Book of Changes

Chapter 14 Tongren Hexagram No.13
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"Problem Solving"

The hexagram "Tongren" is also called "Tianhuo Tongren".

The lower part of this hexagram is separated from the upper stem, the fire nature is the same as the sky, one yin occupies the position and the center is positive, and the five yangs are connected with it, so it is called "Tongren".

"Xu Gua Zhuan" said: "Things cannot be denied, so they are accepted as Tongren." After experiencing a closed situation, it is necessary to gather the power of all people to open up a new road, so "Tongren" closely follows the hexagram "No". .

Gather people together, be invincible, go out for the country, without complaint or regret.This hexagram is based on the comparison of people working together to win battles, and expounds the meaning of "tongren", which means giving up the small family for everyone. It means dedication and sacrifice, which is the root of victory, so "zhen", "no blame", "auspicious" ".

"original"

"Fanren": Tongren in the wild, Heng.To benefit the great river, to benefit the gentleman.

Ninth day of the ninth day: If you are in the same family, there is no blame.

Sixty-two: Tongren Yuzong, stingy.

Nine Three: Fu Rong Yu Mang, promoted to Gaoling, three years old and unhappy.

Ninety-four: take advantage of the Yong, Foke attack, Ji.

Ninth Five-Year: Colleagues look at each other first and then laugh, masters meet each other.

Upper Nine: Friends in the suburbs, no regrets.

"Translation"

The hexagram "Tongren" symbolizes the gathering of people.Gather people in the wild, and the line will be prosperous.It is conducive to crossing great rivers and great rivers, and it is beneficial for gentlemen to stick to the right way.

In the ninth line of the first day, gather people in front of the country gate, and there will be no disaster.

Six and two lines, gathering people in the family temple is too narrow.

In the ninth and third lines, the army was stopped in the border jungle, and the two sides competed for the commanding heights, and the stalemate lasted for many years.

Ninety-four line, attacking the enemy's city wall, but not in a hurry to capture the whole city, auspicious.

In the ninth and fifth line, the assembled people first wailed loudly, and then laughed loudly. It turned out that the armies from all walks of life had won the battle and joined forces in victory.

Go up the nine lines, gather everyone in the suburbs, and everyone has no complaints or regrets.

"original"

"Tongren" said: "Tongren, if the softness is in the middle, it should be dry, it is called "Tongren". "Tongren" said: "Tongren live in the wild, prosper, and benefit from the great river", which is also a dry line.Civilization is healthy, and it should be upright, and a "gentleman" is upright.Only a gentleman is the aspiration to be able to connect the world.

"Translation"

"Tuan Ci" says: Gather people together, the yin and soft are in the right position, the behavior is upright, and they respond to the dry yang, this is the image of "Tongren". The hexagrams in "Tongren" say: "Gathering people in the wild will lead to prosperity. It will be beneficial to crossing great rivers", which means acting on behalf of the sky.Upright and upright, Shanghe is vigorous, and his character is upright and conforms to the way of heaven. This is a "gentleman" who keeps integrity.Only a gentleman can unite all wills and realize everyone's common wishes.

"original"

"Xiang" said: "Heaven and Fire", "Tong Ren".A gentleman distinguishes things by category.Who is to blame for going out with "colleagues"? "Same person Yu Zong", "stingy" Taoism. "Fu Rong Yu Mang", the enemy just also. "Three years old is not happy", An Xing also? "Chengqiyong" means "Fuke"; its "auspiciousness" means sleepiness and vice versa. The "first" of "Tongren" refers to the straightness of the middle. "The masters meet", and the words are "ke". "Colleagues in the suburbs" have no ambitions.

"Translation"

"Xiang Ci" says: There are fires gathering in the world, this is the hexagram image of "Tongren".From this, the gentleman realizes that he has to look at things through categories (find the strength he can rely on to deal with various difficulties).

(Ninth line of the first day) "Assemble the people" in front of the gate of the country, who would be afraid of disaster at this time?

([-]-[-] line) "Gathering people in the family temple" is a very narrow choice.

(Ninth third line) "The army is stopped in the border jungle" because the enemy is still very strong. "Standalone for many years", there is no way to advance.

(Ninth and fourth line) "attacked the enemy's city wall" and stopped the capture of the whole city with good intentions; this "auspicious" move made the besieged enemies surrender one after another.

(Ninth and fifth line) The reason why the "assembled people" cried first is the uncontrollable venting of their inner emotions; "a large army joins forces" means that they all won the battle.

(Upper Nine Lines) "Gather all people in the suburbs" means (the class teacher returns to the dynasty) most people get nothing (but everyone can have no complaints or regrets).

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