Meng (Youthful Folly)
K'AN
Line 1 - To make a fool develop apply discipline - remove the fetters
Line 2 - Bear with fools in kindness - Know how to take women - The son leads the household
Line 3 - Take not a maiden who, when she sees a man of bronze,
Loses possession of herself.
Nothing furthers.
Ken
Line 4 - Entangled folly brings humiliation
Line 5 - Childlike folly brings good fortune.
Line 6 - In punishing folly It does not further one To commit transgressions. The only thing that furthers
Is to prevent transgressions.
Interpretation
A mountain (stability) over a body of water (transition)
This hexagram speaks of innocence and immaturity. It suggests that one who is not knowledgeable should consult with those who have more experience. In this way, inexperience can force growth.
