42. INCREASE
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The Judgement
INCREASE. It furthers one To undertake something. It furthers one to cross the great water.
The Image
Wind and thunder: the image of INCREASE. Thus the superior man: If he sees good, he imitates it; If he has faults, he rids himself of them.
The Lines
Nine at the top: He brings increase to no one. Indeed, someone strikes him. He does not keep his heart constantly steady. Misfortune.
The Image says: 'He brings increase to no one.' This is a one-sided statement. 'Someone strikes him.' It comes from without.
Nine in the fifth place: If you are sincere and kindhearted, ask no questions: supreme good fortune. Then you will be recognized as having a kind heart.
The Image says: 'If you are sincere and kindhearted, ask no questions.' 'You will be recognized as having a kind heart.' The will is fulfilled on a grand scale.
Six in the fourth place: If you walk in the middle and report to the prince, he will follow. It is favorable to be relied upon in the changing of the capital.
The Image says: 'Report to the prince, he will follow.' This is in order to increase the will.
Six in the third place: One is enriched through unfortunate events. No blame, if you are sincere and walk in the middle and report to the prince with a seal.
The Image says: 'One is enriched through unfortunate events.' This is something one holds fast to.
Six in the second place: Someone increases him. Ten pairs of tortoises cannot oppose it. Constant perseverance brings good fortune. The king presents him to God. Good fortune.
The Image says: 'Someone increases him.' It comes from without.
Nine at the beginning: It is favorable to perform a great work. Supreme good fortune. No blame.
The Image says: 'Supreme good fortune. No blame.' Those below should not be burdened with affairs.