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L'ouverture et l'accessibilité apportent le succès. Accueillez les autres avec sincérité et un leadership attentif. Saisissez les opportunités avec confiance tout en reconnaissant la nature temporaire de l'influence.
↓ Line 3
La complaisance peut mener à la stagnation. La conscience et la réflexion peuvent prévenir le blâme.
↓ Line 4
Une approche complète et sincère mène au succès sans reproche.
↓ Grande Puissance34
Exploitez la force intérieure avec sagesse ; le véritable pouvoir vient de la patience et de la compréhension, pas de la force.
19 Approche
Other titles: The Symbol of Advance and Arrival, Nearing, Overseeing, Condescension, Getting Ahead, Promotion, Conduct, Drawing Near, Becoming Great, The Forest, Advance, Advancing, "Two people advancing together; or a good influence which hasn't been seen or felt for some time, is approaching." -- D.F. Hook
Judgment
Legge: Approach means successful progress through firm correctness. In the eighth month there will be evil.
Wilhelm/Baynes : Approach has supreme success. Perseverance furthers. When the eighth month comes, there will be misfortune.
Blofeld:Approach.Sublime success! Righteous persistence brings reward. However, when the eighth month is reached, misfortune will befall. [The eighth moon of the lunar calendar corresponds approximately to September.]
Liu: Approach. Great Success. It is of benefit to continue. When the eighth month arrives, then there will be misfortune.
Ritsema/Karcher: Nearing, Spring Growing Harvesting Trial. Culminating tending-towards the eighth moon: possessing a pitfall. [This hexagram describes your situation in terms of approaching and being approached. It emphasizes that acting without immediately expecting to attain what you desire is the adequate way to handle it...]
Shaughnessy: The Forest: Prime receipt; beneficial to determine; arriving at the eighth month there is inauspiciousness.
Cleary (1):Overseeing is creative and developmental, beneficial if correct. In the eighth month there is misfortune.
Cleary (2):Overseeing is very successful, beneficial if correct. If you go on until the eighth month, there will be misfortune. [If you ride on the momentum of the time and do not know to turn back, at a certain point deterioration will inevitably set in, after flourishing has reached its climax, and there will surely be misfortune.]
Wu:Condescension is great, pervasive, and persevering, etc. [Condescension as used in several judgments has two meanings: to condescend (or to look down from a higher position) and to press forward with authority.]
Hua-Ching Ni: Advance. It is beneficial to go forward with a positive attitude, but be mindful of the cyclical nature of things.
The Image
Legge: The earth over a marsh -- the image of Approach. The superior man is inexhaustible in his instruction and unflagging in his nourishing support of the people.
Wilhelm/Baynes: The earth above the lake: the image of Approach. Thus the superior man is inexhaustible in his will to teach, and without limits in his tolerance and protection of the people.
Blofeld: This hexagram symbolizes land rising above a marsh. The Superior Man's teaching and his affection for his juniors are inexhaustible. Nothing hinders him in his care for the people. [The lower component trigram suggests the nourishment which the Superior Man gives joyfully to others. The upper trigram symbolizes the great bulk of those who benefit.]
Liu: The earth above the lake symbolizes Approach. The superior man's will for instruction has no limit. He is boundless in his support and protection of the people.
Ritsema/Karcher: Above marsh possessing earth. Nearing. A chun tzu uses teaching to ponder without exhausting. [A chun tzu uses] tolerating to protect the commoners without delimiting.
Cleary (1): Above the lake there is earth, overseeing. Superior people use
inexhaustibility of education and thought to embrace and protect the people without bound.
Wu: There is ground above the marsh; this is Condescension. Thus the jun zi realizes that there is no limit to the ideas of education and there is no boundary in the protection of people.
COMMENTARY
Confucius/Legge: In Approach we see the dynamic lines gradually increasing and advancing. The lower trigram is the symbol of Being Pleased, and the upper of Being Compliant. The strong line is in the central position, and is properly responded to. It is the way of heaven to bring progress and success through firm correctness, however the advancing power will decay after no long time.
Legge: Approach suggests the approach of authority -- to inspect, to comfort or to rule. The figure shows two dynamic lines advancing on the four magnetic lines above them. Their action will be powerful and successful, but it must be governed by rectitude and a caution that understands the nature of continuous change.
NOTES AND PARAPHRASES
Judgment: Two steps forward are followed by one step backward.
The Superior Man remains true to the Work regardless of fluctuations within the psyche.
The meaning of Approach is derived from the two dynamic lines advancing from below to encounter the magnetic lines above. These two are firm allies, and the action of the superior man in the Image suggests that their ascent is one of benevolent regard for the welfare of their subordinates -- only the third line need change for the hexagram to become number eleven, Harmony. We are reminded of the proper relationship between the ego and the Self -- when they advance together, the magnetic forces in the rest of the psyche are eventually transformed.
