- 39. Chien / Obstruction
above K’an The Abysmal, Water
below Kên Keeping Still, Mountain
The Judgement
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Obstruction. The southwest furthers.
The northeast does not further.
It furthers one to see the great man.
Perseverance brings good fortune.
The Image
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Water on the mountain:
The image of Obstruction.
Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself
And molds his character.
The Lines
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Six at the beginning means:
Going leads to obstructions,
Coming meets with praise.
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Six in the second place means:
The king’s servant is beset by obstruction upon obstruction,
But it is not his own fault.
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Nine in the third place means:
Going leads to obstructions;
Hence he comes back.
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Six in the fourth place means:
Going leads to obstructions,
Coming leads to union.
Nine in the fifth place means:
In the midst of the greatest obstructions,
Friends come.
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Six at the top means:
Going leads to obstructions,
Coming leads to great good fortune.
It furthers one to see the great man.