20. CONTEMPLATION (VIEW)
Kuan
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 ancient kings visited the regions of the world, Contemplated the people, And gave them instruction.
The Lines
Nine at the top: Contemplation of his life. The superior man is without blame.
The Image says: 'Contemplation of his life.' The will is not yet at peace.
Nine in the fifth place: Contemplation of my life. The superior man is without blame.
The Image says: 'Contemplation of my life.' One contemplates the people.
Six in the fourth place: Contemplation of the light of the kingdom. It furthers one to be the guest of a king.
The Image says: 'Contemplation of the light of the kingdom.' One is honored as a guest.
Six in the third place: Contemplation of my life, advancing and retreating.
The Image says: 'Contemplation of my life, advancing and retreating.' One has not lost the way.
Six in the second place: Contemplation through the crack of the door. Furthers the perseverance of a woman.
The Image says: 'Contemplation through the crack of the door of a woman' is also shameful.
Six at the beginning: Boy-like contemplation. For an inferior man, no blame. For a superior man, humiliation.
The Image says: 'Boy-like contemplation at the beginning' is the way of the inferior man.