53. Chien / Development (Gradual Progress)

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------- above Sun The Gentle, Wind
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--- --- below Kên Keeping Still, Mountain
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The Judgement

Development. The maiden
Is given in marriage.
Good fortune.
Perseverance furthers.

The Image

On the mountain, a tree:
The image of Development.
Thus the superior man abides in dignity and virtue,
In order to improve the mores.

The Lines

Nine in the third place means:
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.

20. Kuan / Contemplation (View)

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------- above Sun The Gentle, Wind
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--- --- below K'un The Receptive, Earth
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The Judgement

Contemplation. The ablution has been made,
But not yet the offering.
Full of trust they look up to him.

The Image

The wind blows over the earth:
The image of Contemplation.
Thus the kings of old visited the regions of the world,
Contemplated the people,
And gave them instruction.