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The Yi Jing commented:
The name that can be named is not the eternal name -> 64.2.6 > 16
The formation
64 - Instability
One must show patience and only act knowingly. They are cautious and inform their relatives.
2 - One has gone without help to feed their entourage, but is getting tired so they ask the most able for the means to return.
6 - One does not show their hesitations, in order to not discourage their group.
In the making
16 - Youth
Youth can be mobilized. It is a period of indecision which will be emerged through involvement.
My interpretation:
Instability suggests that to give name we need to understand (act knowingly). Line 2 may show the situation of the person who wants to give a name to the eternal name. The line 6 can be interpreted in two ways: protective silence from above, or a comment on the author's perspective. We will try to clarify with follow-up questions.
Show patience about what? (64)
Show patience about what? -> 9.1.2.6 > 39
The formation
9 - Appearance
Something is not yet visible.
1 - One resists.
2 - One sees that it won't last and leaves with sadness.
6 - One wants to see the evidence that the other is patient and will take not even a modest initiative before committing oneself to return what the other has lost.
The problem seems to be that the eternal name changes constantly (line 2), and is difficult to grasp (line1). The initiative of line 6 appears to be 'naming the eternal name'. More follow-up questions are necessary.
In the making
39 - Uncertainty
Solving a difficulty requires a patient study. If one fails, they will receive help after showing that they have done their best.
What is not visible? (9)
What is not visible? -> 50.2.5 > 33
The formation
50 - Involvement
One is called upon to serve others.
2 - One succeeds better than their friends because one has gotten supplies.
5 - One is ready to help.
In the making
33 - Moving away
Before leaving, one must hand over the reins.
Finding the eternal name.
Who/what resists? (9.1)
Who/what resists? -> 31.3.5 > 16
The formation
31 - Impulse
When one helps others, they come.
3 - One wants to go when they must let the other advance.
5 - One does not want to lose their comfort so they let others do.
In the making
16 - Youth
Youth can be mobilized. It is a period of indecision which will be emerged through involvement.
Instead of trying to name we should listen.
What won't last? (9.2)
What won't last? -> 58.1.5 > 40
The formation
58 - Attraction
Wait before committing oneself. A simple proposal is enough. One wants to know what the other desires before responding.
1 - One lacks means but can continue with others.
5 - Repel the dangerous incitations.
Using the right name rather than other names less precise.
In the making
40 - Amending
One makes progress by abandoning what limited them.
Who/what leaves? (9.2)
Who/what leaves? -> 23.6 > 2
The formation
23 - Erosion
Decline that one can control by using their reservations.
6 - One accepts the rupture. They will obtain support and means of action.
Accepting the rupture with the other names less precise.
In the making
2 - Obedience
Being able to provide assistance, without taking decisions.
Who wants to see the evidence? (9.6)
Who wants to see the evidence? -> 54.1 > 40
The formation
54 - Assistance
Protect one's interests by making oneself useful.
1 - One hesitates so they go further.
Laozi, the author of the Tao Te Ching.
In the making
40 - Amending
One makes progress by abandoning what limited them.
What initiative? (9.6)
What initiative? -> 63
The formation
63 - Maximum
One can make a few improvements to not see the decline.
This calls for an immediate follow-up question, in order to avoid misinterpretation.
Maximum of what? (63)
Maximum of what? -> 60.4 > 58
The formation
60 - Limit
One does not go further.
4 - One hesitates to ask others to accept the fatigue, so they finish the preparation with the most capable.
Trying to give names to the eternal name.
In the making
58 - Attraction
Wait before committing oneself. A simple proposal is enough. One wants to know what the other desires before responding.
Who is the other? (9.6)
Who is the other? -> 14.1.4 > 18
The formation
14 - Meeting the demands
Addressing the needs if the means are available.
1 - One must prepare themself before making the move.
4 - One does not shift away to provoke others.
The reader of the Tao Te Ching.
In the making
18 - Disorder
One needs to abandon their affairs and make themself available to patiently soften their most embarrassing flaws, in order to be able to inspire trust and be engaged by those who can help them.