This hexagram recognizes the inevitably slow progress of the Work (" Rome wasn't built in a day"), and that advances are always followed by retreats. The point is that if one maintains the will to advance, one can be confident that the Work is advancing, regardless of appearances.
(Confucius) tried his best, but the issue he left to Ming. Ming is often translated as Fate, Destiny or Decree. To Confucius, it meant the Decree of Heaven or Will of Heaven ... Thus to know Ming means to acknowledge the inevitability of the world as it exists, and so to disregard one's external success or failure. If we can act in this way, we can, in a sense, never fail. For if we do our duty that duty through our very act is morally done, regardless of the external success or failure of our action. Fung Yu-Lan -- A Short History of Chinese Philosophy
Without changing lines, the hexagram suggests a progressive advance in the matter at hand. Nature being what it is however, no advance can be sustained indefinitely and an eventual regression can be expected. (This observation is such a truism that we must assume it is more than usually applicable to the current situation.)
Line 3
Legge: The third line, magnetic, shows one well pleased indeed to advance, but whose action will be in no way advantageous. If she becomes anxious about it however, there will be no error.
Wilhelm/Baynes: Comfortable approach. Nothing that would further. If one is induced to grieve over it, one becomes free of blame.
Blofeld: A willing approach, but there is nowhere towards which it would be advantageous to set out. Feeling regret on that account involves no error.
Liu: Cheerful approach does not benefit further. If one fears regret, no blame.
Ritsema/Karcher: Sweetness Nearing. Without direction: Harvesting. Already grieving-over it: Without fault.
Shaughnessy: Sweet forest; there is no place beneficial; having been saddened by it, there is no trouble.
Cleary (1): Presumptuous overseeing is of no benefit. If one is troubled over this, there is no blame.
Cleary (2): … but if you trouble over it, there will be no blame.
Wu: Condescending for flaunting purposes has nothing to gain. If he is concerned of his behavior, he will make no error.
Hua-Ching Ni: Easy advancement. If one abuses one’s position, there will be trouble in the long run. If this tendency is corrected immediately, there will be no blame.
COMMENTARY
Confucius/Legge: She shows herself well pleased to advance, but her position is not that appropriate to her. If she become anxious about it her error will not be continued. Wilhelm/Baynes: The place is not the appropriate one. A fault that induces grief no longer exists. Blofeld: The foregoing is indicated by the unsuitable position of this line. However, if we grieve for it, we shall not be involved in error for long. [At present, there is no goal or destination towards which it would be profitable to move; however, if we sincerely regret this, it will not be long before we emerge from the rut.] Ritsema/Karcher: Situation not appropriate indeed. Fault not long-living indeed. Cleary (2): Once you trouble over it, blame will not last long. Wu: He is out of place. His error will be temporary.
Legge: Line three is magnetic, neither central nor in her correct position, and therefore her action will not be advantageous. Being at the top of the lower trigram of Pleased Satisfaction, she is well pleased to advance. Anxious reflection will save her from error.
NOTES AND PARAPHRASES
Siu: The man gains power, influence, and comfort. There is danger of relation and carelessness in dealing with others. But if he becomes apprehensive about his actions, he will not continue in his error and will avoid troubles.
Wing: An easy Promotion is possible now. This might lead to a careless attitude on your part. There is danger in such overconfidence. If you are quick to recognize the need for continuous caution, however, you can avoid mistakes that would otherwise harm you.
Editor: The image depicts a case in which one’s powers are not equal to the challenge. Ritsema/Karcher translate Without direction: Harvesting as: “No plan or direction is advantageous; in order to take advantage of the situation, do not impose a direction on events.” That is, success demands that you refrain from action or drop the subject of inquiry. Their rendition of: Grieving-over it means: “Sorrow, melancholy; mourn; anxious, careworn; hidden sorrow…heart-sick and anxious.” One can receive this line under conditions of deep grief, wherein (as in any line of the I Ching), extremely subtle insights often transcend an exact paraphrase.
Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. Psalms 127: 1
A. Whether simplistic, overconfident, or just naive, your assumptions in the matter at hand are incorrect. Do not act on them.
B. Desire for something to be true doesn't make it true. Correct your viewpoint. If sorrow is involved, accept it as your teacher.
C. Unwarranted overconfidence. Nothing can be done now.
D. There are no free rides -- wake up and serve the Work.
Line 4
Legge: The fourth line, magnetic, shows one advancing in the highest mode.
There will be no error.
Wilhelm/Baynes: Complete approach. No blame.
