20. Kuan; Contemplation Above; Sun the Gentle wind, wood Below; K'un the Receptive earth.
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21st Century | Comparisons |
| The image suggests meditative appraisal of the circumstance
in which you find yourself. Deserted corner street sign rocked by a scampering
wind. Destination to be found. Finding yourself alone there may shake your
faith, and if others are depending on you to be consistent, and true then
you must with the most fundamental honesty assess the worth of what you
are doing.
There is much to be learned, in this time of hiatus. Knowledge can only be acquired only by consolidating what you know. A thing of import comes your way. Right now no more can be gained from taking in information which is superfluous to your immediate needs. You must render everything to the most stringent light and asses where you are coming from. Take all issues relating to the ego out and then make your decision. Delegate to the most appropriate, and allow for periods of self examination wherein you retake your bearings and remain true to your inner course settings. These are set by your ethics. |
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Below are the comparative interpretations of a) Legge, b) Willhelm, c) Riefler, d) Crowley
a) the looking of a lad; - not blamable in men of inferior rank, but matter for regret in superior men.
b) Boy like contemplation. For an inferior man, no blame. For a superior man, humiliation
c) He looks at things like a barefoot boy. No blame if you are small; if you are great you will regret it.
d) Thoughtless and boyish! Little shalt thou see;
a) one peeping out from a door. It would be advantageous if it were (merely) the firm correctness of a female.
b) Contemplation through the crack of the door. Furthering for the perseverence of a woman.
c) She peeps out from behind the door. Keep to your course if you are Yin.
d) Peep from thy door - a woman's modesty.
a) one looking at (the course of) his own life, to advance or recede (accordingly).
b) Contemplation of my life Decides the choice Between advance and retreat.
c) He examines his own life and chooses to advance or retreat accordingly.
d) Consider thine whole course insistently.
a) one contemplating the glory of the kingdom. It will be advantageous for him, being such as he is, (to seek) to be a guest of the king.
b) Contemplation of the light of the kingdom. It furthers one to exert influence as the guest of a king.
c) He examines the lessons of politics. He should try to get to know the ruler.
d) State's weal resolved, seek aid of majesty.
a) contemplating his own life (-course). A superior man, he will (thus) fall into no error.
b) Contemplation of my life. The superior man is without blame.
c) He examines his own life. No mistakes.
d) Consider thy life's course, lest action err.
a) contemplating his own character to see if it is indeed that of a superior man. He will not fall into error.
b) Contemplation of his life. The superior man is without blame.
c) He contemplates his character and judges himself. No mistakes.
d) Criticize thy soul's true character.