23. SPLITTING APART
Po
The Judgement
SPLITTING APART. It does not further one To go anywhere.
The Image
The mountain rests on the earth: The image of SPLITTING APART. Thus those above can ensure their position Only by giving generously to those below.
The Lines
Nine at the top: There is a large fruit still uneaten. The superior man receives a carriage. The house of the inferior man is split apart.
The Image says: 'The superior man receives a carriage,' because he is carried by the people. 'The house of the inferior man is split apart,' because in the end he cannot be of use.
Six in the fifth place: A shoal of fishes. Favor comes through the court ladies. Everything acts to further.
The Image says: 'Favor comes through the court ladies.' In the end there is no blame.
Six in the fourth place: The bed is split up to the skin. Misfortune.
The Image says: 'The bed is split up to the skin.' Calamity is very near.
Six in the third place: He splits with them. No blame.
The Image says: 'He splits with them. No blame.' He loses those above and below.
Six in the second place: The bed is split at the edge. Those who persevere are destroyed. Misfortune.
The Image says: 'The bed is split at the edge.' There are as yet no companions.
Six at the beginning: The leg of the bed is split. Those who persevere are destroyed. Misfortune.
The Image says: 'The leg of the bed is split.' This is to destroy what is below.