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Chen
51. Chen; The arousing Above; Chen the Arousing thunder Below; Chen the Arousing thunder |
21st Century |
Comparisons |
| The double trigram hexagram reinforces its own attribute.
Nothing can startle someone educated in the ways of the world. Their
efforts won't be disrupted by anything unexpected or even thunderous.
Everything carries a message. Every movement every change. Sensitivity and
knowledge permit interpretation of the forewarnings. This is seen as
steadiness.
The urge for flight is arousing. Withstanding it and finding no need of it can be intensely rewarding. If on the other hand the thunderous changes which have engulfed you were so great they could not be avoided this is not your fault. The wise know when to withdraw and consolidate. Three forces work on us. The forces of the Heavens, of Fate and of the Heart. When the Heavens or Fate throw an abrupt curve the skill of finding opportunity will ameliorate the disruption. However when shock is piled on shock, and the sequence of abrupt changes is too long, compounded by a shock to the heart a person may find themselves at the edge of the precipice. Here there is only one thing to do. Retain your composure. Be still, be calm. Clarity will return. |
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Below are the comparative interpretations of a) Legge, b) Willhelm, c) Riefler, d) Crowley
a) when the movement approaches, looking out and around with apprehension, and afterwards smiling and talking cheerfully. There will be good fortune.
b) Shock comes - oh, oh! Then follow laughing words - ha, ha! Good fortune.
c) The thunderclap draws him to the window. Apprehensively he looks around. After that he is cheerful and congenial. Auspicious.
d) Here's trouble; watch thy ways, but drink thy wine!
a) when the movement approaches, in a position of peril. He judges it better to let go the articles (in his possession), and to ascend a very lofty height. There is no occasion for him to pursue after (the things he has let go); in seven days he will find them.
b) Shock comes bringing danger. A hundred thousand times You lose your treasures And must climb the nine hills. Do not go in pursuit of them After seven days you will get them back.
c) The thunderclap endangers him. He abandons his belongings and ascends to safe heights. He need not worry about his possessions. In seven days he can reclaim them.
d) Take lofty ground; the tide will ebb and flow.
a) distraught amid the startling movements going on. If those movements excite him to (right) action, there will be no mistake.
b) Shock comes and makes one distraught. if shock spurs to action One remains free of misfortune.
c) The nerve-wracking thunderclaps agitate him. No mistakes if your apprehensions cause you to keep to your course.
d) Distraught? May danger teach thee low to go!
a) amid the startling movements, supinely sinking (deeper) in the mud.
b) Shock is mired.
c) The thunderclaps overtake him flat on his back in the mud.
d) Fight fire with fire, or sink in mud supine!
a) going and coming amidst the startling movements (of the time), and always in peril; but perhaps he will not incur loss, and find business (which he can accomplish).
b) Shock goes hither and thither. Danger. However, nothing at all is lost. Yet there are things to be done.
c) Amid the thunderclaps he goes about his business, even though he is in danger; otherwise he would suffer a loss.
d) Troubles mean profits for the men who know.
a) amidst the startling movements (of the time), in breathless dismay and looking round him with trembling apprehension. If he take action, there will be evil. If, while startling movements have not reached his own person & his neighborhood, (he were to take precautions), there would be no error, though his relatives might (still) speak against him.
b) Shock brings ruin and terrified gazing around. Going ahead brings misfortune. If it has not yet touched one's own body. But has reached one's neighbors first. There is no blame. One's comrades have something to talk about.
c) Amid the thunderclaps he becomes hysterical. If he had taken precautions before the thunder was directly overhead he would never have made a mistake, even though members of his family might speak against him. Ominous if you take action.
d) Caution! Foresee the action of the foe!