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Don't covet glory and wealth, don't be like a big rat in a granary!
A gentleman cherishes his reputation, is loved by others, and is popular among the people.
Villains are greedy, indifferent to dignity, and destroy rules and order. Even if you climb to the roof, what's the use? If it cannot be reused, it will be your own fault if you climb high and fall hard!
If you are humble, fear justice and justice, be upright and honest, cherish your reputation, and have the support of the people, then you will have no worries!)
A gentleman cherishes his reputation, is loved by others, and is popular among the people.
Villains are greedy, indifferent to dignity, and destroy rules and order. Even if you climb to the roof, what's the use? If it cannot be reused, it will be your own fault if you climb high and fall hard!
If you are humble, fear justice and justice, be upright and honest, cherish your reputation, and have the support of the people, then you will have no worries!)
The villain succeeds, and the newcomer takes over!
Just like the concubines entering the house, filing in!
The servants are favored and there is no harm for the time being.
The villain has succeeded and has not caused trouble yet, so there is nothing to make a fuss about.
It is necessary to assess the situation and wait and see how it changes. Don't worry too much!)
Just like the concubines entering the house, filing in!
The servants are favored and there is no harm for the time being.
The villain has succeeded and has not caused trouble yet, so there is nothing to make a fuss about.
It is necessary to assess the situation and wait and see how it changes. Don't worry too much!)
It's like a bed with rotten legs and a damaged bed frame.
I had to sleep on the ground, and my skin was easily bitten by insects and rats!
The danger is close to your skin!)
I had to sleep on the ground, and my skin was easily bitten by insects and rats!
The danger is close to your skin!)
Justice and rules have been eroded!
Although there have been no major losses yet, there is no distinction between top and bottom, and order is about to be chaotic!
After all, it is not a good thing, it is dangerous!)
Although there have been no major losses yet, there is no distinction between top and bottom, and order is about to be chaotic!
After all, it is not a good thing, it is dangerous!)
The little mouse has climbed to a key position, despising justice and truth, and is dangerous!
The villain comes to power because there are no good measures to deal with, control, and prevent him! Dangerous!)
The villain comes to power because there are no good measures to deal with, control, and prevent him! Dangerous!)
Climbing and striving for some benefits by any means, violating justice and axioms, is dangerous!
It's like a small rat, gnawing at the legs of the bed and crawling towards the bed. There is no distinction between upper and lower, no position of superiority and inferiority. It's dangerous!)
It's like a small rat, gnawing at the legs of the bed and crawling towards the bed. There is no distinction between upper and lower, no position of superiority and inferiority. It's dangerous!)
Hexagra Sequence
Hexagram Note:
Splitting Apart: Represents disintegration, loss, and decay. It advises accepting inevitable changes, releasing what no longer serves, and embracing renewal and regeneration.
Hexagram 23 – Bō (Splitting Apart / Stripping Away)
Mountain over Earth — Gèn above Kūn
Judgment
Bō: It is not favorable to undertake ventures.
Commentary on the Judgment (Tuàn)
Bō means “stripping away.”
The yielding changes the firm.
It is not favorable to undertake ventures, as petty people grow in influence.
Follow the natural course and stop—this is the lesson observed in the image.
The noble one values moderation and observes fullness and emptiness; this is the way of Heaven’s operation.
Commentary on the Image (Xiàng)
“A mountain resting on the earth”—this is Stripping Away.
The upper part is thick to stabilize the lower part,
providing security to the dwelling.
Yao/Line 1 Note:
Climbing and striving for some benefits by any means, violating justice and axioms, is dangerous!
It's like a small rat, gnawing at the legs of the bed and crawling towards the bed. There is no distinction between upper and lower, no position of superiority and inferiority. It's dangerous!
Yao/Line 2 Note:
The little mouse has climbed to a key position, despising justice and truth, and is dangerous!
The villain comes to power because there are no good measures to deal with, control, and prevent him! Dangerous!
Yao/Line 3 Note:
Justice and rules have been eroded!
Although there have been no major losses yet, there is no distinction between top and bottom, and order is about to be chaotic!
After all, it is not a good thing, it is dangerous!
Yao/Line 4 Note:
It's like a bed with rotten legs and a damaged bed frame.
I had to sleep on the ground, and my skin was easily bitten by insects and rats!
The danger is close to your skin!
Yao/Line 5 Note:
The villain succeeds, and the newcomer takes over!
Just like the concubines entering the house, filing in!
The servants are favored and there is no harm for the time being.
The villain has succeeded and has not caused trouble yet, so there is nothing to make a fuss about.
It is necessary to assess the situation and wait and see how it changes. Don't worry too much!
Yao/Line 6 Note:
Don't covet glory and wealth, don't be like a big rat in a granary!
A gentleman cherishes his reputation, is loved by others, and is popular among the people.
Villains are greedy, indifferent to dignity, and destroy rules and order. Even if you climb to the roof, what's the use? If it cannot be reused, it will be your own fault if you climb high and fall hard!
If you are humble, fear justice and justice, be upright and honest, cherish your reputation, and have the support of the people, then you will have no worries!