Gua 7
Ancient Comments on the Image
Judgment
Moving Lines
2
Being in the midst of the militia is auspicious, no blame; the king three times bestows a command.
5
In the hunting field there is game; it is advantageous to assert words, no blame. The eldest son leads the militia; the younger sons carry corpses in carriages; steadfastness is ominous.
Ancient Comments on the Moving Lines
2
Being in the midst of the militia is auspicious: it is receiving Heaven's favor. The king three times bestowing the command: it is embracing myriad states.
5
The eldest son leads the militia; this is acting with centrality. The younger sons carry corpses in carriages; this is an inappropriate appointment.
Ancient Comments on the Judgment
The militia is the multitude. Steadfastness is correctness. Being able to make the multitude upright, one can be king. Firm in the center and responding; moving through danger yet according. By this afflicting the world, the people follow—it is auspicious; how then could there be blame?