Hexagram 61 Line 2: 九二

Classical Chinese Text

九二 鳴鶴在陰。其子和之。我有好爵。吾與爾靡之。

鳴鶴在陰。其子和之

Line Commentary

A crane calling in the shade. Its young answers it. I have a good goblet. I will share it with you. This refers to the involuntary influence of inner being upon persons of kindred spirit. The crane need not show itself on a high hill—it may be quite hidden when it sounds its call, yet its young will hear its note and give answer. Whenever a feeling is voiced with truth and frankness, whenever a deed is the clear expression of sentiment, a mysterious and far-reaching influence is exerted. The root of all influence lies in one's own inner being.

Commentary

A crane calling in the shade. Its young answers it. I have a good goblet; I will share it with you. The crane need not show itself on a high hill—it may be quite hidden when it sounds its call, yet its young will hear its note and give answer. Whenever a feeling is voiced with truth and frankness, a mysterious and far-reaching influence is exerted. The root of all influence lies in one's own inner being.