arrogance brings danger and downfall


 

Arrogance in ambition

or conduct brings danger, downfall,

and isolation. Remain quietly joined to

the will of the Sage. The abandonment

of gentleness and humility leads

to misfortune. 

 

sixth changing line

from The I Ching, or Book of Changes

Hexagram 1, Ch’ien / The Creative

 

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something mysterious and perfect

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Something mysterious

and perfect existed before even heaven

and earth were born. Silent, immeasurable,

standing alone and unchanging, moving

without end or exhaustion, it is the

mother of the known and

unknown universe.

 

I don’t know

its name, so I call it by an

alias: tao. Forced to describe

it, I only say, “It is

great.”

 

That which is great continues.

That which continues goes far.

That which goes far returns.

 

Therefore tao is great,

Heaven is great, earth is great,

a person of tao is great. These

are the four greatnesses

in the universe.

 

A person of tao follows earth.

Earth follows Heaven.

Heaven follows tao.

Tao follows its

own nature.

 

Tao te Ching of Lao Tzu

Chapter 25


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an outpouring of benevolent energy

to the surfers who saved my life

 

If you are alert to the Creative, 

you will meet with good

fortune now.

 

This hexagram signals a time when the fundamental creative power of the universe is available to you. An unrestricted outpouring of benevolent energy from the heavens makes possible profound progress for those who are conscientiously following proper principles.

Frantic activity is not in order. Your responsibility instead is to be open and receptive to the Higher Power, allowing it to guide your actions. By allowing inferior thoughts and habits to pass away, you make room for an expansion of your superior qualities, which leads inevitably to good fortune.

In your conduct with others, embody tolerance, reticence, and gentleness. Strive to meet others halfway in every situation. To overextend yourself, or require that of another, is to create an undesirable imbalance.

Your attitude toward the Sage is most important. Alertness and receptiveness are paramount. To receive the powerful assistance of the Creative, remain humble, patient, accepting, and responsive. Careful attention to truth brings vast rewards at this time.
 

The I Ching, or Book of Changes

Hexagram 1, Ch’ien / The Creative

 

FOURTH LINE
A place of transition. There is
the possibility of progress in many directions.
Let go of preconceived notions about your proper path.
You succeed by allowing the Creative to guide you.

 

further guidance from

wei wu wei ching chapter 1 ☯️ the way to enlightenment

 

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enlightenment absorbs this universe

arp 107

 

Enlightenment absorbs this  

universe of qualities. When that

merging occurs, there is nothing

but God. This is the only

doctrine.

 

There is no word for it,

no mind to understand it with,

no categories of transcendence or

non-transcendence, no vow of

silence, no mystical

attitude.

 

There is no Shiva and

no Shakti in enlightenment,

and if something remains, that

whatever-it-is is the

only teaching.

 

Lalla

naked song

 

why prophets were given hardship

this whole universe is the Beloved

 

Soul guides and prophets

have an innate innocence, but they are

subject to the same consequences as everyone.

If a donkey veers off-course, he will be hit with a stick.

If you do wrong, you will be punished. Abu Bakr said

that steadiness is the central virtue. From the

mind’s stability comes right action

which in turn balances the

intelligence.

 

They asked me why

prophets were given hardship.

I said it helps to have clear indications.

And I added silently to myself, Be more

humble like someone help captive.

Bow to the one who

can free you.

 

Bahauddin, father of Rumi

the drowned book