59. DISPERSION (DISSOLUTION)
Huan
The Judgement
DISPERSION. Success. The king approaches his temple. It furthers one to cross the great water. Perseverance furthers.
The Image
The wind drives over the water: The image of DISPERSION. Thus the kings of old sacrificed to God And built temples.
The Lines
Nine at the top: He dissolves his blood. He departs, keeps at a distance, and goes out. This is without blame.
The Image says: 'He dissolves his blood,' in order to keep away from harm.
Nine in the fifth place: His loud cries are as dissolving as sweat. Dissolution. A king abides in it. No blame.
The Image says: 'A king abides in it. No blame.' The place is correct.
Six in the fourth place: He dissolves his bond with his group. Supreme good fortune. Dispersion leads in turn to accumulation. This is something that ordinary men do not think of.
The Image says: 'He dissolves his bond with his group. Supreme good fortune.' This is glorious and great.
Six in the third place: He dissolves his self. No remorse.
The Image says: 'He dissolves his self.' The will is directed to the outside.
Nine in the second place: At the dissolution he hurries to that which supports him. Remorse disappears.
The Image says: 'At the dissolution he hurries to that which supports him.' He attains his wish.
Six at the beginning: He brings help with the strength of a horse. Good fortune.
The Image says: The good fortune at the beginning is due to devotion.