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乾為天 |
The movement of heaven is full of power. |
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乾上乾下 |
Qián (The Creative, Heaven) above, Qián below. |
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乾‧元‧亨‧利‧貞‧ |
Qián (represents) what is great and originating, penetrating, advantageous,
correct and firm.
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彖曰‧大哉乾元‧萬物資始‧乃統天‧
雲行雨施‧品物流形‧
大明始終‧六位時成‧時乘六龍以御天‧
乾道變化‧各正性命‧保合太和‧乃利貞‧
首出庶物‧萬國咸寧‧ |
Vast is the 'great and originating (power)' indicated by Qián! All things
owe to it their beginning:--it contains all the meaning
belonging to (the name) heaven.
The clouds move and the rain is distributed; the various things appear in
their developed forms.
(The sages) grandly
understand (the connexion between) the end and the
beginning, and how (the indications of) the six lines
(in The Judgment) are accomplished, (each) in its
season. (Accordingly) they mount (the carriage) drawn
by those six dragons at the proper times, and drive
through the sky.
The method of Qiánis to change and transform, so that everything obtains
its correct nature as appointed (by the mind of Heaven);
and (thereafter the conditions of) great harmony
are preserved in union. The result is 'what is advantageous,
and correct and firm.
(The sage) appears
aloft, high above all things, and the myriad states
all enjoy repose. |
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象曰‧天行健‧君子以自疆不息‧
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Heaven, in its motion, (gives the idea of) strength. The superior man, in accordance
with this, nerves himself to ceaseless activity. |
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潛龍勿用‧陽在下也‧
見龍再田‧德施普也‧
終日乾乾‧反復道也‧
或躍在淵‧進無咎也‧
飛龍在天‧大人造也‧
亢龍有悔‧盈不可久也‧
用九‧天德不可為首也‧ |
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文言曰‧元者‧善之長也‧亨者‧嘉之會也‧利者‧義之和也‧貞者‧事之幹也‧
君子‧體仁足以長人‧嘉會足以合禮‧利物足以和義‧貞固足以幹事‧
君子行此四者‧故曰乾元亨利貞‧ |
What is called (under Qián) 'the great and originating' is (in man) the first
and chief quality of goodness; what is called 'the
penetrating' is the assemblage of excellences; what
is called 'the advantageous' is the harmony of all
that is right; and what is called 'the correct and
firm' is the faculty of action.
The superior man, embodying benevolence, is fit to preside over men; presenting
the assemblage of excellences, he is fit to show
in himself the union of all propriety; benefiting
(all) creatures, he is fit to exhibit the harmony
of all that is right; correct and firm, he is fit
to manage (all) affairs.
The fact that the
superior man practises these four virtues justifies
the application to him of the words--'Qiánrepresents
what is great and originating, penetrating, advantageous,
correct and firm.' |
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初九‧潛龍‧勿用‧
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In the first (or
lowest) NINE, undivided, (we see its subject as)
the dragon lying hid (in the deep). It is not the
time for active doing.
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初九曰‧潛龍勿用‧何謂也‧子曰‧龍德而隱者也‧不易乎世‧不成乎名‧遯世而無悶‧不見是而無悶‧樂則行之‧憂則違之‧確乎其不可拔‧潛龍也‧
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What is the meaning of the words under the first NINE, (undivided), 'The dragon
lies hid (in the deep);--it is not the time for active
doing?' The Master said:--There he is, with the powers
of the dragon, and yet lying hid. The influence of
the world would make no change in him; he would do
nothing (merely) to secure his fame. He can live,
withdrawn from the world, without regret; he can
experience disapproval without trouble of mind. Rejoicing
(in opportunity), he carries his principles into
action; sorrowing (for want of opportunity), he keeps
with them in retirement. Yes, he is not to be torn
from his root (in himself).' This is 'the dragon lying hid.'
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潛龍勿用‧下也‧ |
'The
dragon lies hid;--it is not the time for active doing:'--the
position is (too) low. |
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潛龍勿用‧陽氣潛藏‧
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'The
dragon lies hid in the deep;--it is not the time
for active doing:'--the energy denoted by the undivided
line is laid up and hid away as in the deep.
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九二‧見龍再田‧利見大人‧ |
In the second NINE, undivided, (we see its subject as) the dragon appearing
in the field. It will be advantageous to meet with
the great man. |
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九二曰‧見龍在田‧利見大人‧何謂也‧子曰‧龍德而正中者也‧庸言之信‧庸行之謹‧閑邪存其誠‧善世而不伐‧德博而化‧易曰‧見龍在田‧利見大人‧君德也‧
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What is the meaning of the words under the second NINE, 'The dragon shows
himself and is in the field;--it will be advantageous
to see the great man?' The Master said:--'There he
is, with the dragon's powers, and occupying exactly
the central place. He is sincere (even) in his ordinary
words, and earnest in his ordinary conduct. Guarding
against depravity, he preserves his sincerity. His
goodness is recognised in the world, but he does
not boast of it. His virtue is extensively displayed,
and transformation ensues. The language of the Yî, "The dragon shows himself and is in the field;--it will be advantageous to see
the great man." refers to a ruler's virtue.'
