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《屯 - Zhun》

English translation: James Legge [?] Library Resources
1 屯:
屯,刚柔始交而难生,动乎险中,大亨贞。雷雨之动满盈,天造草昧,宜建侯而不宁。
Tuan Zhuan:
In Zhun we have the strong (Qian) and the weak (Kun) commencing their intercourse, and difficulties arising. Movement in the midst of peril gives rise to 'great progress and success, (through) firm correctness.' By the action of the thunder and rain, (which are symbols of Kan and Zhen), all (between heaven and earth) is filled up. But the condition of the time is full of irregularity and obscurity. Feudal princes should be established, but the feeling that rest and peace have been secured should not be indulged (even then).

URN: ctp:book-of-changes/zhun1