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59 huàn 渙 ䷺ Dispersing/dispersion (dissolution)/dispersal -

The wind drives over the water: The image of Dispersion. Thus the kings of old sacrificed to the Lord And built temples.

*** He brings help with the strength of a horse. Good fortune.

*** At the dissolution He hurries to that which supports him. Remorse disappears.

*** He dissolves his self. No remorse.

*** He dissolves his bond with his group. Supreme good fortune. Dispersion leads in turn to accumulation. This is something that ordinary men do not think of.

*** His loud cries are as dissolving as sweat. Dissolution! A king abides without blame.

*** He dissolves his blood. Departing, keeping at a distance, going out, Is without blame.

Dispersion. Success. The king approaches his temple. It furthers one to cross the great water. Perseverance furthers.

29 kǎn 坎 ䷜ Gorge/the abysmal (water)/repeated entrapment -

Water flows on uninterruptedly and reaches it goal: The image of the Abysmal repeated. Thus the superior man walks in lasting virtue And carries on the business of teaching.

*** Repetition of the Abysmal. In the abyss one falls into a pit. Misfortune.

*** The abyss is dangerous. One should strive to attain small things only.

*** Forward and backward, abyss on abyss. In danger like this, pause at first and wait, Otherwise you will fall into a pit in the abyss. Do not act in this way.

*** A jug of wine, a bowl of rice with it; Earthen vessels Simply handed in through the window. There is certainly no blame in this.

*** The abyss is not filled to overflowing, It is filled only to the rim. No blame.

*** Bound with cords and ropes, Shut in between thorn-hedged prison walls: For three years one does not find the way. Misfortune.

The Abysmal repeated. If you are sincere, you have success in your heart, And whatever you do succeeds.