| 2. Earth over Earth (Kun) 四 : 000000 0 | ||
| 六四 括囊,无咎无譽 | ||
| Six Fourth: Binding the sack, there is no blame, no praise. | ||
| The term "Gwal" refers to tying something, while "Nang" means a pocket. "Gwal Nang" refers to sealing a pocket. In this case, someone has been captured during a war but kept silent about the enemy's situation, maintaining their honor but losing their freedom. The person asking about the hexagram is currently in a situation where no gain or loss is to be made by speaking out. It is best to remain silent, as both oneself and others will be protected. |