The Book of Changes/I Ching: Inner Truth

This hexagram of I Ching/the Book of Changes means the wind blows over the lake and stirs the surface of the water. Thus visible effects of the invisible manifest themselves. The hexagram of I Ching/the Book of Changes consists of firm lines above and below, while it is open in the center. This indicates a heart free of prejudices and therefore open to truth. On the other hand, each of the two trigrams has a firm line in the middle; this indicates the force of inner truth in the influences they represent. Following is the original text of the hexagram of I Ching/the Book of Changes.

The Judgment
INNER TRUTH. Pigs and fishes.
Good fortune.
It furthers one to cross the great water.
Perseverance furthers.

The Image
Wind over lake: the image of INNER TRUTH.
Thus the superior man discusses criminal cases
In order to delay executions.

Lower line
Nine at the beginning means:
Being prepared brings good fortune.
If there are secret designs, it is disquieting.

Second line
Nine in the second place means:
A crane calling in the shade.
Its young answers it.
I have a good goblet.
I will share it with you.

Third line
Six in the third place means:
He finds a comrade.
Now he beats the drum, now he stops.
Now he sobs, now he sings.

Fourth line
Six in the fourth place means:
The moon nearly at the full.
The team horse goes astray.
No blame.

Fifth line
Nine in the fifth place means:
He possesses truth, which links together.
No blame.

Upper line
Nine at the top means:
Cockcrow penetrating to heaven.
Perseverance brings misfortune.

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