The judgment
Decreasing with sincerity brings great fortune. Two bowls are enough for the offering: even little, if it is true, is worth much.
The image
At the foot of the mountain is the lake. So the wise person restrains anger and holds back desires.
The six lines
- Nine at the beginningWith your own work done, hurrying to help: no blame, but weigh how much you can give.
- Nine in the second placePerseverance helps; undertaking brings misfortune. You can increase others without decreasing yourself.
- Six in the third placeIf three travel together, one is lost; whoever travels alone finds a companion.
- Six in the fourth placeDecreasing your faults makes others hurry to you with joy: no blame.
- Six in the fifth placeSomeone increases you with ten pairs of tortoises that cannot be refused: great fortune.
- Nine at the topIncrease without decreasing anyone: no blame. Helpers are found, but no longer a home of your own.
Commentary
Reduce, simplify, give something up. It is not a loss if done sincerely: it frees space for what matters. Restrain anger and excessive desires. Even a small offering, if genuine, has great value.
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