What has been lost? (9.6)
What has been lost? -> 17.1 > 45
The formation
17 - To guide
When one rejoices others, they join with them.
1 - If one talks without bias, the opinions of others will be useful.
Discussing about the eternal name.
In the making
45 - Group
The responsibility of a group requires foresight, perseverance and availability.
What difficulty? (39)
What difficulty? -> 63.3 > 3
The formation
63 - Maximum
One can make a few improvements to not see the decline.
3 - One is hard at work to solve a problem, it will be painful. The most able will go first.
Two follow-up questions here, to complete the study of 'Show patience'. This is how follow-up questions can drag us into very difficult, but also interesting, readings.
In the making
3 - Remedy
Time will need to be spent. Seek assistance and clarify the situation by identifying the problems.
What is the problem? (63.3)
What is the problem? -> 61.1.6 > 29
The formation
61 - Immobilized
Show patience, one is asked to make progress.
1 - Preparing what is necessary but waiting to be asked for it.
6 - Others lack confidence because one answered too fast.
Finding the eternal name.
In the making
29 - Depth
When problems are too difficult, one tries to work around them.
Who/what are the most able? (63.3)
Who/what are the most able? -> 47.2.3 > 31
The formation
47 - The embarrassment
Circumstances or appearances play a negative role. Justifying oneself is useless, one will be understood later.
2 - One was expecting nothing, when an unexpected visit occurs that will allow to review their judgment.
3 - One loses their means so they have to ask those they had neglected for help.
Unforeseen or neglected possibilities.
In the making
31 - Impulse
When one helps others, they come.
Do what knowingly? (64)
Do what knowingly? -> 27.1.4 > 35
The formation
27 - Supply
One supplies as needed.
1 - One is facing a difficult problem, but declines the support of their friends. One must let them act before the situation gets worse.
4 - One considers the possibilities.
One should name the eternal name only if they know what they are talking about. We need a few follow-up questions.
In the making
35 - Discovery
Answers come naturally.
What is the difficult problem? (27.1)
What is the difficult problem? -> 58.1.4.5 > 7
The formation
58 - Attraction
Wait before committing oneself. A simple proposal is enough. One wants to know what the other desires before responding.
1 - One lacks means but can continue with others.
4 - Profiteers want to limit the response to the most modest demands.
5 - Repel the dangerous incitations.
The will to give a name to the eternal name.
In the making
7 - The will
To solve their problems, one will need discipline and continuity.
Who/what are the friends? (27.1)
Who/what are the friends? -> 13.3 > 25
The formation
13 - Company
Making oneself available. Not taking one's own opinions into account. General agreement is impossible.
3 - Dressing one's hesitations.
The best would be to use a convenient name despite the hesitations.
In the making
25 - Recklessness
When one overlooks the future, they won't see what is coming.
Cautious about what? (64)
Cautious about what? -> 34.4 > 11
The formation
34 - Concentration
One does not let their thoughts derail.
4 - When one hesitates they consult their friends.
About asking others what is the eternal name.
In the making
11 - Duty
Organize, prepare one's work.
Who/what are the relatives? (64)
Who/what are the relatives? -> 18.2.3.4.6 > 16
The formation
18 - Disorder
One needs to abandon their affairs and make themself available to patiently soften their most embarrassing flaws, in order to be able to inspire trust and be engaged by those who can help them.
2 - One helps the weakest gently.
3 - One sees the negligence of a relative, so they take advantage of that to help them.
4 - Others do not commit themselves because one did not convince them.
6 - One leaves others to go and see.
Those who think that they know (line 2 and 3), those who are not convinced by any answer given to them (line 4), and those who search for new names (line 6). This would describe the different group of people who would be willing to discuss about the eternal name.
In the making
16 - Youth
Youth can be mobilized. It is a period of indecision which will be emerged through involvement.
Who has gone without help? (64.2)
Who has gone without help? -> 47.4.6 > 59
The formation
47 - The embarrassment
Circumstances or appearances play a negative role. Justifying oneself is useless, one will be understood later.
4 - Before joining others, one has to satisfy the demands of their benefactors.
