63. Chi Chi; After Completion Above; K'an the Abysmal water Below; Li the Clinging fire |
21st Century |
Comparisons |
| By a hair is all poised in peace. By a
thread it all hangs together. The move initiated, the new order in
place, mopping up proceeds. Yet it all can fall into disorder again because of a
breath, a window left open.
The expression to win the peace as well as the war is what is meant here. With the obstruction removed the times have changed. It is a rebirth, a renewal which can go sour through carelessness. There is a profound responsibility to our genes, our ancestors in the completion of great tasks. The experience of successful completion is of itself beneficial and inscribes the organism with the print of success. The steadfastly honest win the confidence of all who know them. They bring to bear on a situation the modesty and reliability which is the oil lubricating pleasant social intercourse. These are needed in the days after a big change, especially if the change was of your doing. Success brings responsibility. Remembering all things are fleeting reminds one of perspective. When in a position of authority a new venture, a new organization requires only the best ingredients. To corrupt it at the outset before even the natural corruptions set in is to doom it. Waste cannot be abided. The prosperity of all involved in the change depends on the accumulation of goodwill, resources and energy, and these being dispensed in proper measure to and for all. If this is not done the enterprise, despite earthly successes, will founder. Lingering in admiration of a hazard overcome, of a triumph, exposes one to the danger of vanity and wastes the effort which went into achieving the completion.
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Below are the comparative interpretations of a) Legge, b) Willhelm, c) Riefler, d) Crowley
a) (as a driver) who drags back his wheel, (or as a fox) which has wet his tail. There will be no error.
b) He brakes his wheels. He gets his tail in the water. No blame.
c) The man puts on the brakes. The fox wets his tail. No mistakes.
d) Maintain success; be history's lesson heeded!
a) a wife who has lost her (carriage) screen. There is no occasion to go in pursuit of it. In seven days she will find it.
b) The woman loses the curtain of her carriage. Do not run after it; On the seventh day you will get it.
c) The woman in the cottage has lost her window screen. Do not seek it. In seven days you will find it.
d) Alarmed, be not distracted or unsteady!
a) (the case of) Kƒo Chung who attacked the Demon region, but was three years in subduing it. Small men should not be employed (in such enterprises).
b) The Illustrious Ancestor Disciplines the Devil's Country. After three years he conquers it. Inferior people must not be employed.
c) Kau Tsung invaded hell's provinces and after three years subdued them. Smaller men should not involve themselves in such enterprises.
d) Put to each enterprise the full force needed!
a) with rags provided against any leak (in his boat), and on his guard all day long.
b) The finest clothes turn to rags. Be careful all day long.
c) The man carries a store of rags in case his boat leaks. He is constantly watchful.
d) To stop the first leak be vigilant and ready.
a) (as) the neighbour in the east whop slaughters an ox (for his sacrifice); but this is not equal to the (small) spring sacrifice of the neighbour in the west, whose sincerity receives the blessing.
b) The neighbour in the east who slaughters an ox Does not attain as much real happiness As the neighbour in the west With his small offering.
c) For the Spring sacrifice the neighbour to the east slaughters an ox; but this is not equal to the small sacrifice of the neighbour to the west, whose sincerity is more worthy of benediction. Beware of being ostentatious.
d) Small works wrought wisely are most surely speeded;
a) with (even) his head immersed. The position is perilous.
b) He gets his head in the water. Danger.
c) He is in over his head. Peril.
d) Rash violence drowns in dark Disaster's eddy.