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Modestie15
Adoptez l'humilité et l'équilibre ; laissez la modestie guider vos actions pour un progrès harmonieux.
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La véritable modestie n'est pas autoconsciente. Elle permet d'entreprendre de grandes tâches avec confiance et succès.
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Lorsque la modestie s'exprime naturellement, elle conduit à des résultats positifs et à un succès durable.
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La modestie dans l'action est toujours bénéfique et conduit au progrès.
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Évitez d'exhiber vos ressources. Utilisez-les plutôt de manière judicieuse et affirmée pour atteindre vos objectifs.
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Franchissez les obstacles avec détermination et clarté. Confrontez la négativité ouvertement tout en
15 Modestie
Other titles: Modesty, The Symbol of Humility, Moderation, Humbling, Respectful/Humble, Yielding/Retiring. 1. Obtaining this hexagram implies that modesty is needed in our attitude, meaning, to allow ourself to be led without resistance. – C.K. Anthony. 2. A Humble or modest person is thought of as having an “empty or unoccupied” mind, meaning a mind without prejudice. – Chung Wu. 3. Only superior people who practice Tao know where to stop, disregard what they have and appear to have nothing. – T. Cleary.
Judgment
Legge:Temperance indicates successful progress. Temperancebrings a good issue to the superior man's undertakings.
Wilhelm/Baynes: Modesty creates success. The superior man carries things through.
Blofeld:Modesty brings success. The Superior Man is able to carry affairs through to completion.
Liu: Modesty: success. The superior man can continue to work to the end.
Ritsema/Karcher: Humbling, Growing. A chun tzu possesses completing. [This hexagram describes your situation in terms of the necessity to cut through pride and complication. It emphasizes that keeping your words unpretentious is the adequate way to handle it...]
Shaughnessy: Modesty: Receipt; the gentleman has an end.
Cleary (1):Humility is developmental. The superior person has a conclusion.
Cleary (2):Humility gets through. A leader has a conclusion.
Wu:Humility is pervasive. The jun zi will have grace in death.
The Image
Legge: A mountain hidden within the earth -- the image of Temperance. The superior man, in accordance with this, diminishes his excesses to augment his insufficiencies, thus creating a just balance.
Wilhelm/Baynes: Within the earth, a mountain: the image of Modesty. Thus the superior man reduces that which is too much, and augments that which is too little. He weighs things and makes them equal.
Blofeld: This hexagram symbolizes a mountain in the centre of the earth. The Superior Man takes from where there is too much in order to augment what is too little. He weighs things and apportions them fairly. [The component trigrams symbolize a mountain surrounded by flat earth, thus suggesting too much in one place and too little in others.]
Liu: The mountain within the earth symbolizes modesty. The superior man reduces the excess and increases the lacking; he weighs and then equalizes all things.
Ritsema/Karcher: Earth center possessing mountain. Humbling. A chun tzu uses reducing the numerous to augment the few. A chun tzu uses evaluating beings to even spreading-out.
Cleary (1): There are mountains in the earth; modesty. Thus does the superior person decrease the abundant and add to the scarce, assessing things and dealing impartially.
Cleary (2): … Leaders assess people and give impartially, by taking from the abundant and adding to the scarce.
Wu: There is a mountain inside earth; this is Humility. Thus the jun zi takes excess from the more to enrich the less and measures goods to ensure fair distribution. [To prepare oneself to accept what is fair among all his fellow men is the essence of humility.]
COMMENTARY
Confucius/Legge: It is the way of heaven to dispense its blessings downwards, and the way of earth to radiate its influence upwards. Both heaven and earth diminish the full to augment the lowly. Spiritual beings inflict calamity on the proud and bless the meek, and men resent ostentation and love temperance. Temperanceenlightens an honorable office, and neither will men ignore it in lowly positions. Thus does the superior man attain his ends. [Emphasis editor's -- Ritsema/Karcher translate "spiritual beings" [Kuei Shen] as: "The whole range of imaginal beings both inside and outside the individual; spiritual powers, gods, demons, ghosts, powers, fetishes.”]
