42. I; Increase Above; Sun the Gentle wind, wood Below; Chen the Arousing thunder |
21st Century |
Comparisons |
| Motive for action must be clear. Determine who or what is it
that you act for. Know this when you act for yourself you alone truly
benefit. That is a dubious benefit, at best. Whereas when you act to serve
it is a benefit to all. In this way you acquire a mantle of leadership.
The path of open mindedness allows you to learn how to improve yourself.
To set great goals is not unreasonable so long as you understand they are reached in small steps. Remembering the journey can be long and arduous and that there will be many opportunities for corruption. e clear your actions remain selfless. None can criticise then. The same organic principle pertains here as in all other things relating to humans. That is altruism, not competition is a survival trait in the long term. Selfless behaviour engenders stronger associations. These are better suited to surviving the challenges they might face. See all changes, even the negative ones as opportunities. Opportunities for what? I hear you asking. Opportunities always to make things better. Centre yourself, understand where you are in your own scheme and where that is relation to others, and then find relevancies. Practice this and luck will follow you. Thus equipped, you can withstand just about any blow. When you are steady with resolve it will strike a chord in others. Composer yourself, think before you speak and do not presume on others and you will be alright. |
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Below are the comparative interpretations of a) Legge, b) Willhelm, c) Riefler, d) Crowley
a) it will be advantageous for its subject in his position to make a great movement. If it be greatly fortunate, no blame will be imputed to him.
b) It furthers one to accomplish great deeds. Supreme good fortune . No blame.
c) Reinforced, he makes great changes. Very auspicious. No guilt.
d) Success excuses boldness; face thy fate!
a) parties adding to the stores of its subject ten pairs of tortoise shells whose oracles cannot be opposed. Let him persevere in being firm and correct, and there will be good fortune. Let the king (having the virtues thus distinguished), employ them in presenting his offerings to God, and there will, be good fortune.
b) Someone does indeed increase him; Ten pairs of tortoises cannot oppose it. Constant perseverance brings good fortune. The king presents him before God. Good fortune.
c) He receives ten pairs of tortoise shells whose oracles are irreversible. Even the king should use them at the sacrifice. Doubly auspicious if you keep to your course.
d) Good omens and true virtue joined, ensay!
a) increase given to its subject by means of what is evil, so that he shall be (led to good), and be without blame. Let him be sincere and pursue the path of the Mean, (so shall he secure the recognition of the ruler, like) an officer announces himself to to his prince by the symbol of his rank.
b) One is enriched though unfortunate events. No blame if you are sincere And walk in the middle, And report with a seal to the prince.
c) The good man is increased by what is evil. His goodness increases. He sincerely follows the golden mean: it is his badge. No guilt.
d) Ill leads to well for him who treads the way;
a) pursuing the due course. His advice to his prince is followed. He can with advantage be relied on in such a movement as that of removing the capital.
b) If you walk in the middle and report to the prince. He will follow. It furthers one to be used In the removal of the capital.
c) The man keeps to the mean. The prince follows his advice. He can be relied on for important things, even relocating the capital.
d) Even the capital remove he may.
a) with sincere heart seeking to benefit (all below). There need be no question about it; the result will be great good fortune. (All below) will with sincere heart acknowledge his goodness.
b) If in truth you have a kind heart, ask not. Supreme good fortune. Truly, kindness will be recognized as your virtue.
c) The man sincerely seeks to benefit others. Others sincerely appreciate him. Very auspicious. There is no question about it.
d) Lot all men share in thine improved estate!
a) one to whose increase none will contribute, while many will seeks to assail him. He observes no regular rule in the ordering of his heart. There will be evil.
b) He brings increase to no one. Indeed, someone even strikes him. He does not keep his heart constantly steady. Misfortune.
c) No one will support him. Everything goes against him. His sympathies are fickle. Ominous.
d) But soul's disorders realms disintegrate.