Ctephin - The Book Of Changes Project - Part 5 - Hexagrams 33 To 40

1(33) Tun - Retreat -
Mountain under Heaven : the image of RETREAT. Thus the Superior Man
keeps the inferior man at a distance, Not angrily but with reserve.

2(34) Ta Chuang - The Power of the Great -
Thunder in heaven above : The image of
THE POWER OF THE GREAT. Thus the Superior Man does not tred upon
paths that do not accord with established order.

3(35) Chin - Progress -
The sun rises over the earth : the image of PROGRESS.
thus the Superior Man himself brightens his bright virtue.

4(36) Ming I - The Darkening of the Light -
The light has sunk into the earth : the image of
THE DARKENING OF THE LIGHT. Thus does the Superior Man
live with the great mass : He veils his light , yet still shines.

5(37) Chia Jen - The Family [the clan] -
Wind comes forth from fire : the image of THE FAMILY.
Thus the Superior Man has substance in his words and duration
in his way of life.

6(38) K'uei - Opposition -
Above , Fire ; Below , the lake : the image of OPPOSITION. Thus amid
all fellowship The Superior Man retains his individuality.

7(39) Chie'n - Obstruction -
Water on the mountain : the image of OBSTRUCTION. Thus the
Superior Man turns his attention to himself and molds his character.

8(40) Hsieh - Deliverance -
Thunder and Rain set in : the image of DELIVERANCE . Thus the
Superior Man pardons mistakes and forgives misdeeds.