


In (the state denoted by) Shui, the king will repair to his ancestral temple. It will be advantageous (also) to meet with the great man ; and then there will be progress and success, though the advantage must come through firm correctness. The use of great victims will conduce to good fortune : and in whatever direction movement is made, it will be advantageous.


Image de l'hexagramme Nø 45 :

(The trigram representing the) earth and that for the waters of a marsh raised above it form Chui. The superior man, in accordance with this, has his weapons of war put in good repair, to be prepared against unforeseen contingencies.