Harinam and Healing Heart Center
Healer, Teacher, Yogi
When a country obtains great power,
it becomes like the sea:
all streams run downward into it.
The more powerful it grows,
the greater the need for humility.
Humility means trusting the Tao,
thus never needing to be defensive.
Continue reading “Tao Te Ching – Verse 61 – When a country obtains great power, it becomes like the sea: all streams run downward into it.”
and then this: Tao Te Ching – Verse 60 – Governing a large country is like frying a small fish. You spoil it with too much poking.
See the previous reading: Today: Contemplate any situation before you act.. Do not jump to any conclusion because you think you know. from the I Ching
See the previous previous reading: Today: “The fool must be made to feel; if not the gravity of consequences for his behavior, then to feel consequences assigned as punishment, without anger or retribution; simply as a learning experience.” from the I Ching
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Thunder regenerates deep within Earth’s womb:
Sage rulers recognized that the end of Earth’s seasonal cycle was also the starting point of a new year and a time for dormancy.
They closed the passes at the Solstice to enforce a rest from commerce and activity.
The ruler himself did not travel.
You have passed this way before but you are not regressing.
This is progress, for the cycle now repeats itself, and this time you are aware that it truly is a cycle.
The return of old familiars is welcome.
You can be as sure of this cycle as you are that seven days bring the start of a new week.
Use this dormancy phase to plan which direction you will grow.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
You are about to experience a rebirth — about to be given another chance, a new lease on life.
You have persevered, gone the distance through an entire cycle — through the Spring of hope or new passion, through a Summer of growth and building, only to be sacrificed like the archetypal Harvest King at the Autumn reaping.
You lie dormant like seed beneath Winter snows now, healing and absorbing new energies in preparation for the new young Spring coming shortly to your life.
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above: K’un / The Receptive, Earth | |
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The idea of a turning point arises from the fact that after the dark lines have pushed all of the light lines upward and out of the hexagram, another light line enters the hexagram from below. The time of darkness is past. The winter solstice brings the victory of light. This hexagram is linked with the eleventh month, the month of the solstice (December- January).
THE JUDGEMENT RETURN. Success. After a time of decay comes the turning point. The powerful light that has been banished returns. There is movement, but it is not brought about by force. The upper trigram Kun is characterised by devotion; thus the movement is natural, arising spontaneously. For this reason the transformation of the old becomes easy. The old is discarded and the new is introduced. Both measures accord with the time; therefore no harm results. Societies of people sharing the same views are formed. But since these groups come together in full public knowledge and are in harmony with the time, all selfish separatist tendencies are excluded, and no mistake is made. The idea of RETURN is based on the course of nature. The movement is cyclic, and the course completes itself. Therefore it is not necessary to hasten anything artificially. Everything comes of itself at the appointed time. This is the meaning of heaven and earth. |
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THE IMAGE Thunder within the earth: The winter solstice has always been celebrated in China as the resting time of the year – a custom that survives in the time of rest observed at the new year. In winter the life energy, symbolised by thunder, the Arousing, is still underground. Movement is just at its beginning; therefore it must be strengthened by rest so that it will not be dissipated by being used prematurely. This principle, i.e., of allowing energy that is renewing itself to be reinforced by rest, applies to all similar situations. The return of health after illness, the return of understanding after an estrangement: everything must be treated tenderly and with care at the beginning, so that the return may lead to a flowering. |
“If you are told to meditate in individuality to universality, it only means to recognize your own value, your own merit, consciously; and if you can only do this, then everything will be all right.” Yogi Bhajan
and then this: Tao Te Ching – Verse 59 – For governing a country well there is nothing better than moderation
See the previous reading: Today: “The fool must be made to feel; if not the gravity of consequences for his behavior, then to feel consequences assigned as punishment, without anger or retribution; simply as a learning experience.” from the I Ching
See the previous previous reading: Today: “As you encounter obstacles, look within rather than laying blame elsewhere. This will lead to improvement in your relations with everything and things will go more smoothly.” from the I Ching
Also, See Bunyetta’s take on the Blood Moon from March 3.
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Beneath the immobile Mountain the arousing Thunder stirs:
The Superior Person preserves his freedom under oppressive conditions by watching what comes out of his mouth, as well as what goes in.
Endure and good fortune will come.
Nurture others in need, as if you were feeding yourself.
Take care not to provide sustenance for those who feed off others.