6 - One does not want to continue but they can succeed.
Laozi, the author of the Tao Te Ching. According to the legend he has been asked to write this book when he was going to retire.
In the making
59 - Separation
One endures separation without opposing it by force.
What kind of help? (64.2)
What kind of help? -> 29
The formation
29 - Depth
When problems are too difficult, one tries to work around them.
Laozi uses simple words, he stays away from difficulties.
Who are the most able? (64.2)
Who are the most able? -> 16
The formation
16 - Youth
Youth can be mobilized. It is a period of indecision which will be emerged through involvement.
Laozi's involvement is to declare that the eternal name cannot be named.
What means? (64.2)
What means? -> 30.3 > 21
The formation
30 - Lucidity
Patience will bring success.
3 - One answers when they are called.
Names are useful for answering, if you don't know the eternal name then you can't call.
In the making
21 - To decide
One would like to meet but must accept arbitration.
Who does not show their hesitations? (64.6)
Who does not show their hesitations? -> 25.6 > 17
The formation
25 - Recklessness
When one overlooks the future, they won't see what is coming.
6 - Do not make efforts.
The eternal name.
In the making
17 - To guide
When one rejoices others, they join with them.
What hesitations? (64.6)
What hesitations? -> 1
The formation
1 - Evolution
Changing to obtain quality work.
The eternal name keeps evolving.
What group? (64.6)
What group? -> 24.1 > 2
The formation
24 - To return
One returns to see the results of their action.
1 - One had moved away but has returned.
Those who are returning to the Tao? We can still ask to confirm.
In the making
2 - Obedience
Being able to provide assistance, without taking decisions.
Who/what had moved away? (24.1)
Who/what had moved away? -> 38.2 > 21
The formation
38 - Misunderstanding
One must revisit a misunderstanding if they want to dispel it. If needed, one can seek advice. One may abandon the small differences.
2 - One comes upon someone they know who had taken distance.
Indeed, it is about returning to the Tao.
In the making
21 - To decide
One would like to meet but must accept arbitration.
What kind of involvement? (16)
What kind of involvement? -> 24.1.3.5 > 39
The formation
24 - To return
One returns to see the results of their action.
1 - One had moved away but has returned.
3 - One cannot succeed in one go, so they continue.
5 - Admitting one's mistakes.
Those who want to keep trying to name the eternal name need to admit their mistake? We can confirm this interpretation or invalidate it with follow-up questions.
In the making
39 - Uncertainty
Solving a difficulty requires a patient study. If one fails, they will receive help after showing that they have done their best.
Who had moved away? (24.1)
Who had moved away? -> 58.1.6 > 6
The formation
58 - Attraction
Wait before committing oneself. A simple proposal is enough. One wants to know what the other desires before responding.
1 - One lacks means but can continue with others.
6 - Loss of feeling.
Using other names.
Return to what? (24.1)
Return to what? -> 32.2.3 > 16
The formation
32 - Perseverance
One must be careful before committing themself, after they must continue.
2 - One must repair because they lack of means.
3 - Others cannot commit themselves when they don't have confidence.
Giving confidence, for example if I call the eternal name God then those who think about the Tao won't have confidence, if I call the eternal name Tao, those who believe in God won't have confidence either.
In the making
16 - Youth
Youth can be mobilized. It is a period of indecision which will be emerged through involvement.
In the making
6 - Claim
One is prevented from continuing, despite thinking that they say the truth. Do not use force to conclude. Entrust a mediator.
Who/what cannot succeed? (24.3)
Who/what cannot succeed? -> 49.4.5 > 36
The formation
49 - Arrange
Renewal is necessary when deficiencies are identified and one has a substitution plan. It will be in their interest to complete the changes. One should forget regrets.
4 - One can reform with confidence.
5 - One wants to renew.
Giving a new name.
In the making
36 - Adversity
One isolates themself to correct the situation.
What are the mistakes? (24.5)
What are the mistakes? -> 40.1.2.4 > 24
The formation
40 - Amending
One makes progress by abandoning what limited them.
1 - One wants to free themself, it's a good decision.
