Gua 35
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— Fu Xi

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Advancement

— King Wen of Zhou

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Ancient Comments on the Image

— Duke of Zhou

Brightness emerges above the earth: advancement.
The exemplary person accordingly illuminates their own bright virtue.

Judgment

— King Wen of Zhou

Advancement: The Marquis of Kang is granted numerous horses; three receptions in a single day.

Moving Lines

— Duke of Zhou

1
Advancing as if, crushed as if; steadfastness is auspicious. No trust, yet with leeway, no blame.
2
Advancing as if, sorrowing as if; steadfastness is auspicious. Receives this distinguished blessing from the Royal Mother.
3
The multitude agrees; regret disappears.
4
Advancing like a mole-rat; steadfastness is perilous.
5
Regret disappears. Loss and gain—do not worry. To go is auspicious; nothing is unfavorable.
6
Advancing its horn, using it to attack a settlement; perilous yet auspicious, no blame; steadfastness is constriction.

Ancient Comments on the Moving Lines

— Confucius

1
Advancing as if, crushed as if: acting alone is correct. Leeway, no blame: the mandate has not yet been received.
2
Receiving this distinguished blessing is due to being centered and correct.
3
The intention of the multitude’s agreement: it moves upward.
4
The mole-rat’s steadfastness is perilous because the position is not fitting.
5
Loss and gain—do not worry; going brings celebration.
6
Using it to attack a settlement: the way is not yet radiant.

Ancient Comments on the Judgment

— Confucius

Advancement is advancing. Brightness emerges above the earth, following and clinging to the Great Brightness; the yielding advances and moves upward. Thus it is that the Marquis of Kang is granted numerous horses, received three times in a single day.

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