Stay as high as possible on the food chain.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
You are a conduit in this instance, able to provide the sustenance needed by others.
Position yourself to nourish the truly needy and worthy.
Avoid situations where you might be coerced into supporting the parasites and vermin who deprive your true charges.
Your own nourishment is an issue here, too.
Remember Lao Tzu’s three Great Treasures:
Only the person possessed of Compassion, Modesty and Frugality can remain fit enough to stay free of desperation and keep control of the situation.
Turning away from the path.
To remain persevering brings good fortune.
One should not cross the great water.
‘Fishing Boat’ – Tom Anderson
A man may be conscious of a deficiency in himself. He should be undertaking the nourishment of the people, but he has not the strength to do it. Thus he must turn from his accustomed path and beg counsel and help from a man who is spiritually his superior but undistinguished outwardly. If he maintains this attitude of mind perseveringly, success and good fortune are his. But he must remain aware of his dependence. He must not put his own person forward nor attempt great labors, such as crossing the great water.
A Thunderous Cloudburst shatters the oppressive humidity:
The Superior Person knows the release in forgiveness, pardoning the faults of others and dealing gently with those who sin against him.
It pays to accept things as they are for now.
If there is nothing else to be gained, a return brings good fortune.
If there is something yet to be gained, act on it at once.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
The relief you experience here is not your own personal pardon, but the release of others from your rigid expectations.
Like a hot air balloon, you will rise to new heights as you cast the heavy sandbags of resentments and restrictions away from you.
Feel the lightness of being that results from forgiving others and accepting them as they are.
Free yourself of the endless vigil of policing the behavior of others.
See them for who they are, not what they can or can’t do for you.
It is not possible that you will not create anything because you are a vibration; therefore, you must vibrate, and your vibration will create an action and reaction in relation to the universal vibration.” Yogi Bhajan
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and then this: Tao Te Ching – Verse 58 – “If a country is governed with tolerance, the people are comfortable and honest”
See the previous reading: Today: “As you encounter obstacles, look within rather than laying blame elsewhere. This will lead to improvement in your relations with everything and things will go more smoothly.” from the I Ching
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A fresh Spring at the foot of the Mountain:
The Superior Person refines his character by being thorough in every activity.
The Sage does not recruit students; the students seek him.
He asks nothing but a sincere desire to learn.
If the student doubts or challenges his authority, the Sage regretfully cuts his losses.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
This is a time of interchange between a mentor and pupil.
Whether you are the teacher or the student, it is a time of companionship along a mutual path.
This hexagram also emphasizes the eternal, cyclical nature of the mentor/student relationship — a mentor is merely a more seasoned pupil, further along on the journey.
A pupil holds within himself the seed of a future Master.
The best way to prove a fool wrong is to let him have his way.
To severely restrict his folly will invite him to always believe that his way would have been right.
In punishing folly
It does not further one
To commit transgressions.
The only thing that furthers
Is to prevent transgressions.
‘Punishment of the Baker’ – Jacopo da Pontormo (Italy, 1494-1557)
Sometimes an incorrigible fool must be punished. He who will not heed will be made to feel. This punishment is quite different from a preliminary shaking up. But the penalty should not be imposed in anger; it must be restricted to an objective guarding against unjustified excesses. Punishment is never an end in itself but serves merely to restore order.
This applies not only in regard to education but also in regard to the measures taken by a government against a populace guilty of transgressions. Governmental interference should always be merely preventive and should have as its sole aim the establishment of public security and peace.
Deep Water beneath the Earth’s surface:
Untapped resources are available.
The Superior Person nourishes and instructs the people, building a loyal, disciplined following.
Good fortune.
No mistakes if you follow a course led by experience.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
You must gain support from others.
Find a way to make others want to see your objectives met as badly as you want it.
How can they profit from the attainment of this goal?
Can you command confidence that you are just the person that can bring this plan to fruition?
“Between you and God, between you the creature and the Creator there is only one link, and that is the breath of life.” Yogi Bhajan
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The fool must be made to feel; if not the gravity of consequences for his behavior, then to feel consequences assigned as punishment, without anger or retribution; simply as a learning experience.
See: Today: “Whatever name of God you want to chant, just do it” – Yogi Bhajan
and then this: Tao Te Ching – Verse 56 – Those who know don’t talk. Those who talk don’t know.
See the previous reading: Tao Te Ching – Verse 56 – Those who know don’t talk. Those who talk don’t know.
