Contemporary Interpretation
Crystal clear intention,
brightly glowing thought
I, I,
All I.
At the beginning:
Crystal clear intention,
Brightly glowing
Thought,
Ready
To enter
the river [of life].
Follow the Path of the Dao: A Western Approximation
The Hexagram's Inner Trigrams
Upper Trigram: Qian, Heaven
2nd Core Character: Qian, Heaven
1st Core Character: Qian, Heaven
Lower Trigram: Qian, Heaven
The Hexagram's Inner Trigrams in the Context of Yin and Yang
Changes and Impulses
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The creative (01) is strong.
The image
The movement of heaven is powerful. Thus the superior man makes himself strong and tireless.
The judgement
The creative works sublime success, furthering through perseverance.Full text of Richard Wilhelm's 1924 translation by Cary F. Baynes
- Hexagram 64 → hexagram 1 → hexagram 2
- HT8 (The Inner Treasures of the Palace)
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