Book of Changes

Chapter 47 Sheng Hexagram No.40 Six
Xia Xun Shang Kun
"Problem Solving"

The hexagram "Sheng" is also called "Earth wind rises".

Those who ascend will go up further, and trees will grow in the ground, eventually becoming the image of a big tree.

"Xu Gua Zhuan" said: "Those who gather together are called ascension, so they receive it to ascend." The water is abundant and the grass is luxuriant, the surface vegetation is formed, and the water and soil are no longer lost, which is conducive to growing into a towering tree, so "Sheng" The hexagram closely follows the hexagram "Cui".

To form a forest system, there must be grass first, then shrubs, and then trees. The relationship between the hexagrams "Cui" and "Sheng" shows that "Book of Changes" also contains rich ecological wisdom, which is worthy of further study.

A tree's job is to keep going up.It doesn't consider the amount of sunshine or the fertility of the land. Once it takes root, it will go up and up.Only when you take root can you love this land. Only by accepting everything around you can you lead to your mission.Great trees grew up on the rocks and in the valleys.The meaning of the tree and the time of "Sheng" are great!
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"Sheng": Yuan Heng.Use it to see adults, don't t-shirt.Nanzheng, Ji.

Sixth day: Yunsheng, good luck.

Ninety-two: Fu Nai used 禴, no fault.

Nine three: Shengxuyi.

June Fourth: Wang Yongheng was in Qishan, auspicious, no blame.

Sixth Five-Year: Zhenji, promotion.

Upper Six: Ascension of the Ming Dynasty is beneficial to the endless chastity.

"Translation"

The hexagram "Sheng" symbolizes rising: great prosperity.Seek help from an "adult" and don't worry.Going to the south is auspicious.

The sixth line of the first day is suitable for ascending, which is very auspicious.

Nine and two lines, as long as you have integrity in your heart, you can complete the sacrifice with meager tribute, and there will be no disaster.

Nine and three lines, climbed to the pavilion on the top of the mountain.

In the sixth and fourth line, the king holds sacrifices in Qishan, which is auspicious and free of disasters.

Sixth and fifth lines, if you stick to the right way, you will get auspiciousness, just like climbing a ladder step by step.

On the sixth line, it rises unconsciously, thanks to the non-stop maintenance of integrity.

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"Yuan" says: Softness rises with time, obedience leads to obedience, firmness responds to moderateness, and you are a tycoon. "If you see the adults, don't sympathize with them", Youqing also. "Nanzheng, auspicious", Zhixing also.

"Translation"

"Xuan Ci" says: The weak grow up with time, the humble and docile, the masculine is centered and can be responded to, so it is "great prosperity". "You can seek the help of 'adults', don't worry", it means that there is something worthy of celebration in the future. "Going to the south, auspicious", because this is to realize the long-awaited wish.

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"Xiang" says: wood grows in the ground, "Sheng".A gentleman is Shunde, and a small one is tall. "Yunsheng, good luck", Shanghe Zhiye. The "Fu" of "Ninety-two" is a joy. "Shengxuyi" is beyond doubt. "Wang Yong prospered in Qishan", so it happened. "Zhenji, promotion", great success. "Mingsheng" is on the top, and the wealth cannot be eliminated.

"Translation"

"Xiang Ci" said: "Trees grow out of the ground, which is the image of the hexagram "Sheng".From this, a gentleman realizes that he should act in accordance with virtue and accumulate small goodness to achieve lofty and great careers.

(The sixth line of the first day) "It is suitable for ascending, which is very auspicious", because ascending is in line with one's own wishes.

The "integrity" mentioned in "Nine Er Yao" will definitely bring joy.

(Ninth third line) "climbed to the pavilion on the top of the mountain" means that he has no doubts at all (this is a blessed place).

([-]th line) "The king held a sacrifice in Qishan", which means that in this way, the desired thing can be successfully achieved.

(sixth and fifth lines) "If you stick to the right way, you will get auspiciousness, just like climbing up the stairs step by step", which means that you can make great achievements.

(Upper Sixth Line) "Rise unknowingly" to the highest point, which means that the upward trend will be weakened and prosperity will no longer be achieved.

(End of this chapter)