26. THE TAMING POWER OF THE GREAT
Ta Ch'u
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 top: One attains the way of heaven. Success.
The Image says: 'One attains the way of heaven.' The way is open to all.
Six in the fifth place: The tusk of a gelded boar. Good fortune.
The Image says: The good fortune of the six in the fifth place is due to the congratulation it brings.
Six in the fourth place: The headboard of a young bull. Great good fortune.
The Image says: The great good fortune of the six in the fourth place is due to the joy it brings.
Nine in the third place: A good horse that follows others. Awareness of danger, with perseverance, furthers. Practice chariot driving and armed defense daily. It is favorable to have somewhere to go.
The Image says: 'It is favorable to have somewhere to go.' The will of the one above is in harmony.
Nine in the second place: The spokes of the wagon wheel fall out.
The Image says: 'The spokes of the wagon wheel fall out.' Being in the middle, one is not to blame.
Nine at the beginning: Danger is at hand. It is favorable to desist.
The Image says: 'Danger is at hand. It is favorable to desist.' One does not invite disaster.