42 I: Increase Sun the gentle, wind is over 40571Cheng the arousing, thunder.
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The judgement 32745INCREASE. It furthers one 10539To undertake something. 30846It furthers one to cross the great water. Sacrifice on the part of those above for the increase of those below fills the people with a sense of joy and gratitude that is extremely valuable for the flowering of the commonwealth. When people are thus devoted to their leaders, undertakings are possible, and even difficult and dangerous enterprises will succeed. Therefore in such times of progress and successful development it is necessary to work and make the best use of time. This time resembles that of the marriage of heaven and earth, when the earth partakes of the creative power of heaven, forming and bringing forth living beings. The time of INCREASE does not endure, therefore it must be utilised while it lasts. 13756The image Wind and thunder: the image of INCREASE. 37723Thus the superior man: 33335If he sees good, he imitates it;
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If he has faults, he rids himself of them. While observing how thunder and wind increase and strengthen each other, a man can not the way to self-increase and self-improvement. When he discovers good in others, he should imitate it and thus make everything on earth his own. If he perceives something bad in himself, let him rid himself of it. In this way he becomes free of evil. This ethical change represents the most important increase of personality. 49116
The lines 36543Nine at the beginning [yang at bottom] means: 国际易经网iqing.netIt furthers one to accomplish great deeds. Supreme good fortune. No blame. If great help comes to a man from on high, this increased strength must be used to achieve something great for which he might otherwise never have found energy, or readiness to take responsibility. Great good fortune is produced by selflessness, and in bringing about great good fortune, he remains free of reproach. 13037Six in the second place means:
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国际易经网iqing.net18503Someone does indeed increase him; 43779Ten pairs of tortoises cannot oppose it. Constant perseverance brings good fortune.
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The king presents him before God. 10188Good fortune.
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A man brings about real increase by producing in himself the conditions for it, that it, through receptivity to and love of the good. Thus the thing for which he strives comes of itself, with the inevitability of natural law. Where increase is thus in harmony with the highest laws of the universe, it cannot be prevented by any constellation of accidents. But everything depends on his not letting unexpected good fortune make him heedless; he must make it his own through inner strength an steadfastness. Then he acquires meaning before God and man, and can accomplish something for the good of the world. 18144国际易经网iqing.netSix in the third place means:
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国际易经网iqing.net18503One is enriched through unfortunate events. No blame, if you're sincere 38442And walk in the middle, 国际易经网iqing.netAnd report with a seal to the prince. 16835A time of blessing and enrichment has such powerful effects that even events ordinarily unfortunate must turn out to the advantage of those affected by them. These persons become free of error, and by acting in harmony with truth they gain such inner authority that they exert influence as if sanctioned by the letter and seal. 国际易经网iqing.netSix in the fourth place means:
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国际易经网iqing.net18503If you walk in the middle 43189And report the prince, He will follow. It furthers one to be used In the removal of the capital. It is important that there should be men who mediate between leaders and followers. These should be disinterested people, especially in times of increase, since the benefit is to spread from the leader to the people. Nothing of this benefit should be held back in a selfish way; it should really reach those for whom it is intended. This sort of intermediary, who also exercises a good influence on the leader, is especially important in times when it is a matter of great undertakings, decisive for the future and requiring the inner assent of all concerned. 39621Nine in the fifth place means:
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国际易经网iqing.net18503If in truth you have a kind heart, ask not. 39981Supreme good fortune.
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Truly, kindness will be recognised as your virtue.
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True kindness does not count on nor ask about merit and gratitude but acts from inner necessity. And such a truly kind heart finds itself rewarded in being recognised, and thus the beneficent influence will spread unhindered.
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Nine at the top means: He brings increase to no one. Indeed, someone even strikes him. He does not keep his heart constantly steady. 48166Misfortune.
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The superior man sets his person at rest before he moves; he composes his mind before he speaks; he makes his relations firm before he asks for something. By attending to these three matters, the superior man gains complete security. But if a man is brusque in his movements, others will not co-operate. If he is agitated in his word, they awaken no echo in others. If he asks for something without having fist established relations, it will not be given to him. If no one is with him, those who would harm him draw near.