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見龍在田‧時舍也‧ |
'The
dragon shows himself and is in the field:'--the time
(requires him still) to be unemployed. |
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見龍在田‧天下文明‧ |
'The
dragon appears in the field:'--all under heaven (begins
to be) adorned and brightened. |
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九三‧君子終日乾乾‧夕惕若‧厲‧無咎‧ |
In the third NINE, undivided, (we see its subject as) the superior man active
and vigilant all the day, and in the evening still
careful and apprehensive. (The position is) dangerous,
but there will be no mistake. |
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九三曰‧君子終日乾乾‧夕惕若‧厲無咎‧何謂也‧子曰 ‧君子進德修業‧忠信‧所以進德也‧修辭立其誠‧所以居業也‧知至至之‧可與幾也‧知終終之‧可與存義也‧是故居上位而不驕‧在下位而不憂‧故乾乾因其時而惕‧雖危而無咎矣‧
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What is the meaning of the words under the third NINE,' The superior man
is active and vigilant all the day, and in the evening
(still) careful and apprehensive;--the position is
dangerous, but there will be no mistake?' The Master
said:--'The superior man advances in virtue, and
cultivates all the sphere of his duty. His leal-heartedness
and good faith are the way by which he advances in
virtue. His attention to his words and establishing
his sincerity are the way by which he occupies in
his sphere. He knows the utmost point to be reached,
and reaches it, thus showing himself in accord with
the first springs (of things); he knows the end to
be rested in, and rests in it, thus preserving his
righteousness in accordance with
that end. Therefore he occupies a high position without
pride, and a low position without anxiety. Thus it
is that, being active and vigilant, and careful (also)
and apprehensive as the time requires, though his
position be perilous, he will make no mistake.'
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終日乾乾‧行事也‧ |
'All
the day active and vigilant:'--(he now) does his (proper)
business. |
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終日乾乾‧與時偕行‧ |
'All
the day active and vigilant:'--continually, as the
time passes and requires, does he act. |
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九四‧或躍在淵‧無咎‧ |
In the fourth NINE, undivided, (we see its subject as the dragon looking)
as if he were leaping up, but still in the deep. There
will be no mistake. |
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九四‧或躍在淵‧無咎‧何謂也‧子曰‧上下無常‧非為邪也‧進退無恆‧非離群也‧君子進德修業‧欲及時也‧故無咎‧
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What is the meaning of the words under the fourth NINE, 'He is as if he were
leaping up, (but still) is in the deep;--there will
be no mistake?' The Master said:--'He finds no permanent
place either above or below, but he does not commit
the error (of advancing). He may advance or recede;--there
is no permanent place for him: but he does not leave
his fellows. The superior man, advancing in virtue
and cultivating the sphere of his duty, yet wishes
(to advance only) at the (proper) time, and therefore
there is no mistake.'
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或躍在淵‧自試也‧ |
'He
is as if he were leaping up, (but still) is in the
deep:'--he is making trial of himself. |
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或躍在淵‧乾道乃革‧ |
'He
is as if he were leaping up, (but still) is in the
deep:'--a change is taking place in the method indicated
by (this) Qiándiagram. |
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九五‧飛龍在天‧利見大人‧ |
In the fifth NINE, undivided, (we see its subject as) the dragon on the wing
in the sky. It will be advantageous to meet with the
great man. |
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九五曰‧飛龍在天‧利見大人‧何謂也‧子曰‧同聲相應‧同氣相求‧水流濕‧火就燥‧雲從龍‧風從虎‧聖人作而萬物睹‧本乎天者親上‧本乎地者親下‧則各從其類也‧
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What is the meaning of the words under the fifth NINE, 'The dragon is on the
wing in the sky;--it will be advantageous to see
the great man?' The Master said:--'Notes of the same
key respond to one another; creatures of the same
nature seek one another; water flows towards the
place that is (low and) damp; fire rises up towards
what is dry; clouds follow the dragon, and winds
follow the tiger:(so) the sage makes his appearance,
and all men look to him. Things that draw their origin
from heaven move towards what is above; things that
draw their origin from the earth cleave to what is
below:--so does everything follow its kind.'
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飛龍在天‧上治也‧ |
'The
dragon is on the wing in the sky:'--(the subject of
the line) is on high and ruling. |
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飛龍在天‧乃位乎天德‧ |
'The
dragon is on the wing in the sky this shows that his
place is based on his heavenly virtue. |
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上九‧亢龍‧有悔‧ |
In the sixth (or topmost) NINE, undivided, (we see its subject as) the dragon
exceeding the proper limits. There will be occasion
for repentance. |
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上九曰‧亢龍有悔‧何謂也‧子曰‧貴而無位‧高而無民‧賢人在下位而無輔‧是以動而有悔也‧
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What is the meaning of the words under the topmost NINE, 'The dragon exceeds
the proper limits;--there will be occasion for repentance?'
The Master said:--'The position is noble, but it
is not that of office; (its occupant) dwells on high,
but he has no people (to rule); and the men of talent
and virtue in the positions below will give him no
aid;--should he move in such a case, there will be
occasion for repentance.'
