Structural Analysis, Meaning, and Philosophical Inquiry of the Hexagram Huotian Dayou (Fire Over Heaven)
This article systematically investigates the fourteenth hexagram of the *I Ching*, *Huotian Dayou*, analyzing its structure (Li over Qian), delineating the rich connotations of 'Great Possession,' and interpreting its principle of 'One Softness in Supremacy Responded to by Five Yangs' through the lens of Pre-Qin texts, thereby revealing its profound significance in ancient political philosophy.
I. Related Phrases in the Shangshu
The Shangshu, Pan Geng Shang, states: "If you have internal harm, it lies in your heart" (汝有戕则在乃心). This refers to the dissatisfaction among the Yin people. This usage of "You" (to have) is not the specific name "Da You," but it can serve as a comparison.
The Shangshu, Hong Fan, states: "If you have great doubts" (汝则有大疑). This connects "Da" (Great) and "You" (to have), although it is not the specific term "Da You," the grammatical structure is similar.