2 - One is asked to find the answers before it is too late.
4 - Doors will open if one deviates from an unnecessary convenience.
Discarding the subject of the eternal name? We need another question for 40.4.
In the making
24 - To return
One returns to see the results of their action.
What is the unnecessary convenience? (40.4)
What is the unnecessary convenience? -> 54.4 > 19
The formation
54 - Assistance
Protect one's interests by making oneself useful.
4 - One wants to prepare themself.
Thinking that more preparation is required, so more preparation is indeed required since thinking that it is an unnecessary convenience is a mistake.
In the making
19 - To accompany
One calls the youngest so they return.
Conclusion:
64.2 shows that Laozi, the author of the Tao Te Ching declares that the eternal name cannot be named, because his goal is to avoid difficulties. 64.2 is often about returning to reality, to reason and this seems to be the case here, instead of embarking in an impossible quest to name the eternal name, let's just say that the eternal name cannot be named.
64.6 shows the position of the entity that bears the eternal name, who is often named God or the Tao. Wouldn't this entity give us their name? The answer is that the entity is always evolving so the correct answer is changing constantly, thus it is better to remain silent than give different answers everytime, which would be discouraging for those who are seeking God or the Tao.
The hexagram 64 was quite difficult to interpret, but gave us a lot of insight, and finally, it boils down to the eternal name being unstable because it changes constantly. The advice (from 27.1) is to use a convenient name to design the eternal name, such as God or the Tao.
The hexagram 16 is about involvement, it is a recommendation. When asked what kind of involvement, the oracle gave us 24.1.3.5 as answer. 24.1 shows that naming the eternal name Tao makes the believer of God uncomfortable and reciprocally, naming the eternal name God makes the the supporters of the Tao doubtful. 24.3 is thus an encouragement to find a new name that would receive everyone's support. 24.5 indicates that abandoning the quest for the eternal name is an error. As we have seen with 27.1 above, the best would be to find a convenient name that would be accepted by all.
This is a very difficult reading, that gave us a lot of insight about the quest for the eternal name.
The Yi Jing commented:
The name that can be named is not the eternal name -> 64.2.6 > 16
The formation
64 - Instability
One must show patience and only act knowingly. They are cautious and inform their relatives.
2 - One has gone without help to feed their entourage, but is getting tired so they ask the most able for the means to return.
6 - One does not show their hesitations, in order to not discourage their group.
In the making
16 - Youth
Youth can be mobilized. It is a period of indecision which will be emerged through involvement.
My interpretation:
Instability suggests that to give name we need to understand (act knowingly). Line 2 may show the situation of the person who wants to give a name to the eternal name. The line 6 can be interpreted in two ways: protective silence from above, or a comment on the author's perspective. We will try to clarify with follow-up questions.
Show patience about what? (64)
Show patience about what? -> 9.1.2.6 > 39
The formation
9 - Appearance
Something is not yet visible.
1 - One resists.
2 - One sees that it won't last and leaves with sadness.
6 - One wants to see the evidence that the other is patient and will take not even a modest initiative before committing oneself to return what the other has lost.
The problem seems to be that the eternal name changes constantly (line 2), and is difficult to grasp (line1). The initiative of line 6 appears to be 'naming the eternal name'. More follow-up questions are necessary.
In the making
39 - Uncertainty
Solving a difficulty requires a patient study. If one fails, they will receive help after showing that they have done their best.
What is not visible? (9)
What is not visible? -> 50.2.5 > 33
The formation
50 - Involvement
One is called upon to serve others.
2 - One succeeds better than their friends because one has gotten supplies.
5 - One is ready to help.
In the making
33 - Moving away
Before leaving, one must hand over the reins.
Finding the eternal name.
Who/what resists? (9.1)
Who/what resists? -> 31.3.5 > 16
The formation
31 - Impulse
When one helps others, they come.
3 - One wants to go when they must let the other advance.
5 - One does not want to lose their comfort so they let others do.
In the making
16 - Youth
Youth can be mobilized. It is a period of indecision which will be emerged through involvement.
Instead of trying to name we should listen.
