Hexagram 4 Line 6: 上九
Position: Line 6 (Upper Trigram)上九 —Yang ⚊ (Solid)Register: blameless
Classical Chinese Text
上九 擊蒙。不利為寇。利禦寇。
擊jīstriking
蒙ménginexperience
不bùnot
利lìworthwhile
為wéito be
寇kòuassailant
利lìworthwhile
禦yùto defend against
寇kòuassailant
Line Commentary
Sometimes a fool must be stopped, not taught. But the punishment should prevent future harm, not avenge past wrongs. Defense, not attack.
When This Line Changes
If Line 6 changes, Hexagram 4 Meng (Youthful Folly) transforms into Hexagram 7 Shi (The Army).
Parent Hexagram
Youthful Folly
Meng蒙 (4)
Mountain (艮) over Water (坎)
Upper Trigram: ☶ Mountain | Lower Trigram: ☵ Water