Legge: An essay on temperance rightly follows that on abundant possessions. The third line, dynamic among five magnetic lines, in the topmost place of the trigram of Keeping Still, is the ruler of the hexagram. He is the representative of Temperance -- strong, but self-effacing. The idea is that temperance is the way to permanent success.
The Confucian commentary deals generally with the subject of temperance, showing how it is valued by heaven and earth, by spirits and by men. The descent of the heavenly influences, and the low position of the earth are both symbolic of temperance. The heavenly influences are seen in the daily fluctuations of the sun and moon, and the fertility of the earth correspondingly waxes and wanes with the seasons.
The Daily Lecture says:"The five yin lines above and below symbolize the earth; the one yang line in the center is the mountain in the midst of the earth. The many yin lines represent men's desires; the one yang line represents the heavenly principle. The superior man, looking at this symbolism, diminishes the multitude of human desires within him, and increases the single shoot of the heavenly principle; so does he become grandly just, and can deal with all things evenly according to the nature of each. In whatever circumstances or place he is, he will do what is right.”
NOTES AND PARAPHRASES
Judgment:Temperance means maintaining a dynamic/magnetic balance of forces to attain success.
The Superior Man maintains equilibrium in all that he does.
The most common translation of the title for this hexagram is Modesty, but I have chosen Temperance as a title more expressive of the ideas in the Image and Confucian commentary. The words “modesty” and “humility” often carry a connotation of weakness in western usage, and “temperance,” meaning to temper or regulate, is more expressive of the dynamic strength of will required to restrain and modulate the drive to dominate every situation.
The Image shows a mountain hidden beneath the earth--the quiet, invincible power of sheer will is hidden from view, yet it influences everything. Who observing such a level surface would know that the bulk of Mt. Everest was buried beneath it? Temperance means that one's power is hidden, that the fluctuations of heaven and earth are kept in such dynamic/magnetic balance as to be invisible to ordinary vision. The temperate person is strong enough to bear the weight of the world when that is necessary for the Work.
Marcus Aurelius, the Stoic Roman Emperor, was arguably the most powerful man of his time, yet his temperance and modesty showed him to fulfill the ideal of the superior man. Only the truly strong can be truly modest.
And let this truth be present to thee in the excitement of anger, that to be moved by passion is not manly, but that mildness and gentleness, as they are more agreeable to human nature, so also are they more manly; and he who possesses these qualities possesses strength, nerves and courage, and not the man who is subject to fits of passion and discontent. For in the same degree in which a man's mind is nearer to freedom from all passion, in the same degree also is it nearer to strength. Marcus Aurelius
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Legge: The first line, magnetic, shows us the superior man who adds temperance to his temperance. Even the great stream may be crossed with this, and there will be good fortune.
Wilhelm/Baynes: A superior man modest about his modesty may cross the great water. Good fortune.
Blofeld: The Superior Man, ever modest and retiring, fords the great river -- good fortune! [Any journey undertaken at this time will bring good fortune.]
Liu: The superior man is modest in his modesty. It is favorable to cross the great water. Good fortune.
Ritsema/Karcher: Humbling, Humbling: chun tzu. Availing-of wading the Great River. Significant.
Shaughnessy: So modest is the gentleman; herewith ford the great river; auspicious.
Cleary (1): Humble about humility, the superior person thereby crosses great rivers. This is auspicious.
Cleary (2): Extreme humility. It is fortunate if leaders use this to cross great rivers.
Wu: Being humble about his humility, the jun zi can make use of this virtue to cross the big river. It will be auspicious.
COMMENTARY
Confucius/Legge: The superior man who adds temperance to his temperance is one who nourishes his virtue in lowliness. Wilhelm/Baynes: The superior man is lowly in order to guard himself well. Blofeld: He shows humility in disciplining himself. Ritsema/Karcher: Lowliness uses originating-from herding indeed. Cleary (2): In extreme humility, leaders manage themselves with lowliness. Wu: The jun zi uses humility for self-discipline.
