Yi Jing Hexagram 4 - Line 1
The hexagram: 4
An hexagram is a combination of six yin and yang lines.
4.1 (4 > 41) - Questioning
One shows the students the limits which must not be exceeded, then one must trust them.
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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.
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Lower trigram: The water The lake
The derived (Fan Yao)
The same line number on the mutated hexagram. It reperesents what can be done AFTER to correct the situation described by this line, as a sort of remedy or solution.
41.1 (41 > 4) - Reducing one's commitment
When one imposes oneself, one has to stop.
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The derived of the reciprocal. It represents what could have been done BEFORE to prevent the situation described by this line, as a sort of remedy or solution.
42.6 (42 > 3) - Wanting too much
When one asks others to accept without having prepared anything, one becomes a target.
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The hexagram upside down. It represents the opposite situation, and as such is insturmental when validating comments.
3.6 (3 > 42) - Resolving difficulties
One commits themself alone because others don't want to get involved without proofs. So, one pretends to be disappointed so that they understand that they are no longer welcome.
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4.1 (4 > 41) - Questioning
One shows the students the limits which must not be exceeded, then one must trust them.
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4.1.2 (4 > 27) - Questioning
One does not joke with those who have accounts to settle.
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4.1.3 (4 > 26) - Questioning
One can understand the real reason provided that they are able to listen to those who know.
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4.1.2.3 (4 > 22) - Questioning
One exhausts oneself by trying to do what the others have asked for.
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4.1.2.4 (4 > 21) - Questioning
One can come to understand what others are saying if they ask them for details.
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4.1.3.4 (4 > 14) - Knowing how to play hard to get
One has received offers that they study with attention.
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4.1.2.5 (4 > 42) - Questioning
One will do things that others could not have done.
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4.1.3.5 (4 > 9) - Yielding to orders
One encourages those who do not want to jump in the water.
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4.1.2.3.5 (4 > 37) - Abandoning the old clothing
One invites their guests to change outfit.
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4.1.4.5 (4 > 10) - Questioning
One can subtract half of what they have received to help others progress.
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4.1.2.4.5 (4 > 25) - Knowing how to do it
One knows the reasons for the progress of the works.
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4.1.3.4.5 (4 > 1) - Supporting those one appreciate
One guides their friends when they are in difficulty.
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4.1.2.3.4.5 (4 > 13) - Questioning
One would be well advised not to change their mind too often.
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4.1.6 (4 > 19) - Questioning
One believes that others are waiting for answers when they do not want to be taught lessons.
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4.1.2.6 (4 > 24) - Questioning
One speaks as if others didn't know what to do.
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4.1.3.6 (4 > 11) - Receiving unexpected news
One calls someone to tell them what they think of their neighbors.
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4.1.2.3.6 (4 > 36) - Expecting an unlikely success
One raises a point that requires the attention of all those who want to be successful.
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4.1.4.6 (4 > 54) - Giving conditional approval
One sets a prerequisite before striking a deal.
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4.1.2.4.6 (4 > 51) - Questioning
One warns their allies that they will have difficulty supporting them.
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4.1.3.4.6 (4 > 34) - Limiting one's dominating impulses
One speaks without regrets with those who have declared that they have no faith.
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4.1.2.3.4.6 (4 > 55) - Questioning
One prepares a true welcome to those who are deemed worthy of being honored.
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4.1.5.6 (4 > 60) - Questioning
One will give tokens of friendship to those with who have shown.
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4.1.2.5.6 (4 > 3) - Questioning
One leaves so that others know that they may continue without being observed.
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4.1.3.5.6 (4 > 5) - Questioning
One would do well not to compromise oneself with dishonest people.
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4.1.2.3.5.6 (4 > 63) - Questioning
One expects troubles so they get ready to fight.
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4.1.4.5.6 (4 > 58) - Questioning
One prepares others to do as if they were gifted.
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4.1.2.4.5.6 (4 > 17) - Questioning
One is often referring to those who have impressed them the most.
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4.1.3.4.5.6 (4 > 43) - Questioning
One assesses the chances of reaching their goal.
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4.1.2.3.4.5.6 (4 > 49) - Questioning
One wants to use items that others do not want to return.
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