silly interlude re timeout to rest and refresh

 

The Image

Legge: Thunder in the marsh: the image of Following. The superior man, in accordance with this, at nightfall enters his house and rests.

Wilhelm/Baynes: Thunder in the middle of the lake: the image of Following. Thus the superior man at nightfall goes indoors for rest and recuperation.

Blofeld: This hexagram symbolizes thunder rumbling within a swamp! When darkness falls, the Superior Man goes within and rests peacefully. [The component trigrams can be read as thunder and marsh, but also as movement and joy. In the Book of Change, joy is frequently associated with willing obedience to and glad acceptance of what is right.]

Liu: Thunder in the lake symbolizesFollowing. In the evening, the superior man rests and relaxes in his home.

Ritsema/Karcher: Marsh center possessing thunder. Following. A chun tzu uses turning-to darkening to enter a reposing pause.

Cleary (1): There is thunder in the lake, Following. Thus do superior people go inside and rest when the sun goes down.

Cleary (2): … Leaders go in and rest at sundown.

Wu: Thunder in the marsh is the symbol of Following. Thus the jun zi retires toward the twilight of the day.

silly interlude re closer to the top the harder the climb

 

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silly interlude re this blog and Veronica

 

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silly interlude re how am i worthy re Sarah

 

Line-5

Legge: The fifth line, dynamic, shows its subject possessed of sincerity, and drawing others to unite with him. Rich in resources, he employs his neighbors in the same cause with himself.

Wilhelm/Baynes: If you are sincere and loyally attached, you are rich in your neighbor.

Blofeld: Confidence is like a cord to bind the hearts of others. With it we enrich our neighbors.

Liu: If you are sincere you will be enriched by your neighbor.

Ritsema/Karcher: Possessing conformity , binding thus. Affluence: using one's neighbor. [Possessing conformity:"Inner and outer are in accord; confidence of the spirits has been captured..."]

Shaughnessy: Losing sheep at Yi; there is no regret.

Cleary (1): There is truthfulness in companionship; prosperity is shared with the neighbor.

Wu: Association strengthens self-confidence. With wealth, he is capable of reaching out to help his neighbors.

 

COMMENTARY

Confucius/Legge: His sincerity draws others to unite with him -- he does not use only his own rich resources. Wilhelm/Baynes: You will not be alone in your riches. Blofeld: This implies not getting rich on our own. Ritsema/ Karcher: Not solitary affluence indeed. Cleary (2): One does not enjoy blessings alone. Wu: He does not keep wealth for himself.

Legge: Line five occupies the central place and because of his sincerity converts lines four and six into helpful neighbors who offer their energy and resources to accomplish a common purpose.

 

NOTES AND PARAPHRASES

Siu: Partners reinforce each other through loyalty. The man uses both his own resources and those of his neighbors to further their common cause.

Wing: Through a co-operative and loyal relationship with another, you increase your resources mutually. In this way you can accomplish your aim.

silly interlude re Burnout Timeout

 

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silly interlude and self-indulgence re The Work and Solitude

 

Line-2

Legge: The second line, dynamic, shows its subject treading a path that is level and easy -- a quiet and solitary man, to whom, if he be firm and correct, there will be good fortune.

Wilhelm/Baynes: Treading a smooth, level course. The perseverance of a dark man brings good fortune.

Blofeld: The recluse treads his path peacefully. Righteous persistence will bring good fortune.

Liu: Treading in a safe and peaceful way. The man in seclusion carries on. Good fortune.

Shaughnessy: Treading the road so sincerely; the dark man's determination is auspicious.

Cleary (1): Treading the path evenly, the aloof person is upright and fortunate.

Cleary (2): Treading the road; it is level. The person in obscurity is fortunate if upright.

Wu: The trodden road is open and broad. A person in seclusion with perseverance will have good fortune.

 

COMMENTARY

Confucius/Legge: Holding the due mean, he will not allow himself to be thrown into disorder. Wilhelm/Baynes: He is central and does not get confused. Blofeld: The recluse is a fortunate man because he cleaves to the middle path and does not allow himself to be confused. Ritsema/Karcher: Centering, not originating-from disarray indeed. Cleary (2): In the sense of not becoming personally deranged within. Wu: His mind is not disturbed from within.

Legge: Line two occupies the middle of the trigram, which symbolizes a path cut straight and level along a hillside or over difficult terrain. Since the fifth line is not his proper correlate, he is portrayed as a quiet and solitary man.

 

NOTES AND PARAPHRASES

Siu: The quiet and solitary man apprehends the inscrutable. He seeks nothing, holds to the mean, and remains free from entanglements.

Wing: Maintain an ambiance of modesty and moderation. Do not harbor expectations or demands. Do not get involved with the dreams of others or hold overly ambitious goals. In this way you will meet with good fortune.

Editor: There seems to be little essential difference between lines one and two, except that the second line's central position emphasizes the idea of moderation and balance. When two lines in a hexagram have nearly identical meanings it is often helpful to check the corresponding hexagrams and lines created if each were the only changing line -- these will often provide clues as to their differences. In this instance, line one suggests avoiding trouble by minding one's own business; line two avoids trouble by a certain innocent faith in his destined path: a recluse or hermit who ignores the preoccupations of the crowd. Ritsema/Karcher translate "shade" (Wilhelm/Shaughnessy: "dark"), as: "hidden from view, retired, solitary, secret; dark, obscure, occult, mysterious"

If I were possessed of Austere Knowledge

Walking on the Main Path [of Tao],

I would avoid the by-paths.

The Main Path is easy to walk on,

Yet people love the small by-paths.

Lao-Tzu

A. Stay out of sight, keep a low profile, stick to your own affairs, ignore the crowd -- balanced perception prevents confusion.

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