Legge: A magnetic line at the lowest place in the figure is the fitting symbol of the superior man adding temperance to his temperance. The phrase "nourishes his virtue” in the Confucian commentary is literally: "pastures himself.” He is all temperance -- that is what makes him who he is.
NOTES AND PARAPHRASES
Siu: At the outset, the man retains his humility and does not press any claims. As a result he is free from challenges and does not encounter resistance. Difficult enterprises can be undertaken successfully.
Wing: If you can carry out your proposed endeavor quietly, competently, and thoroughly, without obvious announcements of your intentions, you can achieve even significant aims. With a modest and disciplined attitude, you do not create resistance or invite challenge.
Editor: Wilhelm translates the Confucian commentary in terms of lowliness as a technique of self-protection. Blofeld renders it as showing humility in one's self-discipline. Ritsema/Karcher render the verb MU, Herd, as: “tend cattle; watch over, superintend; ruler, teacher;” which recalls Legge's rendering of: "pastures himself.” The idea is to use the discipline of will to keep oneself under control. The line is conceptually a kind of "shadow” to line one of the following hexagram of Enthusiasm, which see. Sometimes it can have the meaning of "reserve” or "reservations,” as in "taking something with a grain of salt.”
The signs of one who is making progress are these: he censures no man, he praises no man, he blames no man, he accuses no man, he says nothing about himself as if he were somebody or knew something: when he is impeded at all or hindered, he blames himself ... he removes all desire from himself, and transfers aversion only to those things within his power which are contrary to nature: he employs a moderate movement towards every thing: whether he is considered foolish or ignorant, he cares not: and in a word he watches himself as if he were an enemy and lying in ambush. Epictetus
A. If you can maintain perspective, an advance is warranted.
B. A double portion of temperance: preserve your reserve, or your reservations about the matter at hand.
C. The ego undertakes responsibility for the Work with the full awareness that it is only the instrument of a higher intelligence within the psyche. This requires a servant's sense of reserve.
Line 2
Legge: The second line, magnetic, shows us temperance that has made itself recognized. With firm correctness there will be good fortune.
Wilhelm/Baynes: Modesty that comes to expression. Perseverance brings good fortune.
Blofeld: Modestly crows the cock. Righteous persistence brings good fortune.
Liu: Modesty is expressed. Continuing brings good fortune.
Shaughnessy: Calling modesty; determination is auspicious.
Cleary (1): Expressing humility is upright and good.
Cleary (2): Expressing humility is good if correct.
Wu: The subject rolls about humility. With perseverance there will be auspiciousness.
COMMENTARY
Confucius/Legge: She has the virtue in the core of her heart. Wilhelm/ Baynes: He has it in the depths of his heart. Blofeld: The cry reaches the depths of our hearts. Ritsema/Karcher: Centering the heart acquiring indeed. Cleary (2): Good if correct in the sense of attainment of the heart. Wu: Because it comes from the heart.
Legge: Line two is magnetic, central, and in her proper place. She represents temperance that has "crowed” -- that is, has proclaimed itself.
NOTES AND PARAPHRASES
Siu: Modesty is at the core of the man's being and reveals itself in his outward behavior.
Wing: By maintaining a careful inner Moderation, your outward actions gain influence and weight. You will now be entrusted with responsibilities. A thoroughness in your actions brings good fortune.
Editor: Temperance that "crows” seems to be a contradiction in terms; nevertheless, the image suggests the expression of temperance in one's behavior. A certain sacrifice of autonomy is implied.
The greater you are, the more you should behave humbly, and then you will find favor with the Lord. Ecclesiasticus 3: 19
A. Submit to the requirements of the time.
B. "Modesty is the best policy."
C. Show a little temperance in your behavior, or maintain your temperate attitude.
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Legge: The fourth line, magnetic, shows one whose action would be in every way advantageous, stirring up the more her temperance.
