Hexagram 07010000
The Army 师
Upper: Earth · Lower: Water
Judgment
“The Army. Perseverance brings good fortune. There must be no disorder.”
师：贞，丈人，吉，无咎。
Hexagram Structure
6
5
4
3
2
1
Earth over Water
The Image
Water in the Earth — The Army. The superior person nurtures the people with generosity.
地中有水，师；君子以容民畜众。
The Lines
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Line 1
Line 1
The army must set forth in proper order. Misfortune if disorderly.
初六：师出以律，否臧凶。
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Line 2
Line 2
In the midst of the army — good fortune. The king bestows three rewards.
九二：在师中，吉无咎，王三锡命。
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Line 3
Line 3
The army carries corpses in the wagon — misfortune.
六三：师或舆尸，凶。
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Line 4
Line 4
The army retreats. No blame.
六四：师左次，无咎。
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Line 5
Line 5
Birds in the field — it furthers one to hunt them.
六五：田有禽，利执言，无咎。长子帅师，弟子舆尸，贞凶。
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Line 6
Line 6
The great leader gives commands. Small men should not be employed.
上六：大君有命，开国承家，小人勿用。
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