity, be properly restrained, and be used flexibly. Even if it is justice, it should not be overly stubborn, so that it is handled excessively, which will cause harm instead.Excessiveness is not enough to achieve great things, and extreme excess will bring disaster to oneself.

A Comprehensive Overview of Xiao Guo Gua
【Meaning】Exceeding the norm—combining hardness and softness, with a certain degree of movement and stillness.

【Gua Yi】Small excess, negligence.

[Introduction] Xiaoguo means too many small faults, or a slightly excessive meaning, which is in contrast to the hexagram "too too".Small means yin, and there are more yin lines than yang lines, which means that the villain is rampant.The shape of the hexagram indicates that the up and down are opposite, and the overlapping and connecting of the two lines becomes a "hurdle" (danger).Because of mistakes, you are facing difficult times, but you should not force yourself to solve big problems at this time.It is most important to deal with small, everyday problems in order.If you can handle things with a low profile, you will be lucky.

[Heave meaning] The upper hexagram shakes as thunder, and the lower hexagram Gen as the mountain. The sound of thunder resounds on the mountain, and the sound gradually decreases after the sound passes, symbolizing the excessiveness of smallness.The hexagram reminds people how to properly deal with problems in life and career.Master problems such as excessive, excessive and timely convergence, that is, overcorrection.

【Structural Pattern】Extremely excessive, overly demanding, adaptable to the times, guarding against villains, slightly excessive, ambitious, and small (small excessive).

[Yin and Yang] four yin and two yang.

[Position] The yin position of the second line and the sixth line is positive; the positive position of the third line is positive;

[Status] Small things can be done, but big things can't.

[Hexagram] Shock up and down Gen.Shock is thunder and movement, Gen is mountain, which symbolizes that after the thunder rings on the mountain, the sound gradually decreases, that is, the sound is too small.Another hexagram "the sound of a flying bird" is like the sound of a bird after it has called.Xiaoguo is shaped like a modern airplane, with the upper and lower four Yin as the wings, and the middle two Yang as the fuselage, which looks like an airplane passing through the clouds and mountains.

[Thinking mode] Xiao Guo Gua.Through the sound of thunder in the valley and the echo of birds singing on the mountain, it shows us the principles of dealing with the transitional stage of things: (1) Correctly grasp the transition and restraint, and don't be so high. (2) Under the principle of Zhongzheng, there is no harm in going too far. (3) Proper mastery of overkill. (4) Don't be stubborn, and should be restrained at any time. (5) Doing things too much, not enough to make a big deal. (6) Extreme excess is dangerous.

[Philosophical Enlightenment] The thunder sounded on the mountain, and the sound gradually became smaller, like a bird on the mountain, the lingering sound of the song will gradually disappear.This is the way to converge in the transition stage.It enlightens people to correctly follow the principles of life in the transitional period in life and career.

【Decision-making thinking】We must prevent mistakes in everything: if you are too confident, you will make mistakes in subjective judgment; if you act too hastily, you will make mistakes in your behavior;In life, work and career, excessive actions should be restrained appropriately, everything should be done according to one's ability, and overcorrection should not be overstated.Seriously overcome the tendency to overreact and act excessively.Let's face it.Consider the limitations of your own abilities and conditions, and do not overdo risky things that exceed your capabilities and overload.As long as you are careful and establish a basic code of conduct for yourself, you can make fewer or no mistakes.

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