46. PUSHING UPWARD
Shêng
The Judgement
PUSHING UPWARD has supreme success. One must see the great man. Fear not. Departure toward the south Brings good fortune.
The Image
Within the earth, wood grows: The image of PUSHING UPWARD. Thus the superior man of devoted character Heaps up small things In order to achieve something high and great.
The Lines
Six at the top: Pushing upward in darkness. It is favorable to be unremittingly persevering.
The Image says: 'Pushing upward in darkness at the top.' One wanes and is not rich.
Six in the fifth place: Perseverance brings good fortune. One pushes upward by steps.
The Image says: 'Perseverance brings good fortune. One pushes upward by steps.' The will is fulfilled on a grand scale.
Six in the fourth place: The king offers a sacrifice on Mount Ch'i. Good fortune. No blame.
The Image says: 'The king offers a sacrifice on Mount Ch'i.' This is an act of devotion.
Nine in the third place: One pushes upward into an empty city.
The Image says: 'One pushes upward into an empty city.' There is no longer any doubt.
Nine in the second place: If one is sincere, it is favorable to use even a small offering. No blame.
The Image says: The sincerity of the nine in the second place is a cause for joy.
Six at the beginning: Pushing upward that meets with confidence brings great good fortune.
The Image says: 'Pushing upward that meets with confidence brings great good fortune.' The will of the one above is in harmony.