Symbols - What does heaven look like
Zu
The gua hexagram as it is in the I Ching |
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The Chinese Element to which it corresponds |
Metal |
The name of the upper Trigram |
Heaven |
The name of the lower Trigram |
Lake |
The description of the symbol as it is given in the I-Ching |
Above is Heaven, below is lake An image of Fulfillment In correspondence with this The superior person discriminates as to duty between high and low And sets people’s minds at rest
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Comment |
A duty is an obligation and the I Ching recognises the obligations of
The aim of this gua is thus to show that at whatever level we need to fulfil our duties or obligations.
It is covered by the technique Paring down our obligations.
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