42692国际易经网iqing.net▅▅▅▅▅ 42102 Here the sun has sunk under the earth and is therefore darkened. The name of the hexagram means literally "wounding of the bright"; hence the individual lines contain frequent references to wounding. The situation is the exact opposite of that in the foregoing hexagram. In the latter a wise man at the head of affairs has able helpers, and in company with them makes progress; here a man of dark nature is in a position of authority and brings harm to the wise and able man. 43411
The judgement 14209DARKENING OF THE LIGHT. In adversity 38664It furthers one to be persevering. One must not unresistingly let himself be swept along by unfavourable circumstances, nor permit his steadfastness to be shaken. He can avoid this by maintaining his inner light, while remaining outwardly yielding and tractable. With this attitude he can overcome even the greatest adversities. 36765In some situations indeed a man must hide his light, in order to make his will prevail in spite of difficulties in his immediate environment. Perseverance must dwell in inmost consciousness and should not be discernible from without. Only thus is a man able to maintain his will in the face of difficulties. 12669The image 19675The light has sunk into the earth: The image of DARKENING OF THE LIGHT. 43642Thus does the superior man live with the great mass: 39254He veils his light, yet still shines.
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In a time of darkness it is essential to be cautious and reserved. One should not needlessly awaken overwhelming enmity by inconsiderate behaviour. In such times one ought not to fall in with the practices of others; neither should one drag them censoriously into the light. In social intercourse one should not try to be all-knowing. One should let many things pass, without being duped.
The lines Nine at the beginning [yang at bottom] means: 42462Darkening of the light during flight. He lowers his wings. The superior man does not eat for three days On his wanderings. 18956But he has somewhere to go.
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The host has occasion to gossip about him. 49698With grandiose resolve a man endeavours to soar above all obstacles, but thus encounters a hostile fate. He retreats and evades the issue. The time is difficult. Without rest, he must hurry along, with no permanent abiding place. If he does not want to make compromises within himself, but insists on remaining true to his principles, he suffers deprivation. Never the less he has a fixed goal to strive for even though the people with whom he lives do not understand him and speak ill of him. Six in the second place means: 12310Darkening of the light injures him in the left thigh. 16107He gives aid with the strength of a horse. 32967Good fortune.
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Here the Lord of Light is in a subordinate place and is wounded by the Lord of Darkness. But the injury is not fatal; it is only a hindrance. Rescue is still possible. The wounded man gives no thought to himself; he thinks only of saving the others who are also in danger. Therefore he tries with all his strength to save all that can be saved. There is good fortune in thus acting according to duty. 国际易经网iqing.netNine in the third place means: 12310Darkening of the light during the hunt in the south. 44361Their great leader is captured. 国际易经网iqing.netOne must not expect perseverance too soon.
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It seems as if chance were at work. While the strong, loyal man is striving eagerly and in good faith to create order, he meets the ringleader of the disorder, as if by accident, and seizes him. Thus victory is achieved. But in abolishing abuses one must not be too hasty. This would turn out badly because the abuses have been in existence so long. 13029Six in the fourth place means: 12310He penetrates the left side of the belly. 49108One gets at the very heart of the darkening of the light. We find ourselves close to the commander of darkness and so discover his mot secret thoughts. In this way we realise that there is no longer any hope of improvement, and thus we're enabled to leave the scene of disaster before the storm breaks. Six in the fifth place means: 12310Darkening of the light as with Prince Chi. 国际易经网iqing.netPerseverance furthers. 45540Prince Chi lived at the court of the evil tyrant Chou Hsin, who, although not mentioned by name, furnished the historical example on which this whole situation is based. Prince Chi was a relative of the tyrant and could not withdraw from the court; therefore he concealed his true sentiments and feigned insanity. Although he was held a slave, he did not allow external misery to deflect him from his convictions. 33557This provides a teaching for those who cannot leave their posts in times of darkness. In order to escape danger, they need invincible perseverance of spirit and redoubled caution in their dealings with the world. 45900Six at the top means: Not light but darkness. 31068First he climbed up to heaven, 国际易经网iqing.netThen plunged into the depths of the earth. 15619Here the climax of the darkening is reached. The dark power at first held so high a place that it could wound all who were on the side of good and of the light. But in the end it perishes of its own darkness, for evil must itself fall at the very moment when it has wholly overcome the good, and thus consumed the energy to which it owed its duration.