What won't last? (9.2)
What won't last? -> 58.1.5 > 40
The formation
58 - Attraction
Wait before committing oneself. A simple proposal is enough. One wants to know what the other desires before responding.
1 - One lacks means but can continue with others.
5 - Repel the dangerous incitations.
Using the right name rather than other names less precise.
In the making
40 - Amending
One makes progress by abandoning what limited them.
Who/what leaves? (9.2)
Who/what leaves? -> 23.6 > 2
The formation
23 - Erosion
Decline that one can control by using their reservations.
6 - One accepts the rupture. They will obtain support and means of action.
Accepting the rupture with the other names less precise.
In the making
2 - Obedience
Being able to provide assistance, without taking decisions.
Who wants to see the evidence? (9.6)
Who wants to see the evidence? -> 54.1 > 40
The formation
54 - Assistance
Protect one's interests by making oneself useful.
1 - One hesitates so they go further.
Laozi, the author of the Tao Te Ching.
In the making
40 - Amending
One makes progress by abandoning what limited them.
What initiative? (9.6)
What initiative? -> 63
The formation
63 - Maximum
One can make a few improvements to not see the decline.
This calls for an immediate follow-up question, in order to avoid misinterpretation.
Maximum of what? (63)
Maximum of what? -> 60.4 > 58
The formation
60 - Limit
One does not go further.
4 - One hesitates to ask others to accept the fatigue, so they finish the preparation with the most capable.
Trying to give names to the eternal name.
In the making
58 - Attraction
Wait before committing oneself. A simple proposal is enough. One wants to know what the other desires before responding.
Who is the other? (9.6)
Who is the other? -> 14.1.4 > 18
The formation
14 - Meeting the demands
Addressing the needs if the means are available.
1 - One must prepare themself before making the move.
4 - One does not shift away to provoke others.
The reader of the Tao Te Ching.
In the making
18 - Disorder
One needs to abandon their affairs and make themself available to patiently soften their most embarrassing flaws, in order to be able to inspire trust and be engaged by those who can help them.
What has been lost? (9.6)
What has been lost? -> 17.1 > 45
The formation
17 - To guide
When one rejoices others, they join with them.
1 - If one talks without bias, the opinions of others will be useful.
Discussing about the eternal name.
In the making
45 - Group
The responsibility of a group requires foresight, perseverance and availability.
What difficulty? (39)
What difficulty? -> 63.3 > 3
The formation
63 - Maximum
One can make a few improvements to not see the decline.
3 - One is hard at work to solve a problem, it will be painful. The most able will go first.
Two follow-up questions here, to complete the study of 'Show patience'. This is how follow-up questions can drag us into very difficult, but also interesting, readings.
In the making
3 - Remedy
Time will need to be spent. Seek assistance and clarify the situation by identifying the problems.
What is the problem? (63.3)
What is the problem? -> 61.1.6 > 29
The formation
61 - Immobilized
Show patience, one is asked to make progress.
1 - Preparing what is necessary but waiting to be asked for it.
6 - Others lack confidence because one answered too fast.
Finding the eternal name.
In the making
29 - Depth
When problems are too difficult, one tries to work around them.
Who/what are the most able? (63.3)
Who/what are the most able? -> 47.2.3 > 31
The formation
47 - The embarrassment
Circumstances or appearances play a negative role. Justifying oneself is useless, one will be understood later.
2 - One was expecting nothing, when an unexpected visit occurs that will allow to review their judgment.
3 - One loses their means so they have to ask those they had neglected for help.
Unforeseen or neglected possibilities.
In the making
31 - Impulse
When one helps others, they come.
Do what knowingly? (64)
Do what knowingly? -> 27.1.4 > 35
The formation
27 - Supply
One supplies as needed.
1 - One is facing a difficult problem, but declines the support of their friends. One must let them act before the situation gets worse.
4 - One considers the possibilities.
One should name the eternal name only if they know what they are talking about. We need a few follow-up questions.
In the making
35 - Discovery
Answers come naturally.
