Hexagram 34
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大壯 (Dà Zhuàng)
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Dà Zhuàng
The Power of the Great
The Power of the Great (大壯 (Dà Zhuàng)): Upper Thunder, Lower Heaven. Power aligned with justice yields success. Do not ram the hedge like an entangled ram.
Upper Trigram
Thunder
Lower Trigram
Heaven
⚖ The Judgment
Power aligned with justice yields success. Do not ram the hedge like an entangled ram.
✧ The Image
Thunder in heaven above; the noble person treads not upon paths outside righteousness.
Philosophical Interpretation
In the I Ching (Book of Changes), Hexagram 34 (The Power of the Great / 大壯 (Dà Zhuàng)) embodies the cosmic dynamic between Thunder above and Heaven below. It teaches that wisdom arises from understanding seasonal transitions and adhering to moral constancy.
The Six Changing Lines
- 1 Line 1: Beginning phase of The Power of the Great; observe quiet reserve.
- 2 Line 2: Inner equilibrium aligned with virtuous company.
- 3 Line 3: Transition point; rash action invites complication.
- 4 Line 4: Deep breakthrough; sincerity dissipates lingering doubts.
- 5 Line 5: Central sovereign seat; radiant integrity guides the collective.
- 6 Line 6: Culmination and apex; beware hubris as the cycle turns.