Keeping Still
艮为山 (Gen)
Keeping Still. Keeping his back still so that he no longer feels his body. He goes into his courtyard and does not see his people. No blame.
The Judgment & Decision
艮其背，不获其身，行其庭，不见其人，无咎。
艮，止也。时止则止，时行则行，动静不失其时，其道光明。
The Great Symbolism & Virtue
《象》曰：兼山，艮；君子以思不出其位。
The Symbolism: Keeping Still
The Six Lines & Dynamics
初潜修德，厚积薄发。
《象》曰：行事之初，正固为本。
Insight: Early phase: cultivate virtue and build firm foundations.
得中居正，顺理成章。
《象》曰：居中守正，吉无咎也。
Insight: Progressing in balance: centered action brings auspicious support.
多凶多惧，终日惕厉。
《象》曰：处于转折，慎终如始。
Insight: Critical juncture: remain vigilant and cautious amidst uncertainty.
审时度势，顺应高明。
《象》曰：顺应高明，获其志也。
Insight: High responsibility: adapt wisely and maintain integrity without arrogance.
居尊当位，光被四表。
《象》曰：大君之位，德施普也。
Insight: Peak position of authority: lead with virtue and broad benevolence.
高亢知戒，顺应转机。
《象》曰：物极当变，持盈保泰。
Insight: Culmination: beware of extremes and prepare gracefully for renewal.