THE IMAGE
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Heaven and earth unite: the image of PEACE.
天地统一:和平的卦象。
This hexagram denotes a time in nature when heaven seems to be on earth.
这卦是指天在地,地在天的某个时候。
Heaven has placed itself beneath the earth, and so their powers unite in deep harmony.
因为天本来是在地上的,所以这个卦象征着和谐统一。
In the world of man it is a time of social harmony; those in high places show favor to the lowly, and the lowly and inferior is an end to all feuds.
在人类社会中,这个卦是指和谐社会,权利高的人会顾及到地位低的人,而地位低的人也服从权利高的人。
Inside, at the center, in the key position, is the light principle; the dark principle is outside.
在中心最核心的位置上有光亮,尽管外部是黑暗的。
Thus the light has a powerful influence, while the dark is submissive.
因此,当光在很有影响力的时候,尽管外部是黑暗的,也没什么。
In this way each receives its due.
这样的话,每个人都处在应该在的位置上。
When the good elements of society occupy a central position and are in control, the evil elements come under their influence and change for the better.
当社会上好的事物处于核心的位置上,那么,不好的事物会受到好的事物的统治,从而也会向好的方向发展。
When the spirit of heaven rules in man, his animal nature also comes under its influence and takes its appropriate place.
当这个世界受到人类精神统治的时候,那么动物也会在其自身的位置上受到人类精神的统治和影响。
Here the small, weak, and evil elements are about to take their departure, while the great, strong, and good elements are moving up.
当大的,强的,好的事物向上移动发展的时候;小的,弱的,邪恶的事物就会离开。
This brings good fortune and success.
这样发展下去将会是幸运的和成功的。
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