35. Chin; Progress Above; Li the Clinging fire Below; K'un the Receptive earth |
21st Century | Comparisons |
| You wish to build your house where there
is a breathtaking view. However this view is obstructed by the foliage of a
large tree. The tree grows where it should.
Should you cut the tree where you wish the house to stand, or leave the tree and move the house? To build a house which is too exposed to the elements is creating the conditions for the time when those elements will consume the house. Perhaps the viewer stands in the wrong place. It is not correct to cut the tree. Perhaps the house should stand under the tree, incorporating the tree into it's structure, accommodating the growth of the tree. The roots of the tree hold the ground together. To remove the tree loosens the ground for the foundations of the house thereby endangering the integrity of the building. Therefore the best option is to build the house in the shade of the tree, and place its upper story in the foliage. However fire will always remain a threat. Patience rather than rapid movement. Doing something simply because you can does not necessarily justify the doing. Removing the tree too hastily robs one of the advantages of retaining it. By its very age it shows it is successful and fit for the moment. If the house can be made to fit in then it too is suitable. Much can be justified in the name of building; a house, a future shelter, a place of repose. This can be tolerated by those near however those without interests in the building will scorn the justifications, and in this there is reason for shame. It means the design is in some way lacking. |
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Below are the comparative interpretations of a) Legge, b) Willhelm, c) Riefler, d) Crowley
a) one wishing to advance, and (at the same time) kept back. Let him be firm and correct and there will be good fortune. If trust be not reposed in him, let him maintain a large and generous mind, and there will be no error.
b) Progressing, but turned back. Perseverance brings good fortune. If one meets with no confidence, one should remain calm. No mistake.
c) The man wishes to advance but is held back. Auspicious if you keep to your course. If you cannot inspire trust accept it graciously.
d) Firm, patient and great hearted, wait thy day;
a) with the appearance of advancing, and yet of being sorrowful. If he be firm and correct, there will be good fortune. He will receive this great blessing from his grandmother.
b) Progressing, but in sorrow. Perseverance brings good fortune. Then one obtains great happiness from one's ancestress.
c) The man advances, yet is full of sorrow. Auspicious if you keep to your course, by the grace of your grandmother.
d) Move with regret - the royal Mother's way!
a) trusted by all (around him). All occasion for repentance will disappear.
b) All are in accord. Remorse disappears.
c) He is trusted by all. No guilt
d) Confidence thus begotten, why delay?
a) with the appearance of advancing, but like a marmot. However firm and correct he may be , the position is one of peril.
b) Progress like a hamster. Perseverance brings danger.
c) He advances like a groundhog. Peril if you keep to your course.
d) Advance by stealth; the marmot guide thee yet!
a) all occasion for repentance disappears (from its subject). (But) let him not concern himself about whether he shall fail, or succeed. To advance will be fortunate, and in every way advantageous.
b) Remorse disappears. Take not gain and loss to heart. Undertakings bring good fortune. Everything serves to further.
c) Guilt disappears. Do not let success concern you. Auspicious if you advance. Improvement no matter what you do.
d) Woo not success; the game's the game to play.
a) advancing his horns. But he only uses them to punish the (rebellious people of his own) city. The position is perilous, but there will be good fortune. (Yet) however firm and correct he may be, there will be occasion for regret.
b) Making progress with the horns is permissible. Only for the purpose of punishing one's own city. To be conscious of danger brings good fortune. No blame. Perseverance brings humiliation.
c) He advances horns first. He uses them to punish rebels within his own city. Peril. Auspicious. Keep to your course despite any regrets.
d) Use power with caution, or beware regret!
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