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Hexagram 42
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Increase
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Expression
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Yì indicates that (in the state which it denotes) there will be advantage in every movement which shall be undertaken, that it will be advantageous (even) to cross the great stream.
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Judgement
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Increase. It furthers one To undertake something. It furthers one to cross the great water.
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Image
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Wind and thunder. Image of Increase. Thus the superior man: If he sees good, he imitates it; If he has faults, he rids himself of them.
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69
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Expression:
He brings increase to no one. Indeed, someone even strikes him. He does not keep his heart constantly steady. Misfortune.
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Image:
'To his increase none will contribute:'--this expresses but half the result. 'Many will seek to assail him:'--they will come from beyond (his immediate circle) to do so.
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95
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Expression:
If in truth you have a kind heart, ask not. Supreme good fortune. Truly, kindness will be recognized as your virtue.
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Image:
'(The ruler) with sincere heart seeks to benefit (all below):'--there need be no question (about the result). '(All below) with sincere heart acknowledge (his goodness):'--he gets what he desires on a great scale.
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64
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Expression:
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.
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Image:
'His advice to his prince is followed:'--his (only) object in it being the increase (of the general good).
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63
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Expression:
One is enriched through unfortunate events. No blame, if you are sincere and walk in the middle, and report with a seal to the prince.
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Image:
'Increase is given by means of what is evil and difficult:'--as he has in himself (the qualities called forth).
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62
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Expression:
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.
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Image:
'Parties add to his stores:'--they come from beyond (his immediate circle) to do so.
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19
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Expression:
It furthers one to accomplish great deeds. Supreme good fortune. No blame.
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Image:
'If the movement be greatly fortunate, no blame will be imputed to him:'--though it is not for one in so low a position to have to do with great affairs.
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