Blofeld: A perfect approach -- no error!
Liu: Complete approach brings no blame.
Ritsema/Karcher: Culmination Nearing. Without fault.
Shaughnessy: Arriving at the forest; there is no trouble.
Cleary (1): Consummate overseeing is blameless. [Being weak yet preserving rectitude, refining oneself and mastering the mind, thereby awaiting the newborn positive energy, is called consummate overseeing. Watching over the quintessential, when the great medicine appears one naturally does not make the mistake of missing it.]
Cleary (2): Consummate overseeing is impeccable. [In Buddhist terms, this represents using correct concentration corresponding to correct insight.]
Wu: Condescending at the right place is without blame.
Hua-Ching Ni: Correct advancement. No fault.
COMMENTARY
Confucius/Legge: This is due to the various appropriateness of the position. Wilhelm/Baynes: For the place is the appropriate one. Blofeld: This is indicated by the suitable position of this line. Ritsema/Karcher: Situation appropriate indeed. Cleary (2): In the right place. Wu: His position is proper.
Legge: Line four, though magnetic, is in her proper place and has for her correlate the dynamic first line. Hence her advance is in the highest style.
NOTES AND PARAPHRASES
Siu: The man advances to a high place because of the appropriateness of his ideas and behavior and the open-mindedness of a person of high rank who draws men of competence into service.
Wing: Your Promotion is well executed. Regardless of any difficulties you may encounter in assuming your new position, your behavior is so appropriate that you can continue successfully on your way.
Editor: The image suggests that the conscious attitude is in accordance with the aims and goals of the Work. Depending on the context of your query, some kind of fruition is indicated: something is concluding as fated or willed.
But, O my friend, if this be true, there is great reason to hope that, going whither I go, when I have come to the end of my journey, I shall attain that which has been the pursuit of my life. And therefore I go on my way rejoicing, and not I only, but every other man who believes that his mind has been made ready and that he is in a manner purified. Plato -- Phaedo
A. The Work is progressing as it should. It's all coming together now.
34 Grande Puissance
Autres titres : La Puissance du Grand, Le Symbole de la Grande Vigueur, Personnes de Grande Autorité, Grande Force, Grand Revigorant, Grande Maturité, Force Accumulée, La Force des Puissants, Pouvoir Juste, Force Excessive
Jugement
Legge :Grande Puissance nécessite une fermeté correcte.
Wilhelm/Baynes :La Puissance du Grand. La persévérance est bénéfique.
Blofeld : La Puissance du Grand. La persistance dans une voie juste apporte des récompenses. [Ce hexagramme avec un groupe solide de lignes fermes surmonté par un petit nombre de lignes cédantes signifie évidemment la force -- dans ce cas, le pouvoir de réussir malgré les difficultés. Une grande partie de ce qui suit concerne les chèvres -- un symbole probablement suggéré par la forme du hexagramme, à savoir un corps solide distingué par une paire de cornes -- les lignes cédantes au sommet.]
Liu : Grande Puissance. Il est bénéfique de continuer.
Ritsema/Karcher : Grand Revigorant, Récolte d'Épreuve. [Ce hexagramme décrit votre situation en termes de la puissance revigorante d'une idée créative centrale. Il souligne que l'animation de tout ce qui vous entoure par cette motivation directrice est la manière adéquate de la gérer. Pour être en accord avec le temps, on vous dit de revigorer par le grand !]
Shaughnessy : Grande Maturité : Bénéfique de déterminer.
Cleary(1) :Grande puissance est bénéfique lorsqu'elle est correcte.
Wu : Grande Force indique qu'il est avantageux d'être persévérant.
L'Image
Legge : L'image du tonnerre sur le ciel forme le hexagramme de Grande Puissance. L'homme supérieur, en accord avec cela, ne fait pas un pas qui ne soit pas conforme à la bienséance.
Wilhelm/Baynes : Tonnerre dans le ciel au-dessus : L'image de La Puissance du Grand. Ainsi l'homme supérieur ne marche pas sur des chemins qui ne sont pas conformes à l'ordre établi.
Blofeld : Ce hexagramme symbolise le tonnerre dans le ciel. L'Homme Supérieur ne fait jamais un pas impliquant l'impropriété. [Note : La combinaison des trigrammes signifiant tonnerre et ciel suggère quelque chose de la qualité impressionnante du véritable grand.]
Liu : Le tonnerre dans le ciel au-dessus symbolise Grande Puissance. La conduite de l'homme supérieur ne s'oppose pas aux règles.
Ritsema/Karcher : Tonnerre situé au-dessus du ciel. Grand Revigorant. Un chun tzu n'utilise aucun code, ne marche nulle part.