See the previous previous reading: Today: “As you encounter obstacles, look within rather than laying blame elsewhere. This will lead to improvement in your relations with everything and things will go more smoothly.” from the I Ching
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A fresh Spring at the foot of the Mountain:
The Superior Person refines his character by being thorough in every activity.
The Sage does not recruit students; the students seek him.
He asks nothing but a sincere desire to learn.
If the student doubts or challenges his authority, the Sage regretfully cuts his losses.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
This is a time of interchange between a mentor and pupil.
Whether you are the teacher or the student, it is a time of companionship along a mutual path.
This hexagram also emphasizes the eternal, cyclical nature of the mentor/student relationship — a mentor is merely a more seasoned pupil, further along on the journey.
A pupil holds within himself the seed of a future Master.
The best way to prove a fool wrong is to let him have his way.
To severely restrict his folly will invite him to always believe that his way would have been right.
In punishing folly
It does not further one
To commit transgressions.
The only thing that furthers
Is to prevent transgressions.
‘Punishment of the Baker’ – Jacopo da Pontormo (Italy, 1494-1557)
Sometimes an incorrigible fool must be punished. He who will not heed will be made to feel. This punishment is quite different from a preliminary shaking up. But the penalty should not be imposed in anger; it must be restricted to an objective guarding against unjustified excesses. Punishment is never an end in itself but serves merely to restore order.
This applies not only in regard to education but also in regard to the measures taken by a government against a populace guilty of transgressions. Governmental interference should always be merely preventive and should have as its sole aim the establishment of public security and peace.
Deep Water beneath the Earth’s surface:
Untapped resources are available.
The Superior Person nourishes and instructs the people, building a loyal, disciplined following.
Good fortune.
No mistakes if you follow a course led by experience.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
You must gain support from others.
Find a way to make others want to see your objectives met as badly as you want it.
How can they profit from the attainment of this goal?
Can you command confidence that you are just the person that can bring this plan to fruition?
“It is God who created you and it is to God that you will go. Nothing exists in between. This world is a temporary visitation. Visit it with love and remember that if you have not learned to leave this earth in happiness, your soul shall be stuck on this earth.” Yogi Bhajan
Again, we are forewarned to abandon tribal instincts for intuitive, intelligent and creative behavior (a recurring theme in these readings).
That is our salvation.
See: Today: “Whatever name of God you want to chant, just do it” – Yogi Bhajan
and then this: Tao Te Ching – Verse 56 – Those who know don’t talk. Those who talk don’t know.
See the previous reading: Tao Te Ching – Verse 56 – Those who know don’t talk. Those who talk don’t know.
See the previous previous reading: Today: “As you encounter obstacles, look within rather than laying blame elsewhere. This will lead to improvement in your relations with everything and things will go more smoothly.” from the I Ching
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Heaven reflects the Flame of clarity:
The Superior Person analyzes the various levels and working parts of the social structure, and uses them to advantage.
Success if you keep to your course.
You may cross to the far shore.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
This is a matter of Positioning — not only yourself, but others as well.
There are niches to be filled, potentials to be realized, right livelihoods to be found.
You are not building a new organization, but shoring up an existing infrastructure.
It’s worth the effort, because it will provide union, community, and an ironclad alliance.
Six in the second place means:The clan holds tightly, armed against outsiders. Fellowship with men in the clan.
Harvard Club – London’s top private club |
| There is danger here of formation of a separate faction on the basis of personal and egotistic interests. Such factions, which are exclusive and, instead of welcoming all men, must condemn one group in order to unite the others, originate from low motives and therefore lead in the course of time to humiliation. |
Winds of change high in the Heavens:
Air currents carry the weather.
Dense clouds blow in from the West, but still no rain.
The Superior Person fine tunes the image he presents to the world.
Small successes.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
No matter what you do, the fruit of your labors never seems to ripen.
Your reward remains just out of reach.
Men have gone mad from such anticipation.
Don’t lose your balance lunging for the brass ring.
While the Fates continue to restrain you, go them one better and display a self-generated restraint and grace.
Look for the humor in the situation.
