39. Held Back · 蹇 上六
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In practice
You've reached such maturity and confidence that you can face difficulties calmly and help others; in the same way, you'll receive help from those above you.
The poetry
Going: hardship. Coming: greatness. Good fortune. It is favorable to see the great person.
上六：往蹇來碩，吉；利見大人。
象曰：往蹇來碩，志在內也。利見大人，以從貴也。
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