40 Hsieh: Deliverance 10615Cheng, the arousing, thunder is over 10615Kan, the abysmal, water. 1061548593▅▅ ▅▅ 1061511213国际易经网iqing.net▅▅ ▅▅ 1061511213国际易经网iqing.net▅▅▅▅▅ 1061538150▅▅ ▅▅ 1061511213国际易经网iqing.net▅▅▅▅▅ 1061538150▅▅ ▅▅ 1061511213国际易经网iqing.net 10615Here the movement goes out of the sphere of danger. The obstacle has been removed, the difficulties are being resolved. Deliverance is not yet achieved; it is just in its beginning, and the hexagram represents its various stages. 10615 10615The judgement 3209310615DELIVERANCE. The south-west furthers. 10615If there is no longer anything where one has to go, 30554
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10615Hastening brings good fortune. 178513756010615This refers to a time in which tensions and complications begin to be eased. At such times we ought to make our way back to ordinary conditions as soon as possible; this is the meaning of "the south-west." These periods of sudden change have great importance. Just as rain relieves atmospheric tension, making all the buds burst open, so a time of deliverance from burdensome pressure has a liberating and stimulating effect on life. One thing is important, however: in such times we must not overdo our triumph. The point is not to push on farther than is necessary. Returning to the regular order of life as soon as deliverance is achieved brings good fortune. If there are any residual matters that ought to be attended to, it should be done as quickly as possible, so that a clean sweep is made and no retardations occur. 10615The image 10615Thunder and rain set in: 10615The image of DELIVERANCE. 4669510615Thus the superior man pardons mistakes 国际易经网iqing.net10615And forgives misdeeds. 国际易经网iqing.net10615A thunderstorm has the effect of clearing the air; the superior man produces a similar effect when dealing with mistakes and sins of men that induce a condition of tension. Through clarity he brings deliverance. However, when failings come to light, he does not dwell on them; he simply passes over mistakes, the unintentional transgressions, just as thunder dies away. He forgives misdeeds, the intentional transgressions, just as water washes everything clean.
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