Wilhelm/Baynes: Nothing that would not further modesty in movement.
Blofeld: Everything will be propitious for those who cultivate modesty.
Liu: To act with modesty is beneficial toward everything.
Ritsema/Karcher: Without not Harvesting, demonstrating Humbling.
Shaughnessy: There is nothing not beneficial. False modesty.
Cleary (1): Beneficial to all, extending humility.
Cleary (2): Beneficial to all, the exercise of humility.
Wu: Promoting humility is nothing but advantageous.
COMMENTARY
Confucius/Legge: In doing this she does not act contrary to the proper rule. Wilhelm/Baynes: He does not overstep the rule. Blofeld: This involves no departure from what is right. Ritsema/Karcher: Not contradicting by-consequence indeed. Cleary (2): This is the way it is supposed to be. Wu: Because it violates no principle.
Legge: Line four is magnetic and in her proper place. She is sure to be successful and prosperous, but being so near the fifth-line ruler she should still use the greatest precaution. The "proper rule” is the rule proper for her in her circumstances so near the place of the ruler.
NOTES AND PARAPHRASES
Siu: The man maintains his modesty in the proper perspective. He does not avoid his responsibilities, abuse the ruler's confidence, or conceal the subordinate's merit.
Wing: Once the balance of true Moderation is reached, it must be continually maintained. This does not mean simply maintaining the form of Moderation, but continuing to cultivate equilibrium in your character and a sense of responsibility toward your society.
Editor: An unambiguous image of temperate action.
Modesty and humility are not signs of an inferiority complex. They are highly estimable, indeed admirable virtues and not complexes. They prove that their fortunate possessor is not a presumptuous fool but knows his limitations, and will therefore never stumble beyond the bounds of humanity, dazzled and intoxicated by his imagined greatness. Jung -- Depth Psychology and Self-Knowledge
A. Advance the Work through temperate, well-considered action, without exceeding your authority.
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Legge: The fifth line, magnetic, shows one who, without being rich, is able to employ her neighbors. She may advantageously use the force of arms. All her movements will be advantageous.
Wilhelm/Baynes: No boasting of wealth before one's neighbor. It is favorable to attack with force. Nothing that would not further.
Blofeld: In treating his neighbors, he is modest about his wealth. If he now attacks the rebels, everything will contribute to his success.
Liu: Do not show off your riches to your neighbor. It is beneficial to attack with force. It is favorable for everything.
Ritsema/Karcher: Not affluence: using one's neighbor. Harvesting: availing-of encroaching subjugating. Without not Harvesting.
Shaughnessy: Not wealthy together with his neighbors; beneficial herewith to invade and attack; there is nothing not beneficial.
Cleary (1): Not enriching oneself, one shares with the neighbors. It is beneficial to make an invasion, which will profit all.
Cleary (2): Not rich, employing the neighbors, it is beneficial in invasion and attack; all will profit.
Wu: He is capable of influencing his neighbors, despite his lack of wealth. It will be advantageous to take military actions. [Military actions are advantageous only if used to quell an insurrection, but certainly not to launch an aggression.]
COMMENTARY
Confucius/Legge: She may use the force of arms to correct those who do not submit. Wilhelm/Baynes: "It is favorable to attack with force” in order to chastise the disobedient. Blofeld: Such an attack is warranted if the purpose is to chastise those who do not submit to virtuous laws. [This is not an invitation to use force in any circumstances, but only if its use is directed at what is truly perverse or evil.] Ritsema/Karcher: Chastising, not submitting indeed. Cleary (2): In the sense of overcoming the unruly. Wu: Because they are taken against the insurrection.
Legge: Men honor temperance in itself, whether or not it has the power to command obedience and respect. Hence her neighbors follow the ruler in the fifth line, though she may not be very rich or powerful. Her temperance need not prevent her from asserting her rights, even by the force of arms. Any refusal to submit makes an appeal to force necessary. Even the best and most temperate ruler bears the sword, and must not bear it in vain.
