Gen means the concept of "stopping" holds a deeper meaning of reaching one's final destination. Isn't it fascinating how a seemingly simple term can have such a profound interpretation? 🧐
Cherish the journey towards your goals; every step brings you closer to your destiny. ✨ But, what is YOUR interpretation of the term "stopping" in this context?
What is this about?
This Gua describes how an officer should give proper advice to the king. It tells the art of politics.
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52.0 艮其背，不獲其身。行其庭不見其人。无咎
Stopping a person at his back cannot effectively halt the body's motion. It is like walking into a courtyard without being noticed. There will be no blame. While everyone needs competent advice, it should be offered directly to the person and not spoken behind their back. First, you must get the attention of the person you wish to advise.
52.1 初六艮其趾。无咎。利永貞
Yin on Line 1: Stop at the toes. There will be no mistake. It is advantageous to be firm. Offer your advice before a person acts. Warn your friend/partner to think before they leap.
52.2 六二艮其腓。不拯其隨。其心不快
Yin on Line 2: Stopping his calves while moving will displease him because you should follow him. You cannot stop what has already started. You will be blamed if you attempt to do this. Your relationship will be spoiled. Taking action at the proper time is most important.
52.3 九三艮其限。列其夤厲。熏心
Yang on Line 3: Stopping a person's forward movement at the loins will pull his muscles. It causes injury and pain. His heart will be infuriated. When something is in full force (for example, a relationship or a company restructuring), and you seek to bring it to an abrupt stop, it will cause harm. They will be angry.
52.4 六四艮其身。无咎
Yin on Line 4: Stopping the entire body without causing him to lose balance will not be a mistake. It will not prove problematic if the action/relationship can be stopped safely.
52.5 六五艮其輔。言有序。悔亡
Yin on Line 5: Stopping the jaws so that a person's speech is orderly will not cause remorse. Plan and organise your speech (or that of a friend/associate) before delivering it. Understand that words can be either constructive or destructive. Think before you speak. You do not want to regret what you say.
52.6 上九敦艮吉
Yang on Line 6: Nobility in stopping a person's wrongdoings will bring fortune. Act with integrity and honesty when advising a person to reconsider their intended actions. Be diplomatic.
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