Book of Changes

Chapter 20 Lin Gua No.19

Xia Dui Shang Kun
"Problem Solving"

The hexagram "Lin" is also called "Di Ze Lin".

Adjacent.The two yangs rise up, and as for the ground, they regulate the flow of water, and it is also the time of spring.

"Xu Gua Zhuan" said: "When something happens, it will be big, so it will come when it comes, and it will be big."

The hexagram of "Lin" introduces the rule, pays attention to influence, benevolence, and self-determination, and is very wise to correct mistakes in a timely manner, while the means of profit and temptation must be discarded, which will bring endless troubles, which shows the author's political experience and keenness Observation.

"original"

"Pro": Yuan Heng, Li Zhen.As for August, there is evil.

Ninth day: Xianlin, Zhenji.

Nine two: Xianlin, auspicious, no disadvantages.

Six three: Willing to come, no profit.Worry about it, no blame.

June [-]th: Come, no blame.

Sixth Five-Year: Zhilin, Maharaja's auspiciousness, auspicious.

Upper Six: Dunlin, auspicious, no blame.

"Translation"

The hexagram "Lin" symbolizes rule.It is very prosperous and beneficial to the right way.But come August, something sinister is hiding.

In the ninth line of the first day, rule through the method of probation, insisting on this will bring auspiciousness.

Nine and two lines, ruled by means of probation, auspicious and omnipotent.

Sixth and third lines, rule by giving sweetness, the effect is not long-lasting.If you start worrying about it (thinking of new ways), you won't make mistakes again.

In the sixth line and fourth line, the king is personally involved in government affairs, and there is no fault.

Six and five lines, dealing with political affairs very wisely, is the quality that a king of a great country should possess, auspicious.

On the sixth line, the rule of tolerance and benevolence is practiced, auspicious, and there is no fault.

"original"

"Yuan" said: "Lin", just soaked and long, speaking and smooth, just in the middle and responding.The tycoon is righteous, and the way of heaven is also. "As for the evil in August", it won't be long before it disappears.

"Translation"

"Tuci" says: The hexagram of "Lin" shows that the masculinity is growing, harmonious and smooth, and the masculinity is in the middle and balanced but is supported by the femininity.Great success lies in sticking to the right way, and the way of heaven is like this.As for "August, there are dangers hidden", it means that the days when the masculinity will weaken are not far away.

"original"

"Xiang" said: There is land on the lake, "Lin".A gentleman can teach and think endlessly, and protect the people without bounds. "Xianlin, Zhenji", Zhixing Zhengye. "Chenglin, auspicious, no disadvantages", did not follow orders. "Ganlin" is inappropriate. "Worry about it", "blame" is not long. "When you come, there is no blame", the position is right. "The Majesty's Appropriateness" is what is called in action. The "auspiciousness" of "Dunlin" is also in the heart.

"Translation"

"Xiang Ci" says: There is a high ground above the water, which is the image of the hexagram "Lin".From this, the gentleman realizes that he should educate, care for, accommodate and protect the people to the greatest extent.

(Ninth line of the first day) "Governing through the method of probation, persistence in this way will be auspicious", because his ambition and method are correct.

(Nine and two lines) "Government through the method of probation is auspicious and beneficial to everything", which means that sometimes orders cannot solve problems.

(Six and three lines) "Government by giving sweets" is difficult for someone to make an inch of it. "If you start worrying about it", the mistakes will not continue to be made.

([-]th line) "The king is not at fault in his personal affairs of government", because the king has done what he should do.

(Six and five lines) "Qualities that a king of a great country should possess" means that he pursues the righteous way.

(Upper Sixth Line) The so-called "auspiciousness" of "practicing the rule of tolerance and benevolence" is because this kind of tolerance comes from his heart.

(End of this chapter)