Ctephin - The Book Of Changes Project - Part 4 - Hexagrams 25 To 32

1(25) Wu Wang - Innocence (the unexpected) -
Under heaven thunder rolls : All things attain the natural state of innocence.Thus the kings of old, Rich in virtue ,
and in harmony with the time , Fostered and nourished all beings.

2(26) Ta Ch'u - The Taming Power of the Great -
Heaven within the mountain : The image of
THE TAMING POWER OF THE GREAT. Thus the superior man
acquaints himself with many sayings of antiquity, And many deeds
of the past, In order to strengthen his character thereby.

3(27) I - The Corners of the Mouth - (providing nourishment) -
At the foot of the mountain, Thunder :
The image of PROVIDING NOURISHMENT. Thus the superior man
is careful of his words, And temperate in eating and drinking.

4(28) Ta Kuo - Preponderance of the Great -
The lake above the trees : The image of
PREDONDERANCE OF THE GREAT. Thus the superior man, when
he stands alone, Is unconcerned, And if he has to renounce the world , He is undaunted.

5(29) K'an - The Abysmal (water) -
Water flows on uninterruptedly and reaches its goal : The image of
the Abysmal repeated. Thus the superior man walks in lasting
virtue, And carries on the business of teaching.

6(30) Li - The Clinging (fire) -
That which is bright rises twice : The image of FIRE.
Thus the great man, by perpetuating this brightness,
Illumines the four quarters of the world.

7(31) Hsien - Influence (wooing) -
A lake on the mountain : The image of INFLUENCE.
Thus the Superior Man encourages people to approach him
By his readiness to recieve them.

8(32) Heng - Duration -
Thunder and Wind : The image of DURATION. Thus the superior man stands
Firm, And does not change his direction.