17/ 隨 / ䷐ / Following
the judgement
FOLLOWING has supreme success,
Perseverance furthers. No blame.
the image
Thunder in the middle of the lake:
The image of FOLLOWING.
Thus the superior man at nightfall
Goes indoors for rest and recuperation.
the lines
Nine at the beginning means:
The standard is changing.
Perseverance brings good fortune.
To go out of the door in company
Produces deeds.
Six in the second place means:
If one clings to the little boy.
One loses the strong man.
Six in the third place means:
If one clings to the strong man,
One loses the little boy.
Through following one finds what one seeks.
It furthers one to remain persevering.
Nine in the fourth place means:
Following creates success.
Perseverance brings misfortune.
To go one's way with siceity brings clarity.
How could there be blame in this?
Nine in the fifth place means:
Sincere in the good. Good fortune.
Six at the top means:
He meets with firm allegiance
And is still further bound.
The king introduces him
To the Western Mountain.
17/ 隨 / ䷐ / The Sui Hexagram
Explanation of the entire figure by king Wăn
Sui indicates that (under its conditions) there will be great progress and success.
But it will be advantageous to be firm and correct. There will (then) be no error.
Explanation of the separate lines by the duke of Kâu
The first NINE, undivided,
shows us one changing the object of his pursuit; but if he be firm and correct,
there will he good fortune. Going beyond (his own) gate to find associates,
he will achieve merit.
The second SIX, divided,
shows us one who cleaves to the little boy, and lets go the man of age and experience.
The third SIX, divided,
shows us one who cleaves to the man of age and experience, and lets go the little boy.
Such following will get what it seeks; but it will be advantageous to adhere to what
is firm and correct.
The fourth NINE, undivided,
shows us one followed and obtaining (adherents). Though he be firm and correct,
there will be evil. If he be sincere (however) in his course, and make that evident,
into what error will he fall?
The fifth NINE, undivided,
shows us (the ruler) sincere in (fostering all) that is excellent. There will be good fortune.
The topmost SIX, divided,
shows us (that sincerity) firmly held and clung to, yea, and bound fast. (We see)
the king with it presenting his offerings on the western mountain.
17/ 隨 / ䷐ / Following/ Suí
decision
Following.
Sublimely prosperous and smooth.
Favorable to be steadfast and upright.
No fault.
commentary on the symbol
Thunder in the midst of the Lake.
An image of Following.
In correspondence with this,
The superior person withdraws for rest
When the sun goes down.
yao text (the lines)
Initial Nine
Situation has changed.
Being steadfast and upright: good fortune.
Going out to communicate,
There is good effect.
Second Six
Involved with the fellow,
Loses great person.
Third Six
Involved with great person,
Loses little fellow.
Following, one gets what one seeks.
Favorable to abide in being steadfast and upright
Fourth Nine
Following obtains results.
Being steadfast: misfortune.
Be sincere and faithful,
Act in accord with the right way.
Make the purpose evident;
What error could there be?
Fifth Nine
Being sincere and truthful
In an excellent situation:
Good fortune.
Top Six
Holding and involving.
Binding together.
The kings is engaged
In presenting his offerings to the West Mountain