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亢龍有悔‧窮之災也‧ |
'The
dragon exceeds the proper limit, and there will be
occasion for repentance:'--when things have been carried
to extremity, calamity ensues. |
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亢龍有悔‧與時偕極‧ |
'The
dragon exceeds the (proper) limit;--there will be occasion
for repentance:'--the time is come to an end, and so
also is his opportunity. |
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用九‧見群龍無首‧吉‧ |
(The lines of this hexagram are all strong and undivided, as appears from)
the use of the number NINE. If the host of dragons
(thus) appearing were to divest themselves of their
heads, there would be good fortune. |
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乾元用九‧天下治也‧ |
Undivided
lines appear in all these representations of the
great and originating power denoted by Qián:--(what
follows in the Yâo tells us how) all under the sky
there will be good order.
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乾元用九‧乃見天則‧ |
Undivided NINES appear in all these representations of the great and originating
power denoted by Qián:--and (from what follows in
the Yâo) we see the model (of action) afforded by heaven. |
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乾元者‧始而亨者也‧ |
The 'greatness' and 'originating' represented by Qiánrefer to it as (the symbol
of) what gives their beginning (to all things), and
(also) secures their growth and development. |
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利貞者‧性情也‧ |
'The advantageousness and the correctness and firmness' refer to its nature and
feelings (as seen in all the resulting things). |
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乾始能以美利利天下‧不言所利‧大矣哉‧ |
Qián, (thus) originating, is able with its admirable benefits to benefit all
under the sky. We are not told how its benefits are
conferred; but how great is (its operation)! |
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大哉乾乎‧剛健中正‧純粹精也‧ |
How great is (what
is emblemed by) Qián!--strong, vigorous, undeflected,
correct, and (in all these qualities) pure, unmixed,
exquisite!
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六爻發揮‧旁通情也‧ |
The six lines, as explained (by the duke of Kâu), bring forth and display
(its meaning), and everything about it is (thus) indirectly
exhibited. |
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時乘六龍以御天也‧雲行雨施‧天下平也‧ |
(The great man) at the proper time drives with these six dragons through
the sky. The clouds move, and the rain is distributed;
all under heaven enjoys repose. |
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君子以成德為行‧日可見之行也‧潛之為言也‧隱而未見 ‧ 行而未成‧是以君子弗用也‧ |
In the superior man his conduct is (the fruit of) his perfected virtue, which
might be seen therefore in his daily course; but the
force of that phrase, 'lying hid,' requires him to
keep retired, and not yet show himself, nor proceed
to the full development of his course. While this is
the case, the superior man (knows that) it is not the
time for active doing. |
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君子學以聚之‧問以辨之‧寬以居之‧仁以行之‧易曰‧
見龍在田‧利見大人‧君德也‧
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The superior man
learns and accumulates the results of his learning;
puts questions, and discriminates among those results;
dwells magnanimously and unambitiously in what he
has attained to; and carries it into practice with
benevolence. What the Yî says, 'The dragon appears
in the field:--it will be advantageous to meet with
the great man,' has reference to the virtuous qualities
of a ruler (as thus described).
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九三‧重剛而不中‧上不在天‧下不在田‧故乾乾因其時而惕‧雖危無咎矣‧ |
In the third NINE, there is a twofold symbol of) strength, but (the position)
is not central. (Its occupant) is not in heaven above,
nor is he in the field beneath. Therefore there must
be active vigilance and cautious apprehension as the
time requires; and. though (the position be) perilous,
there will be no mistake. |
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九四‧重剛而不中‧上不在天‧下不在田‧中不在人‧故或之‧或之者‧疑之也‧故無咎‧
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In the fourth
NINE, there is (the symbol of) strength, but (the
position) is not central. (Its occupant) is not in
heaven above, nor is he in the field beneath, nor
is he in the place of man intermediate. Hence he
is in perplexity; and being so, he has doubts about
what. should be his movements, and so will give no
occasion for blame.
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夫大人者‧與天地合其德‧與日月合其明‧與四時合其序‧
與鬼神合其吉凶‧先天而天弗違‧後天而奉天時‧天且弗違‧而況於人乎‧況於鬼神乎‧
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The great man is he who is in harmony, in his attributes, with heaven and
earth; in his brightness, with the sun and moon;
in his orderly procedure, with the four sea-sons;
and in his relation to what is fortunate and what
is calamitous, in harmony with the spirit-like operations
(of Providence). He may precede Heaven, and Heaven
will not act in opposition to him; he may follow
Heaven, but will act (only) as Heaven at the time
would do. If Heaven will not act in opposition to
him, how much less will men! how much less will the
spirit-like operation (of Providence)!
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亢之為言也‧知進而不知退‧知存而不知亡‧知得而不知喪‧ |
The force of that phrase--'exceeding the proper limits'--indicates the knowing
to advance but not to retire; to maintain but not to
let perish to get but not to lose. |
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其唯聖人乎‧知進退存亡而不失其正者‧其為聖人乎‧ |
He only is the sage who knows to advance and to retire, to maintain and to
let perish; and that without ever acting incorrectly.
Yes, he only is the sage! |
