Splitting Apart
"The mountain rests on the earth. The inferior force is rising. Do not act."
The Judgment
Splitting Apart. It does not further one to go anywhere.
Original Text
不利有攸往。
The Image
The mountain rests on the earth: The image of Splitting Apart. Thus those above can ensure their position only by giving generously to those below.
Original Text
山附于地，剥；上以厚下，安宅。
The Lines
Six at the Beginning初六
"The leg of the bed is split. Those who persevere are destroyed. Misfortune."
Erosion starts at the foundation. Danger is approaching.
Original: 剥床以足，蔑贞凶。
Six at the Place 2六二
"The bed is split at the edge. Those who persevere are destroyed. Misfortune."
The danger is increasing. It is too late to ignore it.
Original: 剥床以辨，蔑贞凶。
Six at the Place 3六三
"He splits them. No blame."
Separating yourself from the corrupt group saves you from blame.
Original: 剥之，无咎。
Six at the Place 4六四
"The bed is split up to the skin. Misfortune."
The disaster hits home. You are directly affected.
Original: 剥床以肤，凶。
Six at the Place 5六五
"A shoal of fishes. Favor comes through the court ladies. Everything acts to further."
Organizing the inferior forces under a leader brings stability.
Original: 贯鱼，以宫人宠，无不利。
Nine at the Top上九
"There is a large fruit still uneaten. The superior man receives a carriage. The house of the inferior man is split apart."
Good survives even in the worst times. The superior man finds support.
Original: 硕果不食，君子得舆，小人剥庐。