15.1.3.5 (15 > 3)
The trigrams
The trigrams are combinations of three yin and yang lines. The three bottom lines of the hexagram form the lower trigram and represent the inner situation. The three top lines form the upper trigram and represent the outer situation.
Upper trigram: The earth The water
Lower trigram: The mountain The thunder
15.1 (15 > 36) - Keeping a low profile
One is modest so one stays where one belongs.
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15.3 (15 > 2) - Decency
One remains modest despite one's success so one can make efforts to improve.
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The nuclear hexagram: 40.2.4.6 (40 > 23)
The nuclear hexagram is the association of the two inner trigrams (lines 2,3,4 and 3,4,5). It represents the root, or the origin of the situation.
40.2.4.6 (40 > 23) - Distinguishing between good and evil
One receives more dishonest proposals than sincere offers.
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The starting situation
15.5 (15 > 39) - Silencing the fools
When others are mistaken, one has to give them an explanation.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
15.1.3 (15 > 24) - Letting others comment
One leaves it to others to say what has to be done.
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