六十四卦

Obstruction

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上卦

Water

下卦

Mountain

卦辭

Obstruction. The southwest furthers. The northeast does not further. It furthers to see the great man. Perseverance brings good fortune.

象辭

Water on the mountain. Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself and molds his character.

爻辭

1

Going leads to obstructions, coming meets with praise.

2

The king's servant is beset by obstruction upon obstruction, but it is not his own fault.

3

Going leads to obstructions; hence he comes back.

4

Going leads to obstructions, coming leads to union.

5

In the midst of the greatest obstructions, friends come.

6

Going leads to obstructions, coming leads to great good fortune.