42. Increase · 益 九五

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In practice

A generous, kind heart is sure to receive help and blessings from heaven.

The poetry

There is sincere trust and a kind heart: do not ask. Great good fortune. There is sincere trust: my virtue is met with kindness.

九五:有孚惠心,勿問元吉。有孚惠我德。

象曰:有孚惠心,勿問之矣。惠我德,大得志也。

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