Book of Changes Great Wisdom

Chapter 2 The Great Wisdom of the Book of Changes 2
The ninth day of the ninth day is like a giant dragon lurking in the abyss, unable to move around casually, and it is not suitable to display its talents for the time being.

Ninety-two appeared in the field like a giant dragon, which is conducive to the birth of people with great talents and virtues.

The nine-three gentleman works hard all day long, and is always on guard against fear, so that even if he encounters danger, he can avoid disaster.

The ninety-four giant dragon waits for the opportunity to move, sometimes leaps up and down, and sometimes retreats into the abyss.

Ninety-five giant dragons fly into the sky and soar, which is suitable for people who discover great virtues and talents.

If the Shangjiu dragon flies too high, it will inevitably be in distress.

A group of giant dragons appear in the nine sky, and the changes are endless, so it will be auspicious.

Xiang said: Heaven moves vigorously, and a gentleman strives constantly for self-improvement.

The way of heaven runs round and round, never stops, and no one can stop it; a gentleman follows the way of heaven, stands on his own feet, strives constantly, and only then can he show his strength and vigor in life.This is what is said in the ninth and third chapter of "Qian Gua": "A gentleman works all day long, and he is vigilant at night, without blame."

"Qian Gua" describes the transformation process from "hidden dragon", "seeing the dragon" to "flying dragon", intending to use the dragon as a metaphor to explain the process of life growth, emphasizing that only by striving for self-improvement can one become a "flying dragon".The spirit of self-improvement is the motto of countless heroes throughout the ages.

Qu Yuan was a native of Chu during the Warring States period.When he was in his twenties, he had profound knowledge and outstanding talents, and was deeply trusted and reused by King Huai of Chu at that time, who named him Zuo Tu.When Qu Yuan was promoted to the position of Zuo Tu, he always took the rise and fall of Chu as his own responsibility, actively advocated the reform of internal affairs, reformed and strengthened; externally, he advocated "uniting Qi to resist Qin", and he was sent to Qi to establish the Qi-Chu alliance.Because he particularly advocated restricting the privileges of the nobility and appointing talents, this violated the interests of the powerful at that time to a large extent, which aroused the envy and hatred of many old-school figures.They always tried every means to spread rumors, speak bad words, and slander Qu Yuan in front of the King of Chu.So the mediocre King Huai of Chu listened to some people's rumors, alienated Qu Yuan in a rage, and exiled him to the north of the river.

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