An Analysis of the Fourth Gua Meng Gua

Ignorance. This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams. The diviner is called Menggua, because there is danger at the foot of the mountain, but he still doesn't stop moving forward. It is ignorance, so it is called Menggua. But because it grasps the opportunity and acts in time, it has the divination image of enlightenment and understanding.

Xie Yi

Yuan Meng (1): Heng (2). I begged Meng Tong bandits and Meng Tong begged me. Accuse at first, blaspheme again and again, and don't sue for blasphemy (4). Li Zhen (5).

Translate the "Meng" hexagram: Ignorance can be achieved through education. Enlightenment education is not what teachers want from students, but what students want from teachers. If it is the first consultation, tell him in good faith; If you ask questions repeatedly, you will sneer. If you scoff, you won't tell him. This is good for keeping a straight line.

To annotate ...

(1) Meng: hexagram name, ignorance, ignorance.

(2) Heng: Prosperity and understanding. Ignorant people can achieve it through education.

(3) I asked Meng Tong, and Meng Tong asked me: Bandits, right and wrong. I mean the teacher. Children, innocent people, refer to students. Enlightenment education is not what teachers want from students, but what students want from teachers.

(4) the sentence of "initial notice":? Originally, it means to occupy with grass (teacher), and here it means that students ask questions to the teacher. Blasphemy, blasphemy, contempt. If it is the first consultation, tell him in good faith; If you ask questions repeatedly, you will sneer. If you scoff, you won't tell him.

(5) Lizhen: This is conducive to righteousness.

The original Xun said: "Meng", there is danger at the foot of the mountain, and the danger stops, "Meng" (1). "Meng" and "Heng" are also the midline (2). "I beg for innocence, and I beg for innocence", Chi Ying also (3). "Early bite", with just also 4. "Repeated blasphemy, blasphemy will not be prosecuted", blasphemy is also 5. Being enlightened by self-cultivation, the sacred work is also (6).

Translation haiku says: there are obstacles under the mountain, so stop when you encounter obstacles. This is Meng. The word "constant" in the hexagram of Meng means: because it is prosperous, it is timely to act and maintain righteousness. "Enlightenment education is not that teachers want students, but that students want teachers", which shows that students and teachers have the same interests. "If a student asks for advice for the first time, the teacher will tell him out of sincerity", because the teacher is honest at heart. "When students ask questions repeatedly, the teacher will dismiss them and the teacher will not tell them", which violates the law of enlightenment education. Enlightenment education should cultivate moral integrity, which is the merit of achieving saints.

To annotate ...

(1) "There is danger under the mountain" sentence: There is danger under the mountain, so stop when it comes to danger. This is Meng.

(2) In the same strain, so are you: because. Because you are rich, you act in time and stay upright.

(3) Ambition should also be: corresponding interests.

(4) integrity: because of inner integrity.

(5) Blasphemy: Blasphemy violates the laws of enlightenment education.

(6) Enlightening by virtue is also a virtue: enlightened education should cultivate honesty, which is the merit of achieving saints.

The original "Xiang" said: the mountain spring comes from itself, and "Meng" (1); The gentleman to fruit Xiu De (2).

Translation "Xiang Ci" says: The flowing spring at the foot of the mountain is Meng. A gentleman cultivates his character with bold actions.

To annotate ...

(1) Mountain in spring, Meng: Mountain in spring, Meng.

(2) A gentleman takes fruit as Xiu De: a gentleman acts boldly as Xiu De.

The sixth day of the original text: get confused, use criminals (1), use shackles (2), and be stingy in the past (3).

Day 6: Enlightenment education should use punishment to make the educated obey the rules, otherwise, it would be a pity to go. (Extension: When a child reaches the age of enlightenment education, the teacher should set rules for him, let him know what he can and can't do, and help him receive a correct education. Otherwise, his later life will be in danger.

To annotate ...

(1) confused, using criminals: punishment, criminal law. Enlightenment education should use punishment.

(2) Use shackles: Say, get off, no need. Fetters, fetters, figurative rules.

(3) I used to be stingy: I must have regrets when I went.

The original "Xiang" said: "Punishment" correction method (1).

The translation of Xiang Ci said: "Punishment" aims at establishing correct laws.

Note (1) Establish the correct law in the right way.

Original 92: Bao Meng, Ji (1). , Ji 2. Zi Kejia (3).

It is auspicious to tolerate ignorant people. It is auspicious to marry a wife. Children can undertake housework. (Extension: When children grow up, they should learn to be tolerant and not too picky when they get married, so that their married life can be smooth and their children can take responsibility).

To annotate ...

(1) Bao Meng, Ji: It is auspicious to tolerate the ignorant.

(2) Marry a woman, good luck: marry a wife, good luck.

(3) Zike's family: Keke's family can undertake housework. Children can undertake housework.

The original "Xiang" said: "... yes ... yes ... yes ... yes ... yes ... yes.

Xiang Ci said: Children can do housework, which is the reason why rigidity and softness meet and yin and yang feel each other.

Note (1) A sub-branch home combines rigidity with softness: children can undertake housework, which is the reason that rigidity and softness are connected and yin and yang feel each other.

Original 63: Don't marry a woman (1); See Jin Fu ②, no bow ③, no friendship ④.

Do not marry such a woman. When you see a man with beauty and status, you will disregard your dignity. It's no good marrying such a woman. (Extension: When choosing a marriage partner, don't marry a woman who "will take the initiative to pursue a good-looking and prestigious man regardless of his own dignity". It's no good marrying such a woman.

To annotate ...

(1) Don't bring a woman: marry if you do. Don't marry this woman.

(2) See Jin Fu: Jin Fu, a beautiful and important person. See a beautiful and important man.

(3) There is no bow: the bow itself. Regardless of one's dignity.

(4) no benefits: no benefits.

The original Xiang said, "Don't marry a woman", and this trip is not smooth (1).

Xiang Ci said, "Don't marry such a woman" because she behaves inappropriately.

Attention (1) line is not smooth: improper behavior.

Original June 4th: sleepy and stingy (1).

Unfortunately, translation has fallen into ignorance. Extension: If people stop learning, they will fall into a state of ignorance and can't keep up with the development of the times, which is a very regrettable thing.

Note: I am trapped in ignorance and regret it.

The original Xiang said that "sleepy" and "stingy" are far from reality (1).

Xiang Ci said: The regret of being trapped in ignorance lies in being away from the vigorous and talented teacher alone.

Note (1) Unique and practical: practical, Yang, vigorous, teacher Yu Xianneng. Stay away from healthy and talented teachers.

be filled/suffused/brimming with

At the beginning of 2020, due to coincidence, He Dong, the head of the Lion Roar Gate, became a teacher and began to learn Zhouyi. Now let me record the process, gains and feelings of my study of Zhouyi.

In the process of learning, we should strictly abide by Master's purpose of "learning easy means learning Tao, calculating divination means understanding Tao, and interpreting divination means preaching". If I can make friends with Yi, I won't be happy. I hope to learn from "people with the same spirit"