Hexagram 47 · Kun · Oppression

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

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Oppression: success. Perseverance. The great man: good fortune, no blame. Words not believed. 1. Sitting oppressed under a bare tree, entering a dark valley — three years unseen. 2. Oppressed by wine and food — the scarlet knee-covers come. Favorable for sacrifice. Going: misfortune, no blame. 3. Oppressed by stone, leaning on thorns — entering the house, wife not seen. Misfortune. 4. Coming slowly, oppressed by a golden carriage. Humiliation, but an end. 5. Nose cut, feet chopped — oppressed by scarlet. Slowly release. Favorable for sacrifice. 6. Oppressed by creepers, tottering — movement brings remorse. Remorse, then going: good fortune.