What is the difficult problem? (27.1)
What is the difficult problem? -> 58.1.4.5 > 7
The formation
58 - Attraction
Wait before committing oneself. A simple proposal is enough. One wants to know what the other desires before responding.
1 - One lacks means but can continue with others.
4 - Profiteers want to limit the response to the most modest demands.
5 - Repel the dangerous incitations.
The will to give a name to the eternal name.
In the making
7 - The will
To solve their problems, one will need discipline and continuity.
Who/what are the friends? (27.1)
Who/what are the friends? -> 13.3 > 25
The formation
13 - Company
Making oneself available. Not taking one's own opinions into account. General agreement is impossible.
3 - Dressing one's hesitations.
The best would be to use a convenient name despite the hesitations.
In the making
25 - Recklessness
When one overlooks the future, they won't see what is coming.
Cautious about what? (64)
Cautious about what? -> 34.4 > 11
The formation
34 - Concentration
One does not let their thoughts derail.
4 - When one hesitates they consult their friends.
About asking others what is the eternal name.
In the making
11 - Duty
Organize, prepare one's work.
Who/what are the relatives? (64)
Who/what are the relatives? -> 18.2.3.4.6 > 16
The formation
18 - Disorder
One needs to abandon their affairs and make themself available to patiently soften their most embarrassing flaws, in order to be able to inspire trust and be engaged by those who can help them.
2 - One helps the weakest gently.
3 - One sees the negligence of a relative, so they take advantage of that to help them.
4 - Others do not commit themselves because one did not convince them.
6 - One leaves others to go and see.
Those who think that they know (line 2 and 3), those who are not convinced by any answer given to them (line 4), and those who search for new names (line 6). This would describe the different group of people who would be willing to discuss about the eternal name.
In the making
16 - Youth
Youth can be mobilized. It is a period of indecision which will be emerged through involvement.
Who has gone without help? (64.2)
Who has gone without help? -> 47.4.6 > 59
The formation
47 - The embarrassment
Circumstances or appearances play a negative role. Justifying oneself is useless, one will be understood later.
4 - Before joining others, one has to satisfy the demands of their benefactors.
6 - One does not want to continue but they can succeed.
Laozi, the author of the Tao Te Ching. According to the legend he has been asked to write this book when he was going to retire.
In the making
59 - Separation
One endures separation without opposing it by force.
What kind of help? (64.2)
What kind of help? -> 29
The formation
29 - Depth
When problems are too difficult, one tries to work around them.
Laozi uses simple words, he stays away from difficulties.
Who are the most able? (64.2)
Who are the most able? -> 16
The formation
16 - Youth
Youth can be mobilized. It is a period of indecision which will be emerged through involvement.
Laozi's involvement is to declare that the eternal name cannot be named.
What means? (64.2)
What means? -> 30.3 > 21
The formation
30 - Lucidity
Patience will bring success.
3 - One answers when they are called.
Names are useful for answering, if you don't know the eternal name then you can't call.
In the making
21 - To decide
One would like to meet but must accept arbitration.
Who does not show their hesitations? (64.6)
Who does not show their hesitations? -> 25.6 > 17
The formation
25 - Recklessness
When one overlooks the future, they won't see what is coming.
6 - Do not make efforts.
The eternal name.
In the making
17 - To guide
When one rejoices others, they join with them.
What hesitations? (64.6)
What hesitations? -> 1
The formation
1 - Evolution
Changing to obtain quality work.
The eternal name keeps evolving.
What group? (64.6)
What group? -> 24.1 > 2
The formation
24 - To return
One returns to see the results of their action.
1 - One had moved away but has returned.
Those who are returning to the Tao? We can still ask to confirm.
In the making
2 - Obedience
Being able to provide assistance, without taking decisions.
Who/what had moved away? (24.1)
Who/what had moved away? -> 38.2 > 21
The formation
38 - Misunderstanding
One must revisit a misunderstanding if they want to dispel it. If needed, one can seek advice. One may abandon the small differences.
2 - One comes upon someone they know who had taken distance.
Indeed, it is about returning to the Tao.
In the making
21 - To decide
One would like to meet but must accept arbitration.
