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Ancient Classics -> Book of Changes -> Tuan Zhuan -> Yu -> 1.1

In Yu we see the strong (line) responded to by all the others, and the will (of him whom it represents) being carried out;
and (also) docile obedience employing movement (for its purposes).
(From these things comes) Yu (the Condition of harmony and satisfaction).
In this condition we have docile obedience employing movement (for its purposes),
and therefore it is so as between heaven and earth;
- how much more will it be so (among men) in 'the setting up of feudal princes and putting the hosts in motion!'
Heaven and earth show that docile obedience in connexion with movement,
and hence the sun and moon make no error (in time),
and the four seasons do not deviate (from their order).
圣人 The sages show such docile obedience in connexion with their movements,
and hence their punishments and penalties are entirely just, and the people acknowledge it by their submission.
Great indeed are the time and significance indicated in Yu!


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