NOTES AND PARAPHRASES
Siu: The man acts energetically with the use of arms, when necessary, in correcting those who do not submit. Even in severity, however, he retains a considerate demeanor, which attracts devoted followers.
Wing: Despite the mild balance that is reached in Moderation, it may be necessary to take forceful action to accomplish your aims. This should not be done with a boastful display of power but with firm, decisive, and objective action. There will be improvement in whatever you undertake.
Editor: Legge's translation differs from the others, stating that one obtains allies from a position of poverty or relative weakness. Wilhelm, Blofeld and Liu all warn about not touting one's wealth (advantage, strength) to one's neighbors -- using them as allies is not specifically mentioned. On the other hand, Ritsema/
Karcher say: "Not affluence: using one's neighbor...” Implicit is the idea that you are in a strong position and needn't belabor the point. The "force of arms” is the use of power, and here we have one able to exercise power through a possible alliance with others like herself (neighbors are peers). Psychologically, it suggests an ego able to discipline and unite most of its inner forces in the furtherance of the Work: one summons up an alliance of power to tame recalcitrant elements within the psyche. If this is the only changing line, the hexagram becomes #39, Obstruction (Impasse) the corresponding line of which portrays the arrival of “friends” (allies), thus reinforcing the concept of obtaining some kind of assistance in the matter at hand.
Only a unified personality can experience life, not that personality which is split up into partial aspects, that bundle of odds and ends which also calls itself "man." Jung --Psychology and Alchemy
A. Do what needs to be done without making a big deal out of it.
B. Image of a proper alliance of forces able to correct the situation without exceeding the mean. A temperate attitude is not inconsistent with the maintenance of strict discipline.
C. “The force of arms” = self-discipline. Pull yourself together to harmonize recalcitrant forces within the psyche.
43 Percée
Autres titres : Percée, Le Symbole de la Décision, Résolution, Détermination, Séparation, Élimination de la Corruption, Éradication
Jugement
Legge : Reconnaissant les risques liés à la poursuite pénale, la justice exige une preuve résolue de la culpabilité du coupable devant la cour royale. On informe sa propre ville que la force armée n'est pas nécessaire. De cette manière, le progrès est assuré.
Wilhelm/Baynes :Percée. Il faut résolument faire connaître l'affaire à la cour du roi. Cela doit être annoncé honnêtement. Danger. Il est nécessaire d'informer sa propre ville. Il ne sert à rien de recourir aux armes. Il est avantageux d'entreprendre quelque chose.
Blofeld :Résolution. Lorsqu'une proclamation est faite à la cour du roi, la franchise dans la révélation de l'état réel des choses est dangereuse. [Dans les affaires vitales, la franchise peut s'avérer dangereuse.] En faisant des annonces aux habitants de sa propre ville, il n'est pas approprié pour le dirigeant de porter des armes. [Il est préférable de faire confiance à notre propre peuple.] Il est favorable d'avoir un objectif (ou une destination).
Liu :Détermination. Quelqu'un est fier à la cour du roi, et le roi lui fait confiance. Si l'on expose la vérité, danger. Il faut le dire à son propre peuple. L'utilisation de la force n'est pas bénéfique. Il est bénéfique de faire autre chose. [Vous devez décider comment gérer une situation avant qu'elle n'atteigne un point dangereux, sinon les choses suivront leur propre cours et vous submergeront.]
Ritsema/Karcher :Séparation, affichant une tendance vers les chambres royales. Conformément, criant, possédant l'adversité. Notification provenant de la capitale. Ne pas récolter : approcher des armes. Récolter : posséder une direction. [Cet hexagramme décrit votre situation en termes de séparation et de directions divergentes. Il souligne que diviser résolument vos énergies est la manière adéquate de la gérer...]
Shaughnessy :Résolution : Élevé à la cour royale, retournant en criant ; il y a danger. Annonçant depuis le ciel ; il n'est pas bénéfique de réguler les belligérants ; il est bénéfique d'avoir un endroit où aller.