Cleary (1) : Le tonnerre est dans le ciel, avec grande puissance. Ainsi les personnes supérieures s'abstiennent de ce qui est impropre.
Cleary (2) : … Les personnes développées ne font pas ce qui est impropre.
Wu : Il y a du tonnerre au-dessus du ciel ; c'est Grande Force. Ainsi le jun zi ne pratique pas ce qui n'est pas correct.
COMMENTAIRE
Confucius/Legge : Dans Grande Puissance nous voyons ce qui est grand devenir fort. Le trigramme de la Force dirige le trigramme du Mouvement, et donc l'ensemble exprime la vigueur. Mais ce qui est grand nécessite une fermeté correcte. Les attributs du ciel et de la terre sont affichés lorsque la fermeté et la correction atteignent leur état idéal.
Legge : Parce que les lignes dynamiques prédominent dans Grande Puissance, la figure suggère un état dans lequel il y a une abondance de force et de vigueur. La force seule suffit-elle pour la conduite des affaires ? Bien sûr que non ! La force doit toujours être subordonnée à l'idée de droit, et exercée uniquement en harmonie avec elle.
Le trigramme inférieur symbolise la Force, le supérieur symbolise le Mouvement. Dans le commentaire confucéen, "ce qui est grand” désigne le groupe de quatre lignes dynamiques qui nous frappe en regardant la figure, et aussi les hommes supérieurs en positions de pouvoir, dont ceux-ci sont les représentants. Que les attributs du ciel et de la terre soient affichés signifie que le pouvoir des hommes devrait être un reflet de la grande puissance que nous voyons travailler impartialement dans la nature.
Ch'eng-tzu dit sur l'Image : "Le tonnerre roulant dans le ciel et faisant trembler toutes choses est le symbole de Grande Puissance." En rapportant son application à l'homme, il cite un beau dicton de l'antiquité : "L'homme fort est celui qui se surmonte lui-même."
NOTES ET PARAPHRASES
Jugement : Contrôlez-vous.
L'Homme Supérieur ne fait rien qui ne soit pas en accord avec les principes du Travail.
Wilhelm et Blofeld traduisent ce hexagramme par La Puissance du Grand., mais je préfère la version de Liu de Grande Puissance, car elle a une connotation plus neutre. La Puissance du Grand évoque la puissance des rois et des empereurs, et implique un pouvoir "supérieur" exercé à sa propre discrétion. Il est trop facile de mal interpréter ce hexagramme comme une injonction claire à prendre des mesures unilatérales. Cela est rarement le cas -- le hexagramme dépeint une charge d'énergie latente qui doit être correctement gérée.
La figure est généralement comparée à l'image d'un bélier ou d'une chèvre -- les quatre lignes dynamiques inférieures étant le corps, et les deux lignes magnétiques supérieures représentant les cornes. Puisque ce hexagramme est la figure précédente de Retraite renversée, on peut imaginer les deux ensemble comme une personne se retirant à travers un pâturage poursuivie par une bête en charge. Le bélier/chèvre est mentionné dans quatre des six lignes du hexagramme. C'est certainementGrande Puissance, mais sous une forme si brute qu'elle ne peut être véritablement appelée La Puissance du Grand.
Vraiment Grande Puissance, comme le Jugement nous le dit, est dérivée de notre volonté de restreindre nos émotions, instincts et appétits. Notez que les lignes deux et quatre sont les lignes les plus positivement puissantes du hexagramme et que toutes deux impliquent la retenue de la puissance comme la manière appropriée d'atteindre ses objectifs. Sans lignes changeantes, le hexagramme se réfère parfois à des provocations dans lesquelles on est "légitimement” tenté à une démonstration auto-justifiée de "puissance.” Rappelez-vous que les ego-trips des autres ne vous concernent pas : l'homme supérieur ne répond pas à eux autrement que par une réserve digne. Considérez cela comme un test et soyez joyeux si vous le réussissez !
Tout ce qui se trouve dans la littérature ultérieure semble indiquer que ces écoles méditatives exigeaient une forte discipline et une adhésion fidèle à un régime strict. Les écoles étaient extrêmement exigeantes, et n'étaient ouvertes qu'à ceux prêts à se dévouer totalement. Avant même d'être admis dans l'une de ces anciennes écoles méditatives, une personne devait être non seulement spirituellement avancée mais en contrôle complet de toutes ses émotions et sentiments. Au-delà de cela, les disciplines de la Torah et des commandements étaient centrales pour ces écoles, et ces disciplines nécessitaient un degré de maîtrise de soi auquel tout le monde ne pouvait aspirer. Aryeh Kaplan -- Méditation Juive