45. Ts'ui; Gathering Above; Tui the Joyous lake Below; Sun the Gentle wind, wood |
21st Century |
Comparisons |
| Gatherings of people of
ideas, of likenesses is hinted at here. As a lake is a collection point so
is this period. In each of us is the collection of everything embodied in
our ancestors. They are strong in us, we are a work in progress. Still
gathering. To understand this is important so as not to desolate their
legacy.
Knowing this and doing nothing with it is dangerous to the soul. It will eventually spill out as a frustration, an enthusiasm something precipitous and dangerous. An idea can be strong, it can effect lot of people, who in their way interpret what they have been given, altering the nature of the idea. being a person you might find yourself being affected by the new dogma of populism and need only to reacquaint yourself with the original idea without the intermediaries again. This will strengthen your wavering resolve. If there is no reason to fight what is happening then the best thing is to go with the flow. If the reasons for existence are more than mere survival then all will be well. remaining true to an ideal is of paramount importance in those who have leadership qualities. Who find themselves at the centre of attention. If you are misunderstood make it known. Allowing a misunderstanding to persist creates far more trouble than clearing up the misunderstanding. |
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Below are the comparative interpretations of a) Legge, b) Willhelm, c) Riefler, d) Crowley
a) with a sincere desire (for union), but unable to carry it out, so that disorder is brought into the sphere of his union. If he cry out ( for help to his proper correlate), all at once, (his tears) will give place to smiles. He need not mind ( the temporary difficulty); as he goes forward, there will be no error.
b) If you are sincere, but not to the end, There will sometimes be confusion, sometimes gathering together. If you call out, then after one grasp of the hand, you can laugh again. Regret not. Going is without blame.
c) Accord desired but impossible to bring about; this causes discord. the man cries loudly; an ally hears him; he is soon smiling quietly. Advance without mistakes if you can bear your present difficulties.
d) Alone, art helpless: call thy right ally;
a) led forward (by his correlate). There will be gopod fortunbe and freedom from error. There is entire sincerity, and in that case (even small offerings of) the vernal sacrifice are acceptable.
b) Letting oneself be drawn. Brings good fortune and remain blameless if one is sincere. It furthers one to bring even a small offering.
c) Accord achieved through following. The man is led by his ally. Auspicious if you are straightforward. The smallest favor is appreciated.
d) With him, even small prayers earn Heaven's swift reply.
a) striving after union and seeming to sigh, yet nowhere finding any advantage. If he go forward, he will not err,. though there may be some small cause for regret.
b) Gathering together amid sighs. Nothing that would further. Going is without blame. Slight humiliation.
c) Striving for accord until he is breathless. Sighing, the man strives in vain. Advance without mistakes, although you may regret it slightly.
d) Baffled, yet struggling, thou shalt cease to sigh.
a) ins such a state tha6t, if he be greatly fortunate, he will receive no blame.
b) Great good fortune. No blame.
c) Accord approaches. Very auspicious. No one will resent it. No blame.
d) Success excuses boldness; recollect
a) the union (of all) under its subject in the place of dignity. There will be no error. If any do not have confidence in him, let him see to it that (his virtue) be great, long-continued, and firmly correct, and all occasion for repentance will disappear.
b) If in gathering together one has position, This brings no blame. If there are some who are not yet sincerely in the work. Sublime and enduring perseverance is needed. Then remorse disappears.
c) Accord achieved by leading. It is organized by the man himself. He changes the minds of doubters by living continuously in its spirit. No mistakes. Be firm. Guilt disappears.
d) Tho, to be firm in virtue and correct!
a) sighing and weeping; but there will be no error.
b) Lamenting and sighing, floods of tears. No blame.
c) Tearful accord. No mistakes.
d) Weep for thy loneliness - but still aim high!