Hexagram 20 · Guan · Contemplation

King Wen, Duke of Zhou, Confucius · Western Zhou (c.1000 BCE)

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Contemplation: The ablution has been made, but not yet the offering. Full of trust they look up. 1. Boylike contemplation. No blame for inferiors; humiliation for the superior man. 2. Contemplation through the crack. Favorable for woman's perseverance. 3. Contemplates his life — advance or retreat. 4. Contemplates the kingdom's glory. Favorable to be guest of a king. 5. Contemplates his life. Superior man is without blame. 6. Contemplates his life. Superior man is without blame.