Gua 25
Ancient Comments on the Image
Judgment
Moving Lines
2
Not plowing and harvesting, not clearing and cultivating; then it is beneficial to have a direction.
3
An uncontrived disaster; someone tied an ox; the traveler's gain, the townsperson's disaster.
Ancient Comments on the Moving Lines
Ancient Comments on the Judgment
Uncontrived: the firm comes from without and becomes master within. Moving yet strong, firmness centered and responding; great flourishing through correctness—this is the mandate of Heaven. If not upright, there is mishap; it is not beneficial to have a direction. The going of the uncontrived—where to? If Heaven's mandate does not protect, shall one proceed?