Book of Changes

Chapter 6

downhill
"Problem Solving"

The hexagram "Need" is also called "Shui Tian Need".

"Xu Gua Zhuan" said: "Things must be nourished when they are immature, so they are needed." The growth of immature things cannot be separated from all aspects of nourishment, so the hexagram "Need" closely follows the hexagram "Meng".

It is necessary to go under the hexagrams to go up the hurdles, to be healthy when encountering hurdles and dangers, not to advance too quickly to fall into danger, it is the meaning of waiting.

The first enlightenment of the hexagram "Need" is to be good at waiting.Life will inevitably encounter difficulties and obstacles. If you cannot overcome them, you must stop and "wait" for the conditions to change.If the timing is not ripe, no matter how talented or motivated you are, you will not succeed. Instead, you may not advance but retreat, and you will be in trouble.

The second is to do a good job of preparation, "do not commit difficulties."It is dangerous to go out without an umbrella when it is about to rain—maybe you will get gonorrhea.So no matter what you do, you have to do a few more hands-on preparations.

The third is to pay attention to the feedback of the situation. According to the thought of systematics, it is the "feedback" that determines the final direction of things, not the initial conditions.So we must "listen to it".

In short, the rain falls layer by layer, and things have to be done slowly, but we must also prevent going too far.

"original"

"Need": Youfu, Guangheng, Zhenji, Lishe Dachuan.

Ninth day: need to be in the suburbs, use constant, no blame.

Ninety-two: Need to be in the sand, small talk, good luck in the end.

Nine three: need to be in the mud, to the enemy.

June [-]: It needs blood and comes from acupoints.

Ninth Five: Need food and drink, Zhenji.

Upper Six: Entering the acupoint, three uninvited guests come, respect them and end auspiciously.

"Translation"

The hexagram "Need" symbolizes being honest, having a bright and smooth future, adhering to the right way will be auspicious, and great rivers can be crossed smoothly.

In the ninth line of the first day, the rain has already fallen to the suburbs, so be patient and wait patiently, there will be no harm.

Nine and two lines, the rain has soaked the beach, and some people are whispering, (if you can listen to opinions and take measures) it will still be auspicious after all.

In the ninth and third line, the rain caused mud (people and vehicles were trapped when evacuating in a hurry), and the bad guys would take the opportunity to "take advantage" (robbery).

Sixth and fourth line, excess rain will make people pay the price in blood, the reason is that they have not accepted opinions and lessons.

Nine and five lines, after the rain, buy wine and look for food, return to normal, auspicious.

On the sixth line, everyone was called to listen to their opinions. Three guests came uninvited, but they were still very respectful to them, and the result was auspicious.

"original"

"彖" said: "Need", the need is also, the danger is also ahead.Vigorous but not trapped, its righteousness is not impoverished. "Need", "Youfu, Guangheng, and Zhenji" are in the position of heaven, and they are in the middle. "Benefits involved in the great river" are often meritorious.

Must—wait.Danger is ahead - this is based on the hexagram image of the "Need" hexagram, and Kan means danger.Zhen - positive.

"Translation"

"Zu Ci" says: "Need" hexagram symbolizes waiting, because there are dangers ahead.If you are strong and powerful but do not take risks, you will not end up in nowhere and miss major events. The hexagram "Need" says "With integrity, the future is bright and smooth, and you will be auspicious if you stick to the right way", because you can get a high position and be right in the middle. "Great rivers and rivers can also be crossed smoothly", going there will surely be a success.

"original"

"Xiang" said: "The cloud is in the sky, and it is necessary."The gentleman eats and feasts. "It needs to be in the suburbs", it is not difficult to do it. "Using constant, there is no blame", it is not abnormal. "It needs to be in the sand", and Yan is in the middle.Although it is "small words", it is also "finally auspicious". "Need in the mud", the disaster is also outside.The self "causes bandits" and is undefeated with respect and prudence. "Blood is needed", so listen to it. "Wine and food, Zhenji" means Zhongzheng. "An uninvited guest comes, and the respect will end auspiciously", although it is not in place, it is not a big mistake.

"Translation"

"Xiang Ci" says: Clouds floating in the sky are the images of the hexagram "Need" (long drought and rain).A gentleman celebrates with a banquet.

(The ninth line of the first day) "The rain has already fallen to the suburbs" is a reminder to be prepared for travel and not to be in trouble when the time comes. "Be patient and wait, there will be no disaster" because it is common sense.

(Ninth second line) "The rain has soaked the beach" because the river is full of water.Although it is a "whispered discussion", if you pay attention to it, it will be "auspicious in the end".

(Ninth third line) "The rain makes muddy", and if you go out to escape, you will suffer disaster. The reason why "the bad guys take advantage of the opportunity to 'get cheap'" is their own, so if you want to be invincible, you must respect everyone's opinions and be cautious.

([-]th line) "Excessive rain will make people pay the price in blood", only then did I finally understand that paying attention and listening more will go well.

(Ninth and fifth lines) "Buy wine and find food, return to normal, auspicious", because at this time the center is right (the situation has improved in an all-round way).

(Upper Sixth Line) "The guests come without invitation, but they are still very respectful to them, and the result is auspicious", which means that if you give up the most honored seats (to the guests), there will be no major mistakes.

(End of this chapter)