XVI. The Yü Hexagram.
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Yü indicates that, (in the state which it implies), feudal princes may be set up, and the hosts put in motion, with advantage.
1. The first line, divided, shows its subject proclaiming his pleasure and satisfaction. There will be evil.
2. The second line, divided, shows one who is firm as a rock. (He sees a thing) without waiting till it has come to pass; with his firm correctness there will be good fortune.
3. The third line, divided, shows one looking up (for favours), while he indulges the feeling of pleasure and satisfaction. If he would understand!—If he be late in doing so, there will indeed be occasion for repentance.
4. The fourth line, undivided, shows him from whom the harmony and satisfaction come. Great
be successful and prosperous, but being so near the fifth line, he should still use the greatest precaution.
All men love and honour humility, in itself and without the adjuncts which usually command obedience and respect. Hence his neighbours follow the ruler in the fifth line, though he may not be very rich or powerful. His humility need not keep him from asserting the right, even by force of arms.
The subject of the sixth line, which is weak, is outside the game, so to speak, that has been played out. He will use force, but only within his own sphere and to assert what is right. He will not be aggressive.
