Gua 44
Ancient Comments on the Image
Judgment
Moving Lines
1
Bound to a metal brake; steadfastness is auspicious. If there is somewhere to go, misfortune is seen; a lean pig truly paces back and forth.
3
The buttocks have no skin; the going is halting and awkward; peril, but no great blame.
5
Using wax gourd to wrap melons, containing brilliance; there is something falling from heaven.
Ancient Comments on the Moving Lines
5
Nine five containing brilliance is centered and correct. "There is something falling from heaven" means the will does not abandon its mandate.
Ancient Comments on the Judgment
Encounter is meeting; the yielding meets the firm. "Do not employ taking a woman" means she cannot be grown with. Heaven and Earth meet each other: all things are splendidly manifest. The firm meets the centered-correct: under heaven, there is great movement. The timing and fittingness of Encounter—how great indeed!