Cleary (1) :Séparation est louée à la cour royale. L'appel de la vérité implique un danger. En s'adressant à son propre domaine, il n'est pas bénéfique d'aller directement à la guerre, mais il est bénéfique d'aller quelque part. [La cour royale est le lieu de résidence du dirigeant de l'esprit, où le vrai et le faux sont distingués.]
Cleary (2) :Décision est soulevée à la cour royale. Une déclaration sincère implique un danger, etc.
Wu :Éradication indique une déclaration vaniteuse à la cour royale d'une part, et un appel concerté à la vigilance d'autre part. Il est essentiel de faire connaître le danger au peuple, mais de ne pas recourir à la force maintenant. Il est avantageux d'avoir des entreprises.
L'Image
Legge : L'image des eaux d'un marais montant au-dessus du ciel forme Résolution. L'homme supérieur, conformément à cela, ne thésaurise pas sa richesse, mais la partage avec ses subordonnés.
Wilhelm/Baynes : Le lac s'est élevé jusqu'au ciel : l'image de la Percée. Ainsi, l'homme supérieur dispense des richesses vers le bas et s'abstient de reposer sur sa vertu.
Blofeld : Cet hexagramme symbolise un lac marécageux aspiré vers le ciel. L'Homme Supérieur distribue ses émoluments à ceux d'en bas ; habitant dans la vertu, il les renonce.
Liu : Le lac monte au ciel, symbolisant la Détermination. L'homme supérieur distribue la richesse en dessous de lui, sans afficher ses faveurs.
Ritsema/Karcher : Au-dessus du marais par rapport au ciel.Séparation. Un chun tzu utilise l'expansion des bénéfices pour s'étendre vers le bas. Un chun tzu utilise la résidence dans l'actualisation du tao, par conséquent en restant à l'écart. [Actualiser-tao : Capacité à suivre le cours tracé par le processus en cours du cosmos... Lié à l'acquisition, TE : acquérir ce qui fait qu'un être est ce qu'il est censé être.]
Cleary (1) : L'humidité monte au ciel, qui s'en sépare. Ainsi, les personnes supérieures distribuent des bénédictions pour atteindre ceux d'en bas, tout en évitant la présomption de vertu. [Après que les gens se soient mêlés aux conditionnements temporels, la conscience discriminatoire prend en charge les affaires ; le vin et le sexe les distraient de la réalité, l'attrait de la richesse dérange leur nature, les émotions et les désirs jaillissent d'un coup, les pensées et les ruminations surgissent en un enchevêtrement, et le dirigeant de l'esprit est perdu dans la confusion. Parce que l'habitude devient une seconde nature sur une longue période, elle ne peut pas être supprimée brusquement. Il est nécessaire de travailler sur la question de manière sereine et équanime, selon le temps : Finalement, la discrimination cessera, et l'esprit originel reviendra ; l'esprit humain se sublimera et l'esprit du Tao sera complet – à nouveau vous verrez le soi originel.]
Cleary (2) : … S'ils présumaient de leur vertu, ils seraient ressentis.
Wu : Le marais monte au ciel ; c'est Éradication. Ainsi, le jun zi distribue ses émoluments à ceux d'en bas et répugne à monopoliser les vertus.
COMMENTAIRE
Confucius/Legge :Résolution est le symbole du déplacement ou de la suppression. Nous voyons les lignes dynamiques déplacer la ligne magnétique. La figure affiche les attributs de Force et de Joie. Il y a déplacement, mais l'harmonie continue. L'exposition de la culpabilité du criminel à la cour royale est montrée par la ligne magnétique montée sur cinq lignes dynamiques. La prise de conscience du danger et l'appel à la justice rendent la question claire. S'il a recours aux armes, ce qu'il préfère sera bientôt épuisé. Lorsque l'avance des lignes dynamiques sera complète, il y aura une fin au déplacement.
