62. Small Preponderance (Hsiao Kuo)

Wilhelm Translation

Traditional interpretation based on Richard Wilhelm's translation.

Thunder over mountain. Represents attention to detail in small matters.

Line 1: The bird meets with misfortune through flying.
Line 2: She passes by her ancestor and meets her ancestress. He does not reach his prince and meets the official. No blame.
Line 3: If one is not extremely careful, somebody may come up from behind and strike him. Misfortune.
Line 4: No blame. He meets him without passing by. Going brings danger. One must be on guard. Do not act. Be perpetually persevering.
Line 5: Dense clouds, no rain from our western territory. The prince shoots and hits him who is in the cave.
Line 6: He passes him by, not meeting him. The flying bird leaves him. Misfortune. This means bad luck and injury.