53. DEVELOPMENT (GRADUAL PROGRESS)
Chien
The Judgement
DEVELOPMENT. The maiden Is given in marriage. Good fortune. Perseverance furthers.
The Image
On the mountain, a tree: The image of DEVELOPMENT. Thus the superior man abides in dignity and virtue In order to improve the mores.
The Lines
Nine at the top: The wild goose gradually draws near the clouds heights. Its feathers can be used for the sacred dance. Good fortune.
The Image says: 'Its feathers can be used for the sacred dance. Good fortune.' One cannot be thrown into confusion.
Nine in the fifth place: The wild goose gradually draws near the summit. For three years the wife has no child. In the end nothing can hinder her. Good fortune.
The Image says: 'In the end nothing can hinder her. Good fortune.' One attains one's wish.
Six in the fourth place: The wild goose gradually draws near the tree. Perhaps it will find a flat branch. No blame.
The Image says: 'Perhaps it will find a flat branch.' One is devoted and gentle.
Nine in the third place: The wild goose gradually draws near the plateau. The husband goes forth and does not return. The wife is pregnant, but does not give birth. Misfortune. It is favorable to ward off robbers.
The Image says: 'The husband goes forth and does not return.' He has separated himself from his kind. 'The wife is pregnant, but does not give birth.' She has lost the way. 'It is favorable to ward off robbers,' in order to protect one another in devotion.
Six in the second place: The wild goose gradually draws near the cliff. Eating and drinking in peace and concord. Good fortune.
The Image says: 'Eating and drinking in peace and concord.' One is not merely eating one's fill.
Six at the beginning: The wild goose gradually draws near the shore. The young son is in danger. There is talk. No blame.
The Image says: 'The danger of the young son.' According to right there is no blame.