Legge :Résolution représente le troisième mois lorsque le dernier vestige de l'hiver, représenté par la sixième ligne, est sur le point de disparaître avant l'avance de l'été. La seule ligne yin en haut symbolise un homme inférieur, un prince féodal ou un haut ministre qui corrompt le gouvernement. Les cinq lignes yang en dessous sont les représentants du bon ordre. La leçon de l'hexagramme est comment éliminer la corruption du royaume. Celui qui voudrait faire cela doit le faire par la force de son caractère plus que par la force des armes. Ne jamais oublier la nature dangereuse de son entreprise, il doit dénoncer ouvertement le criminel à la cour et éveiller la sympathie générale à sa cause. Parmi ses propres adhérents ("Dans sa propre ville"), il doit empêcher toute tendance à recourir au conflit armé. En tant qu'homme d'État digne, il n'est pas motivé par des sentiments privés.
Hu Ping-wen dit : "Si un seul homme inférieur reste, il suffit pour rendre l'homme supérieur anxieux ; si un seul désir excessif reste dans l'esprit, cela suffit pour perturber l'harmonie des principes célestes. L'éradication dans les deux cas doit être complète, avant que le travail ne soit terminé."
NOTES ET PARAPHRASES
Jugement :Résolution implique un discernement astucieux de ce qui ne va pas et un rétablissement discret de l'ordre sans polariser la situation. Soyez clair dans votre propre stratégie, mais laissez le bon sens être votre guide quant à la quantité que vous devez divulguer aux autres. Évitez l'agression à tout prix.
L'Homme Supérieur maintient l'équilibre en distribuant son énergie équitablement – il lisse les choses.
Le quarante-troisième hexagramme est une image de l'éradication d'une force inférieure de la situation en cours : cinq lignes yang avancent résolument sur la seule ligne yin, qui est sur le point d'être expulsée de l'hexagramme en haut. C'est une image négative du vingt-troisième hexagramme, Désintégration, qui montre la situation opposée de cinq lignes yin inférieures sapant une ligne yang supérieure. Il est instructif de comparer le message presque identique pour l'homme supérieur dans les Images de chacune de ces figures. L'idée est de favoriser une distribution équitable de l'énergie dans la situation – Désintégration et la Résolution requise pour la rectifier sont des situations extrêmes nécessitant des mesures extrêmes. De telles extrêmes doivent toujours être neutralisées par un équilibre justement distribué des forces.
Ce n'est pas la préoccupation de la loi qu'une classe quelconque de la ville se porte exceptionnellement bien, mais elle s'efforce de réaliser cela pour toute la ville, harmonisant les citoyens par persuasion et contrainte, les faisant partager entre eux le bénéfice que chaque classe est capable d'apporter à la communauté. Et elle produit de tels hommes dans la ville non pas pour les laisser se tourner dans la direction que chacun veut, mais pour les utiliser pour lier la ville ensemble. Platon –La République
Comparez les nuances de signification dans chaque traduction du Jugement. Celle de Wilhelm est la plus radicale, conseillant une exposition directe (quoique dangereuse) de ce qui ne va pas. La plupart des autres impliquent une marge de manœuvre quant à ce qui doit être révélé. La diplomatie est l'art de savoir quand la divulgation complète empêche seulement la résolution du problème. Ritsema/Karcher font allusion à l'état d'esprit approprié requis pour gérer de telles situations : "[Un chun tzu utilise] résider dans l'actualisation du tao, par conséquent en restant à l'écart." Résider dans l'actualisation du tao, c'est vivre directement de son essence, et lorsque cela est associé à "rester à l'écart", nous obtenons une image de rectification silencieuse d'une situation sans révéler notre but ou notre stratégie.
Interprété psychologiquement, Résolution, comme Désintégration, dépeint une situation extrême qui doit d'abord être rectifiée, puis empêchée de se reproduire par le maintien d'un juste équilibre des pouvoirs qui est administré par l'ego sous la volonté du Soi.