The "Xici Xia" states: "Sun is the cultivation of virtue." Loss inevitably involves giving something up, yet the noble person, when faced with "loss," does not let it disturb his resolve but instead "cultivates his virtue.
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Decrease. With sincerity, supreme good fortune. No blame. One may remain steadfast. It is favorable to undertake something. How is this to be carried out? Two simple bowls may be used for the offering.
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山下有泽,损。君子以惩忿窒欲。
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The "Xici Xia" states: "Sun is the cultivation of virtue." Loss inevitably involves giving something up, yet the noble person, when faced with "loss," does not let it disturb his resolve but instead "cultivates his virtue." Thus, although the Sun hexagram is named "Loss," none of its six lines speak of misfortune, and the fifth line even attains "great good fortune.
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