Hexagram 4 Line 5: 六五
Position: Line 5 (Upper Trigram)六五 —Yin ⚋ (Broken)Register: auspiciousFamous Line
Classical Chinese Text
六五 童蒙。吉。
童蒙吉
童tóngyoung
蒙ménginexperienced
吉jípromising
Line Commentary
Childlike openness brings good fortune. The key word is childlike, not childish. No arrogance, genuine curiosity, willingness to not-know. This is the right attitude.
Commentary
Childlike folly brings good fortune. You seek instruction with an unassuming heart, devoid of arrogance, subordinating yourself to the teacher. This is the right path—genuine curiosity, willingness to not-know, positions you to be helped. The wise teacher recognizes such a student.
When This Line Changes
If Line 5 changes, Hexagram 4 Meng (Youthful Folly) transforms into Hexagram 59 Huan (Dispersion).
Parent Hexagram
Youthful Folly
Meng蒙 (4)
Mountain (艮) over Water (坎)
Upper Trigram: ☶ Mountain | Lower Trigram: ☵ Water