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Decrease
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Decrease and simplification
The classic text
In EnglishDecrease and simplification. Decreasing yourself for others returns as gain
Original text · Judgement (卦辭)有孚，元吉，无咎，可貞，利有攸往
Original text · Image (象辭)山下有澤，損；君子以懲忿窒欲
TrigramsUpper Mountain ☶ · Lower Lake ☱
Original text · Judgement (卦辭)有孚，元吉，无咎，可貞，利有攸往
Original text · Image (象辭)山下有澤，損；君子以懲忿窒欲
TrigramsUpper Mountain ☶ · Lower Lake ☱
What to do
Carry out
1. Reduce desire 2. Curb anger 3. Cut what is excess
Be careful
Decreasing yourself for others returns as gain