Book of Changes

Chapter 40 Jian Hexagram No.30 Nine
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"Problem Solving"

The hexagram "Jian" is also called "Shuishan Jian".

Jian, encountering dangers and obstacles, it is difficult to walk.Go down to the ridge and stop when you see danger, so it is called "Jian".

"Xu Gua Zhuan" said: "There must be difficulties in being good, so it is difficult to accept it." The life of divorce is very sad, and it is "Jian" if you follow it, so the hexagram "Jian" closely follows the hexagram "Cui".

Even if the road ahead is difficult, you still have to do it. The hexagram "Jian" tells people what to do when encountering obstacles.Out of the common heart is the first, uniting with everyone is the second, and using the help of "adults" is the third. In this way, there will be no obstacles that cannot be overcome.All three are instructive.

"original"

"Jian": It is beneficial to the southwest and unfavorable to the northeast.My lord, Zhenji.

Sixth day: Go to Jian, come to praise.

Sixty-two: The king and his ministers are jealous, because the bandits bow.

Nine three: go to Jian, come back.

June [-]th: Go to Jian, come to connect.

Ninth Five: Big Jian, friends come.

Upper Six: Go to Jian, come to Shuo.lucky.See you, my lord.

"Translation"

The hexagram "Jian" symbolizes difficulty in walking: it is beneficial to the southwest direction, but not conducive to the northeast direction.You should seek the help of "adults", always do so, and you will get auspiciousness.

On the sixth line of the first day, it is difficult to go forward, but to return leisurely.

In the sixth and second line, the ministers of the king have gone through hardships many times, not for their own private affairs.

Nine and three lines, it is difficult to go, return as soon as possible.

Sixth and fourth lines, it is difficult to go forward, but to return to unite everyone.

The ninety-five line is very difficult, and friends come to help one after another.

On the sixth line, it is difficult to go forward, but it is very rewarding to return, which is auspicious.You also need to seek the help of "adults".

"original"

"彖" said: "Jian", it is difficult, and danger comes first.See danger and be able to stop, know it. "Jian": "Beneficial to the southwest", it means to get in the middle; "Jian" is very useful at the time!
"Translation"

"Tuan Ci" says: "Jian" hexagram symbolizes difficulties, and danger is ahead.It is wise to stop when you see danger. "Jian" hexagrams say "beneficial to the southwest direction", which means that you can get a hit if you go to the northeast;Only when the position is appropriate can "always be like this, you can get auspiciousness" and the peace of the country can be achieved.It is really important to master and use the tense of "Jian" hexagram well!

"original"

"Xiang" said: "There is water on the mountain, "Jian".A gentleman cultivates virtue by self-reflection. "Go to Jian, come to praise", it is appropriate to wait. "The king and his ministers are Jian Jian", there is no special in the end. "When you go, you go against it", which is what you like inside. "Go to Jian, come to connect", when the position is true. "Big Jian, friends come", also in the middle section. "Go to Jian, come to Shuo", the ambition is within;

"Translation"

"Xiang Ci" says: There is water on the mountain, high mountains and dangerous waters, this is the image of the hexagram "Jian".From this, a gentleman realizes that he should seek inwardly and cultivate inner morality.

(The sixth line of the first day) "It's difficult to go, but it's easy to return", which means that it still needs to wait.

(Six-two line) "The ministers of the king have gone through hardships many times", and there will be no mistakes in the end.

(Ninth third line) "It is difficult to go forward, and return early", which means that the inside is liking (hoping) so.

([-]th line) "Going forward is difficult, but returning to unite everyone" is because his position is appropriate and his measures are practical.

(Nine and five lines) "It was very difficult, and friends came to help one after another" because he had a righteous integrity.

(Upper Sixth Line) "It is difficult to go forward, but it is rewarding to return", because he is determined to unite the interior. "It is still necessary to seek the help of 'adults'", it is still necessary to use the appeal of the distinguished "adults" to make everyone follow.

(End of this chapter)