15/ 謙 / ䷎ / Modesty
the judgement
MODESTY creates success.
The superior man carries things through.
the image
Within the earth, a mountain:
The image of MODESTY.
Thus the superior man reduces that which is too much,
And augments that which is too little.
He weighs things and makes them equal.
the lines
Six at the beginning means:
A superior man modest about his modesty
May cross the great water.
Good fortune.
Six in the second place means:
Modesty that comes to expression.
Perseverance brings good fortune.
Nine in the third place means:
A superior man of modesty and merit
Carries things to conclusion.
Good fortune.
Six in the fourth place means:
Nothing that would further modesty
In movement.
Six in the fifth place means:
No boasting of wealth before one's neighbor.
It is favorable to attack with force.
Nothing that would not further.
Six at the top means:
Modesty that come to expression.
It is favorable to set armies marching
To chastise one's own city and one's country.
15/ 謙 / ䷎ / The Khien Hexagram
Explanation of the entire figure by king Wăn
Khien indicates progress and success. The superior man, (being humble as it
implies), will have a (good) issue (to his undertakings).
Explanation of the separate lines by the duke of Kâu
The first SIX, divided,
shows us the superior man who adds humility to humility.
(Even) the great stream may be crossed with this, and there will be good fortune
The second SIX, divided,
shows us humility that has made itself recognised. With firm correctness
there will be good fortune.
The third NINE, undivided,
shows the superior man of (acknowledged) merit. He will maintain his sucess
to the end, and have good fortune.
The fourth SIX, divided,
shows one, whose action would be in every way advantageous, stirring up
(the more) his humility.
The fifth SIX, divided,
shows one who, without being rich, is able to employ his neighbours. He may
advantageously use the force of arms. All his movements will be advantageous.
The sixth SIX, divided,
shows us humility that has made itself recognised. The subject of it will
with advantage put his hosts in motion; but (he will only) punish
his own towns and state.
15/ 謙 / ䷎ / Humbleness/ Qían
decision
Humbleness.
Prosperous and smooth.
For a superior person there is an end.
commentary on the symbol
Within the Earth, there is Mountain.
An image of the humble.
In correspondence with this,
The superior person decreases what is excessive
And increases what is scarce.
He weighs things and makes them balance.
yao text (the lines)
Initial Six
Humbly, humbly, the superior person
Engages in crossing great rivers.
Good fortune.
Second Six
Humbleness resonates.
Being steadfast and upright: good fortune.
Third Nine
Toiling humbly, the superior person
Ends in good fortune.
Fourth Six
Nothing is unfavorable.
Give full play to humility.
Fifth Six
Not being wealthy.
Together with his neighbors
Favorable to engage in subjugation.
Nothing is unfavorable.
Top Six
Resonating humbleness.
Favorable to engage in mobilizing the multitude.
Considering your own state.