Tweet
Chapter 2: http://www.taoism.net/ttc/complete.htm
The Yi Jing commented:
Manage the work of detached actions -> 7.2.5.6 > 20
The formation
7 - The will
To solve their problems, one will need discipline and continuity.
2 - One does like everybody else, therefore is trusted.
5 - Something useful can be obtained, the most experienced will be able to succeed, another would damage it.
6 - It is time to restore order after action, and for that one will need specialists.
In the making
20 - View
Going to see and be seen.
My interpretation:
This reading is difficult to interpret, I would have expected the hexagram 2 to comment this sentence. The follow-up questions may help us.
What are the problems ? (7)
What are the problems ? -> 46
The formation
46 - Formation
One is guided until they reach knowledge.
Learning, teaching
What is done like everybody else? (7.2)
What is done like everybody else? -> 34.3.4 > 19
The formation
34 - Concentration
One does not let their thoughts derail.
3 - One refrains until others go out.
4 - When one hesitates they consult their friends.
In the making
19 - To accompany
One calls the youngest so they return.
We need another question:
One refrains from doing what? (34.3)
One refrains from doing what? -> 61.2.5.6 > 24
The formation
61 - Immobilized
Show patience, one is asked to make progress.
2 - Receiving a friendly request.
5 - When others are waiting for help, and one hesitates, one hides behind their group.
6 - Others lack confidence because one answered too fast.
In the making
24 - To return
One returns to see the results of their action.
Acting (giving advices) without request
What can be obtained? (7.5)
What can be obtained? -> 63.1 > 39
The formation
63 - Maximum
One can make a few improvements to not see the decline.
1 - One asks their close ones to prepare themselves before responding.
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.
Preparation before action
Who or what are the most able? (7.5)
Who or what are the most able? -> 38.2.4 > 27
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.
4 - One asks for help with leaving their neighborhood in order to overcome the difficulties.
In the making
27 - Supply
One supplies as needed.
We need to understand about the neighborhood.
What neighborhood? (38.4)
What neighborhood? -> 57
The formation
57 - Answer
One goes after being approached.
Giving an answer.
Who or what are the specialists? (7.6)
Who or what are the specialists? -> 28.3 > 47
The formation
28 - Abandonment
One goes on their own if necessary. Stick to the essential.
3 - One must preserve the link.
In the making
47 - The embarrassment
Circumstances or appearances play a negative role. Justifying oneself is useless, one will be understood later.
Embarrassment caused by the rupture of the link (which must be preserved).
To see what? (20)
To see what? -> 59
The formation
59 - Separation
One endures separation without opposing it by force.
Detachment, detached action
Conclusion:
The work of detached action is explained by the three lines, 7.2 is about refraining from giving advices without request, 7.5 is about refraining from giving answers in order to encourage a better preparation. And 7.6 is about breaking the link in order to cause embarrassment.
Discipline expressed by the hexagram 7 is necessary in order to teach. This discipline leads to the contemplation (20) of detachment (59).
So detachment is exerted by taking distance from others.
The Yi Jing commented:
Manage the work of detached actions -> 7.2.5.6 > 20
The formation
7 - The will
To solve their problems, one will need discipline and continuity.
2 - One does like everybody else, therefore is trusted.
5 - Something useful can be obtained, the most experienced will be able to succeed, another would damage it.
6 - It is time to restore order after action, and for that one will need specialists.
In the making
20 - View
Going to see and be seen.
My interpretation:
This reading is difficult to interpret, I would have expected the hexagram 2 to comment this sentence. The follow-up questions may help us.
What are the problems ? (7)
What are the problems ? -> 46
The formation
46 - Formation
One is guided until they reach knowledge.
Learning, teaching
What is done like everybody else? (7.2)
What is done like everybody else? -> 34.3.4 > 19
The formation
34 - Concentration
One does not let their thoughts derail.
3 - One refrains until others go out.
4 - When one hesitates they consult their friends.
In the making
19 - To accompany
One calls the youngest so they return.
We need another question:
One refrains from doing what? (34.3)
One refrains from doing what? -> 61.2.5.6 > 24
The formation
61 - Immobilized
Show patience, one is asked to make progress.
2 - Receiving a friendly request.
5 - When others are waiting for help, and one hesitates, one hides behind their group.
6 - Others lack confidence because one answered too fast.
In the making
24 - To return
One returns to see the results of their action.
Acting (giving advices) without request
What can be obtained? (7.5)
What can be obtained? -> 63.1 > 39
The formation
63 - Maximum
One can make a few improvements to not see the decline.
1 - One asks their close ones to prepare themselves before responding.
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.
Preparation before action
Who or what are the most able? (7.5)
Who or what are the most able? -> 38.2.4 > 27
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.
4 - One asks for help with leaving their neighborhood in order to overcome the difficulties.
In the making
27 - Supply
One supplies as needed.
We need to understand about the neighborhood.
What neighborhood? (38.4)
What neighborhood? -> 57
The formation
57 - Answer
One goes after being approached.
Giving an answer.
Who or what are the specialists? (7.6)
Who or what are the specialists? -> 28.3 > 47
The formation
28 - Abandonment
One goes on their own if necessary. Stick to the essential.
3 - One must preserve the link.
In the making
47 - The embarrassment
Circumstances or appearances play a negative role. Justifying oneself is useless, one will be understood later.
Embarrassment caused by the rupture of the link (which must be preserved).
To see what? (20)
To see what? -> 59
The formation
59 - Separation
One endures separation without opposing it by force.
Detachment, detached action
Conclusion:
The work of detached action is explained by the three lines, 7.2 is about refraining from giving advices without request, 7.5 is about refraining from giving answers in order to encourage a better preparation. And 7.6 is about breaking the link in order to cause embarrassment.
Discipline expressed by the hexagram 7 is necessary in order to teach. This discipline leads to the contemplation (20) of detachment (59).
So detachment is exerted by taking distance from others.