Gu: Yuanheng, Li is in Sichuan; first A three days, then A three days.
The hexagram of "Gu Gua" is Xun (wind) down the Gen (mountain), which is the manifestation of strong winds rising from the mountain, symbolizing the rescue of ills and the rectification of chaos and the rectification of chaos. At this time, a gentleman helps the people, cultivates virtues, and corrects current shortcomings.
[Original text] The sixth day of the first lunar month, the Gu of the father, if you have a son to take the exam, there will be no blame; if you are serious, you will be lucky.
[Translation] The sixth day of the first lunar month, saving the ruined foundation of the father and inheriting the career of the father by a capable son will not harm; even if you encounter difficulties and obstacles, as long as you work hard, you will eventually be lucky.
[Original text] Ninety-two, the ghost of the mother cannot be chaste.
[Translation] Ninety-two, treat the problems caused by mothers, be patient and wait for the opportunity if the time is not ripe.
[Original text] Jiusan, Ganfu's Gu, there is a small regret, no big blame.
[Translation] Nine-three, to save the ruined foundation of the fathers, mistakes will occur in the process, and thus will cause regret, but there will be no major harm.
[Original text] June 4th, Yu's father's Gu, I went to see him stingy.
[Translation] June 4th, save the ruined foundation of the fathers and move forward, and you will inevitably feel regretful and regretful because of the delay of time.
[Original text] Sixth and Five, Ganfu's Gu, use reputation.
[Translation] Sixth and Five, saving the corrupt foundation of the fathers will definitely be praised by people.
[Original text] The first nine, do not serve the king and the prince, but be noble.
[Translation] The first nine, do not serve kings and princes, be transcendent to things, and be self-appreciated, so that one's own virtue is supreme.
Postmodern feminists will most likely sneer at what the "Gu Gua" says, or they may jump up and refute it. However, what we are talking about here is the situation more than three thousand years ago. The author truthfully expresses the popular family ethics concept after entering the patriarchal era through the matriarchal era. According to this view, a father is the head of the family and the core of power in the family; it is natural for a son to inherit his father's achievements. It is not only necessary to inherit, but also to carry forward it. This is the specific manifestation of "filial piety". If a son does not inherit his father's business, he will be morally criticized even if he can be promoted and made a fortune.
The patriarchal thoughts arising from patriarchal society and the discrimination and social oppression against women caused by this are later events and cannot be confused with the above views. Just as real historical facts cannot be viewed from a moralized historical perspective. In fact, with the gradual disintegration of the patriarchal society, patriarchal thought has lost its basis for existence, and the traditional patriarchal concept has encountered unprecedented challenges and has been subverted. But we cannot be overly optimistic, because the power of tradition is too powerful after all.
But one thing is certain, the arbitrary behavior of the sons in modern society has digged a deep gap in front of the brain-wrenching fathers, and people are increasingly distrusting the dogma of "son inheriting the father's business". Therefore, some fathers showed helplessness, while some fathers showed tolerance and understanding (whether disguised or sincere), and there were also some stubborn fathers.
