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.
IV. Related Sayings in the Lunyu
The Lunyu, Wei Zheng: "To govern by virtue is like the North Star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it" (为政以德，譬如北辰，居其所而众星共之). This aligns with the image of Six Five in Da You, yieldingly occupying the position of honor while all above and below respond to it.
The Lunyu, Tai Bo: "How towering was the virtue of Shun and Yu, who possessed the realm but did not claim it!" (巍巍乎，舜禹之有天下也而不与焉). Possessing the realm but not claiming it as private—this is the spirit of public justice in Da You.