47. OPPRESSION (EXHAUSTION)
K'un
The Judgement
OPPRESSION. Success. Perseverance. The great man brings about good fortune. No blame. When one has something to say, it is not believed.
The Image
There is no water in the lake: The image of EXHAUSTION. Thus the superior man stakes his life On following his will.
The Lines
Six at the top: He is oppressed by creeping vines. He moves uncertainly and says, 'Movement brings remorse.' If one feels remorse over this and sets forth, good fortune comes.
The Image says: 'He is oppressed by creeping vines.' The place is not the right one. 'Movement brings remorse.' If one feels remorse, to go forward brings good fortune.
Nine in the fifth place: His nose and feet are cut off. He is oppressed by the man with the scarlet knee bands. Joy comes softly. It is favorable to make offerings and libations.
The Image says: 'His nose and feet are cut off.' The will has not yet been fulfilled. 'Joy comes softly,' because he is in the middle and straightforward. 'It is favorable to make offerings and libations,' in order to receive blessing.
Nine in the fourth place: He comes very slowly, oppressed in a golden carriage. Humiliation, but the end is reached.
The Image says: 'He comes very slowly,' because the will is directed downward. 'Although the place is not the right one,' there are companions.
Six in the third place: A man is oppressed by stone, and leans on thorns and thistles. He enters his house and does not see his wife. Misfortune.
The Image says: 'He leans on thorns and thistles,' because he rests on a strong line. 'He enters his house and does not see his wife.' This is not auspicious.
Nine in the second place: One is oppressed while at meat and drink. The man with the scarlet knee bands is just coming. It is favorable to offer sacrifice. To set forth brings misfortune. No blame.
The Image says: 'One is oppressed while at meat and drink.' There is congratulation in the middle.
Six at the beginning: One's buttocks are oppressed by a bare tree. One enters a dark valley. For three years one sees nothing.
The Image says: 'One enters a dark valley.' The darkness is not yet clear.