61/ 中孚 / ䷼ / Inner Truth
the judgement
INNER TRUTH. Pigs and fishes.
Good fortune.
It furthers one to cross the great water.
Perseverance furthers.
the image
Wind over lake: the image of INNER TRUTH.
Thus the superior man discusses criminal cases
In order to delay executions.
the lines
Nine at the beginning means:
Being prepared brings good fortune.
If there are secret designs, it is disquieting.
Nine in the second place means:
A crane calling in the shade.
Its young answers it.
I have a good goblet.
I will share it with you.
Six in the third place means:
He finds a comrade.
Now he beats the drum, now he stops.
Now he sobs, now he sings.
Six in the fourth place means:
The moon nearly at the full.
The team horse goes astray.
No blame.
Nine in the fifth place means:
He possesses truth, which links together.
No blame.
Nine at the top means:
Cockcrow penetrating to heaven.
Perseverance brings misfortune.
61/ 中孚 / ䷼ / The Kung Fû Hexagram
Explanation of the entire figure by king Wăn
Kung Fû (moves even) pigs and fish, and leads to good fortune. There will be advantage in crossing
the great stream. There will be advantage in being firm and correct.
Explanation of the separate lines by the duke of Kâu
The first NINE, undivided,
shows its subject resting (in himself). There will be good fortune.
If he sought to any other, he would not find rest.
The second NINE, undivided,
shows its subject (like) the crane crying out in her hidden retirement, and her young ones responding to her.
(It is as if it were said), 'I have a cup of good spirits,' (and the response were), 'I will partake of it with you.'
The third SIX, divided,
shows its subject having met with his mate.
Now he beats his drum, and now he leaves off. Now he weeps, and now he sings.
The fourth SIX, divided,
shows its subject (like) the moon nearly full, and
(like) a horse (in a chariot) whose fellow disappears. There will be no error.
The fifth NINE, undivided,
shows its subject perfectly sincere, and linking (others) to him in closest union. There will be no error.
The topmost NINE, undivided,
shows its subject in chanticleer (trying to) mount to heaven. Even with firm correctness there will be evil.
61/ 中孚 / ䷼ / Innermost Sincerity
decision
Innermost Sincerity.
Pigs and fishes.
Good fortune.
Favorable to cross great rivers.
Favorable to be steadfast and upright.
commentary on the symbol
Wind over Lake.
An image of nnermost Sincerity.
In correspondence with this,
The superior person judges criminal cases carefully
And postpones execution.
yao text (the lines)
Initial Nine
With ease and confidence:
Good fortune.
Seeking something else:
No peace.
Second Nine
A crane calling from a hidden place.
Its young respond.
"I have good wine.
You and I share."
Third Six
Confronts an adversary.
Now beats teh drum, now leaves off.
Now sobs, now sings.
Fourth Six
The moon is nearly full.
A pair of horses, lost one.
No fault.
Fifth Nine
Innermost sincerity
Links another, hand in hand.
No fault.
Top Nine
A cock's crow rises to Heaven.
Being steadfast: misfortune.