Gen
Judgment
艮其背 不獲其身 行其庭 不見其人 无咎
He can not protect his body watching his back, but he can not see him even if he walks in the courtyard, but he will not have any fault.
Interpretation
The Gan Hexagram has Gan (Mountain) in both the upper and lower trigrams. The image of the Gan hexagram is a mountain over a mountain, representing a layered or overlapping mountain. Gan means mountain.
In the commentary, Gan also means to examine or observe carefully. It is read as Ho when referring to protecting, and the text explains that failing to protect the body while carefully examining the back means that one is only focusing on a part and neglecting the whole. Similarly, even if one walks in the garden, not seeing the person means that only a part is being observed, and the whole is missed. This idea of focusing on part and missing the whole is not seen as a major flaw.
The interpretation suggests that while paying attention to details is important, it is also essential to view the whole picture, and sometimes focusing on a part does not necessarily lead to a significant mistake.
初六 艮其趾,无咎,利永貞
Initial Six: Stepping on the toe, no harm, beneficial for continuous resolve.
Ji refers to the foot. Yeongjeong is similar to the word for a point, indicating a long-term issue. If the foot is carefully observed and taken care of, there will naturally be no health problems and it will be beneficial for a long time. A person who consults the oracle and receives this line is in a situation where the foot is being carefully examined. They should review the foundations of their endeavors, as the issue at hand will have long-term benefits.
六二 艮其腓,不拯其隨,其心不快
Six Second: Stepping on the calf, not pulling the follower, heart feels unpleased.
The word "Remark" refers to the calf, and "" suggests excess. The situation describes discomfort with the body and feelings of dissatisfaction. It signifies that forcing actions will only worsen the situation, leading to more significant problems.
九三 艮其限,列其夤,厲,薰心.
Nine Third: Stepping on the limit, arranging matters, danger, troubled heart.
The term "Han" refers to the waist, and "Yeol" refers to exhaustion. "In" means side, while "Yeolgi In" refers to the lack of side flesh. "Hoon" means confusion. The person feels weak and confused due to a lack of strength in the side of their body. The person asking about the hexagram is in a situation of confusion and distress due to an unexpected situation. The task will result in confusion and misfortune.
六四 艮其身,无咎
Six Fourth: Stepping on the body, no harm.
Careful attention ensures well-being. The task at hand will be free of fault.
六五 艮其輔,言有序,悔亡
Six Fifth: Stepping on the assistant, words are orderly, no regret.
Caring for the face, speaking with clarity and reason prevents any trouble. The task at hand will be faultless if you weigh circumstances carefully and speak articulately, dispelling regrets.
上九 敦艮,吉.
Top Nine: Firmness in the limit, good fortune.
Tending the head carefully ensures fortune with thorough attention. The task at hand will prosper if you scrutinize every detail, leaving no room for oversight.