17. FOLLOWING
Sui
The Judgement
FOLLOWING has supreme success. Perseverance furthers. No blame.
The Image
Thunder in the middle of the lake: The image of FOLLOWING. Thus the superior man at nightfall Goes indoors for rest and recuperation.
The Lines
Six at the top: He meets with firm allegiance and is still further bound. The king introduces him to the Western Mountain.
The Image says: 'He meets with firm allegiance.' The one at the top is at the end.
Nine in the fifth place: Sincere in the good. Good fortune.
The Image says: 'Sincere in the good. Good fortune.' The place is correct and in the middle.
Nine in the fourth place: Following creates success. Perseverance brings misfortune. To be sincere in the way brings clarity. How could there be blame in this?
The Image says: 'Following creates success.' The meaning of this is misfortune. 'To be sincere in the way' is a brilliant achievement.
Six in the third place: If one holds fast to the strong man, one loses the little boy. Through following, one finds what one seeks. It is favorable to remain persevering.
The Image says: 'If one holds fast to the strong man,' the will is directed to giving up what is below.
Six in the second place: If one holds fast to the little boy, one loses the strong man.
The Image says: 'If one holds fast to the little boy,' one cannot be with both at the same time.
Nine at the beginning: The standard is changing. Perseverance brings good fortune. To go out of the door in company produces deeds.
The Image says: 'The standard is changing.' To follow the right brings good fortune. 'To go out of the door in company produces deeds.' One does not fail.