Gua 54
Ancient Comments on the Image
Judgment
Moving Lines
5
Emperor Yi marries off a younger sister; the sleeves of the lord are not as fine as those of the attendant bride; moon almost full, auspicious.
Ancient Comments on the Moving Lines
1
Marrying in as a secondary bride—this is by way of constancy. The lame being able to tread is auspicious—this is mutual support.
5
Emperor Yi marries off a younger sister—the sleeves are not as fine as those of the attendant. The position is in the center, so it proceeds by nobility.
Ancient Comments on the Judgment
Marrying In is the great fittingness of Heaven and Earth. If Heaven and Earth do not join, the myriad things do not arise; marrying in is the end and beginning of humans. To move by delight—this is what it is to marry in. Advancing is ominous because the position is not fitting. There is no benefit because the yielding rides the firm.