What kind of involvement? (16)
What kind of involvement? -> 24.1.3.5 > 39
The formation
24 - To return
One returns to see the results of their action.
1 - One had moved away but has returned.
3 - One cannot succeed in one go, so they continue.
5 - Admitting one's mistakes.
Those who want to keep trying to name the eternal name need to admit their mistake? We can confirm this interpretation or invalidate it with follow-up questions.
In the making
39 - Uncertainty
Solving a difficulty requires a patient study. If one fails, they will receive help after showing that they have done their best.
Who had moved away? (24.1)
Who had moved away? -> 58.1.6 > 6
The formation
58 - Attraction
Wait before committing oneself. A simple proposal is enough. One wants to know what the other desires before responding.
1 - One lacks means but can continue with others.
6 - Loss of feeling.
Using other names.
Return to what? (24.1)
Return to what? -> 32.2.3 > 16
The formation
32 - Perseverance
One must be careful before committing themself, after they must continue.
2 - One must repair because they lack of means.
3 - Others cannot commit themselves when they don't have confidence.
Giving confidence, for example if I call the eternal name God then those who think about the Tao won't have confidence, if I call the eternal name Tao, those who believe in God won't have confidence either.
In the making
16 - Youth
Youth can be mobilized. It is a period of indecision which will be emerged through involvement.
In the making
6 - Claim
One is prevented from continuing, despite thinking that they say the truth. Do not use force to conclude. Entrust a mediator.
Who/what cannot succeed? (24.3)
Who/what cannot succeed? -> 49.4.5 > 36
The formation
49 - Arrange
Renewal is necessary when deficiencies are identified and one has a substitution plan. It will be in their interest to complete the changes. One should forget regrets.
4 - One can reform with confidence.
5 - One wants to renew.
Giving a new name.
In the making
36 - Adversity
One isolates themself to correct the situation.
What are the mistakes? (24.5)
What are the mistakes? -> 40.1.2.4 > 24
The formation
40 - Amending
One makes progress by abandoning what limited them.
1 - One wants to free themself, it's a good decision.
2 - One is asked to find the answers before it is too late.
4 - Doors will open if one deviates from an unnecessary convenience.
Discarding the subject of the eternal name? We need another question for 40.4.
In the making
24 - To return
One returns to see the results of their action.
What is the unnecessary convenience? (40.4)
What is the unnecessary convenience? -> 54.4 > 19
The formation
54 - Assistance
Protect one's interests by making oneself useful.
4 - One wants to prepare themself.
Thinking that more preparation is required, so more preparation is indeed required since thinking that it is an unnecessary convenience is a mistake.
In the making
19 - To accompany
One calls the youngest so they return.
Conclusion:
64.2 shows that Laozi, the author of the Tao Te Ching declares that the eternal name cannot be named, because his goal is to avoid difficulties. 64.2 is often about returning to reality, to reason and this seems to be the case here, instead of embarking in an impossible quest to name the eternal name, let's just say that the eternal name cannot be named.
64.6 shows the position of the entity that bears the eternal name, who is often named God or the Tao. Wouldn't this entity give us their name? The answer is that the entity is always evolving so the correct answer is changing constantly, thus it is better to remain silent than give different answers everytime, which would be discouraging for those who are seeking God or the Tao.
The hexagram 64 was quite difficult to interpret, but gave us a lot of insight, and finally, it boils down to the eternal name being unstable because it changes constantly. The advice (from 27.1) is to use a convenient name to design the eternal name, such as God or the Tao.
The hexagram 16 is about involvement, it is a recommendation. When asked what kind of involvement, the oracle gave us 24.1.3.5 as answer. 24.1 shows that naming the eternal name Tao makes the believer of God uncomfortable and reciprocally, naming the eternal name God makes the the supporters of the Tao doubtful. 24.3 is thus an encouragement to find a new name that would receive everyone's support. 24.5 indicates that abandoning the quest for the eternal name is an error. As we have seen with 27.1 above, the best would be to find a convenient name that would be accepted by all.
This is a very difficult reading, that gave us a lot of insight about the quest for the eternal name.