53. Chien; gradual Growth Above; Sun the Gentle wind, wood Below; Ken Keeping Still mountain |
21st Century |
Comparisons |
| Growth which lasts and is
strong is gradual. It comes through the accretion of experience through
learning.
Gradual growth allows for things to find their rightful place in the scheme of things. Every person goes through stages. In youth the wildness has to be explored. A person's youth finishes when they are ready for the adult pursuit of building something. Each finds a landing which suits them personally, and if they don't then they are dooming themselves to a period of disquiet and tension. In pregnancy the majority of the first conceptions are miscarried. Generally it is the later pregnancies that hold. A miscarriage is a tragic thing, but the love felt for the pregnancy is not lost. Similarly projects can be miscarried in the early days. Through a variety of factors. Failure of the first does not preclude the success of the latter efforts. The work one does through life is in preparation for what is to come at the end years. The transition. The final project as it were. That last stage is figuratively the summit and from there one can see everything which has come to pass. One has to maintain lines of communication between subordinates, partners, everyone. To not do so opens the field to those who would do harm. Misunderstanding arises from this. Nothing is to be gained from withdrawing. Or being too solitary on one's mountain peak. |
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Below are the comparative interpretations of a) Legge, b) Willhelm, c) Riefler, d) Crowley
a) the wild geese gradually approaching the shore. A young officer (in similar circumstances) will be in a position of danger, and be spoken against; but there will be no error.
b) The wild goose gradually draws near the shore. The young son is in danger. There is talk. No blame.
c) The wild geese reach the shore. The young officer will encounter obstacles. There will be talk but no mistakes.
d) Wild geese approach the shore - with care they fly.
a) the geese gradually approaching the large rocks, where they eat and drink joyfully and at ease. There will be good fortune.
b) The wild goose gradually draws near the cliff. Eating and drinking in peace and concord. Good fortune.
c) The wild geese reach the boulders where they can refresh themselves and rest. Auspicious.
d) They reach the rocks - and pasture joyfully.
a) them (the geese) gradually advanced to the dry plains. (It suggests also the idea of) a husband who goes on an expedition from which he does not return, and a wife who is pregnant, but will not nourish her child. There will be evil. (The case symbolized) might be advantageous in resisting plunderers.
b) The wild goose gradually draws near the plateau. The man goes forth and does not return. The woman carries a child but does not bring it forth. Misfortune. it furthers one to fight off robbers.
c) The wild geese reach the desert. The husband leaves on an expedition but will not return. The wife is pregnant but will not nurse her child. Ominous. Defend your interests.
d) Dry plains they cross - it needs a vigorous wing.
a) the geese gradually advanced top the trees. They may light on the flat branches. There will be no error.
b) The wild goose gradually draws near the tree. Perhaps it will find a flat branch. No blame.
c) The wild geese reach the trees. They can alight on the broad branches. No mistakes.
d) They reach the trees, and rest, but not too high.
a) the geese gradually advanced to the high mound. (It suggests the idea of) a wife who for three years does not become pregnant; but in the end the natural issue cannot be prevented. There will be good fortune.
b) The wild goose gradually draws near the summit. For three years the woman has no child. in the end nothing can hinder her. Good fortune.
c) The wild geese reach the hill. The wife is barren for three years, then nothing can stop her. Auspicious.
d) At last they gain the goal of travelling;
a) the geese gradually advanced to the large heights (beyond). Their feathers can be used as ornaments. There will be good fortune.
b) The wild goose gradually draws near the cloud heights. Its feathers can be used for the sacred dance. Good fortune.
c) The wild geese reach the farthest mountains. Their feathers can be used as ornaments. Auspicious.
d) See on the broad heights their feathers glittering.