Book of Changes

Chapter 19 Gu Gua No.18

Lower Sunda Upper Gen
"Problem Solving"

The hexagram "Gu" is also called "Mountain Wind Gu".Gen is the mountain, Sunda is the wind, and there is wind at the foot of the mountain, which is a sign that the wind moves, and it is also a sign that if the wind is too strong, it will bring troubles.

"Xu Gua Zhuan" said: "Those who follow others with joy will surely have troubles, so they accept "Gu". .Therefore, the hexagram "Gu" closely follows the hexagram "Sui".

The original meaning of Gu is a kind of poisonous insect artificially raised. The method is to put many poisonous insects in a container and bite each other.The ancients believed that Gu had the magical power of poisoning the enemy, and they often used some kind of secret method to exercise it.The day when Gu prevails in the world is also the day when society loses its norms and becomes chaotic.The hexagram name Gu, actually talks about the way to cure Gu, especially what to do after the poison is cured with strong medicine, because it is easy to cure Gu, but difficult to cure one's own poison.

"original"

"Gu": Yuan Heng, benefiting Dachuan.First A for three days, and then A for three days.

Sixth day of the lunar month: Gu of being a father, having a son, no fault in the test.Li, finally Ji.

Ninety-two: The Gu of godmother, do not be chaste.

Nine Three: The Gu of godfather, there is little regret, no big blame.

June [-]th: Yufu's Gu, often sees stinginess.

Sixth Five-Year: The Gu of godfather, use reputation.

Upper Nine: Don't be a prince, be noble.

"Translation"

The hexagram of "Gu" symbolizes that the influence is easy to spread: great prosperity, which is conducive to crossing great rivers.But the time must be limited to the eighth day of this ten-day period and the fourth day of the last ten-day period (these two days or this period).

The sixth line of the first day removes the residual poison left by the father after using strong medicine. If there is a son like this, there will be no disaster for the father.Father was a little aggressive at first, but the result is still auspicious now.

Nine and two lines, to remove the residual poison left by the mother after using strong medicine, the result is unpredictable.

Ninth and third lines, to remove the residual poison left by the father after using strong medicine, there will be some small pains, but there will be no major disasters.

In the sixth and fourth lines, let the residual poison left by the father after using the strong medicine be allowed to go on, and the problem will become serious.

Sixth and fifth lines, to remove the residual poison left by the father after using the strong medicine, this move is commendable.

On the ninth line, do not accommodate the demands of princes and nobles, and carry out the work of eliminating residual poisons to the end for a higher goal.

"original"

"彖" said: "Gu", just go up and then go down softly, and stop when it is sunken, Gu. "Gu" "Yuan Heng" governs the world. "Benefits involved in the great river", there are always things going on. "First Jia for three days, and then Jia for three days", the end has a beginning, and the sky moves.

"Translation"

"Xuanci" said: "Gu" hexagram image, the masculinity is at the top, the yin and soft are at the bottom, the wind comes along the mountain, and the influence is omnipresent. The "great prosperity" of "Gu" lies in its ability to achieve great chaos and great order. "It is conducive to crossing great rivers" means that there is a special purpose in doing so. "The time must be limited to the eighth day of this ten-day period and the fourth day of the second ten-day period." The old situation is over, and a new situation can begin, just like the movement of the sky.

"original"

"Xiang" said: "There is wind under the mountain, "Gu".A gentleman cultivates morality by invigorating the people. "Godfather's Gu" means inheritance and examination. "Damn mother's Gu" is the middle way. "Father's Gu" is "no blame" in the end. "Father Yu's Gu" has never been obtained. "Godfather, use reputation", inherit virtue. "Don't be a prince", if you want to, you can do it.

"Translation"

"Xiang Ci" says: There is a wind blowing under the mountain, which is the image of the hexagram "Gu".From this, the gentleman understands the method of inspiring the people and promoting morality.

(The sixth line of the first day) "Remove the residual poison left by the father after using the strong medicine", which intends to pass on the father's career.

(Nine and two lines) "To get rid of the residual poison left by the mother after using the strong medicine" is to return to the righteous way.

(Ninth third line) "To get rid of the residual poison left by the father after using the strong medicine", the ultimate if is "there will be no major disaster".

([-]th line) "Leave the lingering poison left by the father after using the strong medicine", the future will be bleak.

(Six and five lines) "It is commendable to remove the residual poison for the father", because he has passed on the virtues.

(Upper Nine Lines) "Don't give in to the demands of princes and nobles", this kind of courage should continue.

(End of this chapter)