26. Ta Ch'u / The Taming Power of the Great

 
 above Kên Keeping Still, Mountain
 
 
 below Ch'ien The Creative, Heaven
 

The Judgement

The Taming Power of the Great.
Perseverance furthers.
Not eating at home brings good fortune.
It furthers one to cross the great water.

The Image

Heaven within the mountain:
The image of The Taming Power of the Great.
Thus the superior man acquaints himself with many sayings of antiquity
And many deeds of the past,
In order to strengthen his character thereby.

The Lines

Nine at the beginning means:
Danger is at hand. It furthers one to desist.

Nine in the second place means:
The axletrees are taken from the wagon.

52. Kên / Keeping Still, Mountain

 
 above Kên Keeping Still, Mountain
 
 
 below Kên Keeping Still, Mountain
 

The Judgement

Keeping Still. Keeping his back still
So that he no longer feels his body.
He goes into the courtyard
And does not see his people.
No blame.

The Image

Mountains standing close together:
The image of Keeping Still.
Thus the superior man
Does not permit his thoughts
To go beyond his situation.