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- "In (the condition denoted by) Khwan there may (yet be) progress and "
- "success. For the firm and correct, the (really) great man, there will "
- "be good fortune. He will fall into no error. If he make speeches, "
- "his words cannot be made good. "
- " "
- "1. The first line, divided, shows its subject with bare buttocks "
- "straitened under the stump of a tree. He enters a dark valley, and "
- "for three years has no prospect (of deliverance). "
- " "
- "2. The second line, undivided, shows its subject straitened amidst "
- "his wine and viands. There come to him anon the red knee-covers (of "
- "the ruler). It will be well for him (to maintain his sincerity as) in "
- "sacrificing. Active operations (on his part) will lead to evil, but "
- "he will be free from blame. "
- " "
- "3. The third line, divided, shows its subject straitened before a "
- "(frowning) rock. He lays hold of thorns. He enters his palace, and "
- "does not see his wife. There will be evil. "
- " "
- "4. The fourth line, undivided, shows its subject proceeding very "
- "slowly (to help the subject of the first line), who is straitened by "
- "the carriage adorned with metal in front of him. There will be "
- "occasion for regret, but the end will be good. "
- " "
- "5. The fifth line, undivided, shows its subject with his nose and "
- "feet cut off. He is straitened by (his ministers in their) scarlet "
- "aprons. He is leisurely in his movements, however, and is satisfied. "
- "It will be well for him to be (as sincere) as in sacrificing (to "
- "spiritual beings). "
- " "
- "6. The sixth line, divided, shows its subject straitened, as if bound "
- "with creepers; or in a high and dangerous position, and saying (to "
- "himself), If I move, I shall repent it. If he do repent of former "
- "errors, there will be good fortune in his going forward. "
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- " The water has completely drained from the lake, leaving it empty and"
- " incapable of anything. When external forces and conditions make it"
- " impossible for a fperson to carry out successful actions, nothing can be"
- " achieved. The wise person looks inwards, remaining true to his own"
- " self in such difficult times."
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