Hexagram 52
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艮 (Gèn)
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Gèn
Keeping Still (Mountain)
Keeping Still (Mountain) (艮 (Gèn)): Upper Mountain, Lower Mountain. Keeping the spine still so the ego is forgotten. Walking in the courtyard without seeing persons.
Upper Trigram
Mountain
Lower Trigram
Mountain
⚖ The Judgment
Keeping the spine still so the ego is forgotten. Walking in the courtyard without seeing persons.
✧ The Image
Mountains standing together; the noble person lets thoughts wander not beyond position.
Philosophical Interpretation
In the I Ching (Book of Changes), Hexagram 52 (Keeping Still (Mountain) / 艮 (Gèn)) embodies the cosmic dynamic between Mountain above and Mountain 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 Keeping Still (Mountain); 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.