I Ching by Thomas Cleary

Author:Thomas Cleary
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Shambhala Publications

34. The Power of Greatness

The power of greatness benefits the true.

OVERALL JUDGMENT

The power of greatness is powerful. It is powerful because of strong action. The power of greatness benefits the true; that is, if the greatness is correct. Make greatness right, and the conditions of heaven and earth can be seen.

IMAGE

Thunder is up in the sky, representing the power of greatness. Whatever is improper, cultured people avoid doing.

COMPONENTS

1 yang. When the power is in the feet, it is unlucky to go on an expedition, though you have certainty. Image. When the power is in your feet, your certainty will wear out.

2 yang. It bodes well to be upright and true. Image. Strength in this position is auspicious because it is upright and true, in the sense of being centered and balanced.

3 yang. When petty people exercise power, cultured people deliberately disappear, steadfast and true, diligent in danger. If rams butt into fences, they will get their horns stuck. Image. When small people exercise power, cultured people dissemble.

4 yang. Remain steadfast and true, and you will be lucky and freed from regret. If fences give way, you do not get stuck. Power is in the gut of a great vehicle. Image. When fences give way, and so you do not get stuck, that means it is worthwhile going ahead.

5 yin. Losing the ram in ease, you have no regret. Image. When you lose the ram in ease, it means your position is not appropriate.

6 yin. A ram that has run into a fence cannot withdraw and cannot go ahead. No profit is gained. If you struggle with difficulties, you will be lucky. Image. Inability to withdraw or go ahead means you have not been careful to think things out thoroughly. If you struggle with difficulties, you will be lucky, insofar as faults and errors do not increase.

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