“Whatever name of God you want to chant, just do it. It will tune you in. It will be your own biofeedback machine.” Yogi Bhajan
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You must add sufficient discipline to your life before you can impose restrictions on others.
and then this: Tao Te Ching – Verse 55 – He who is in harmony with the Tao is like a newborn child
See the previous reading: Today: “As you encounter obstacles, look within rather than laying blame elsewhere. This will lead to improvement in your relations with everything and things will go more smoothly.” from the I Ching
See the previous pevious reading: Today: “A society based on greed and avarice will necessarily fail. Exercise your compassion in order to expel those poisons.” from the I Ching
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Waters difficult to keep within the Lake’s banks:
The Superior Person examines the nature of virtue and makes himself a standard that can be followed.
Self-discipline brings success; but restraints too binding bring self-defeat.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
Cultivating the proper disciplines and the proper degree of discipline are the concerns of this hexagram.
By limiting options, you may give more attention to priorities.
One who is all over the map is no less lost than one without a map.
Avoid asceticism, however.
Deprivation is not wise discipline.
The key here is regulation, not restriction.
He travels easily with economy and simplicity.
This brings merit.
Sweet limitation brings good fortune.
Going brings esteem.
The limitation must be carried out in the right way if it is to be effective. If we seek to impose restrictions on others only, while evading them ourselves, these restrictions will always be resented and will provoke resistance. If, however, a man in a leading position applies the limitation first to himself, demanding little from those associated with him, and with modest means manages to achieve something, good fortune is the result. Where such an example occurs, it meets with emulation, so that whatever is undertaken must succeed.
Deep Water beneath the Earth’s surface:
Untapped resources are available.
The Superior Person nourishes and instructs the people, building a loyal, disciplined following.
Good fortune.
No mistakes if you follow a course led by experience.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
You must gain support from others.
Find a way to make others want to see your objectives met as badly as you want it.
How can they profit from the attainment of this goal?
Can you command confidence that you are just the person that can bring this plan to fruition?
“Living on this earth does not matter if we have lived with grace, and fundamentally we know that living on this earth with grace is all that matters. If we have not lived on this earth gracefully, it will be very difficult to leave this earth gracefully.” Yogi Bhajan
As you encounter obstacles, look within rather than laying blame elsewhere. This will lead to improvement in your relations with everything and things will go more smoothly.
and then this: Tao Te Ching – Verse 54 – Whoever is planted in the Tao will not be rooted up
See the previous reading: Today: “A society based on greed and avarice will necessarily fail. Exercise your compassion in order to expel those poisons.” from the I Ching
See the previous previous reading: Today: “Let your inner radiance shine. Perceived through eyes, ears and your presence, it produces an alchemical transformation in all you touch.” from the I Ching
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Ominous roiling in the Crater Lake atop the Volcano:
When meeting an impasse, the Superior Person turns his gaze within, and views the obstacle from a new perspective.
Offer your opponent nothing to resist.
Let a sage guide you in this.
Good fortune lies along this course.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
The Obstacle lies in obstinance.
An insistence on only one way of proceeding has brought things to an impasse.
You may either continue banging your head with irresistible force against this immovable object, or you might step back and survey this situation from a fresh perspective.
Which is immobile here — the obstruction or your attitude?
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The hexagram pictures a dangerous abyss lying before us and a steep, inaccessible mountain rising behind us. We are surrounded by obstacles; at the same time, since the mountain has the attribute of keeping still, there is implicit a hint as to how we can extricate ourselves. The hexagram represents obstructions that appear in the course of time but that can and should be overcome. Therefore all the instruction given is directed to overcoming them.
THE JUDGEMENT OBSTRUCTION. The southwest furthers. The southwest is the region of retreat, the northeast that of advance. Here an individual is confronted by obstacles that cannot be overcome directly. In such a situation it is wise to pause in view of the danger and to retreat. However, this is merely a preparation for overcoming the obstructions. One must join forces with friends of like mind and put himself under the leadership of a man equal to the situation: then one will succeed in removing the obstacles. This requires the will to persevere just when one apparently must do something that leads away from his goal. This unswerving inner purpose brings good fortune in the end. An obstruction that lasts only for a time is useful for self-development. This is the value of adversity. THE IMAGE Water on the mountain: |
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Heaven Lake, Baekdu Mountain – a crater lake on the border separating China and North Korea |
| Difficulties and obstructions throw a man back upon himself. While the inferior man seeks to put the blame on other persons, bewailing his fate, the superior man seeks the error within himself, and through this introspection the external obstacle becomes for him an occasion for inner enrichment and education. |
“When a man knows himself, he knows every self. When a man loves himself, he loves every self.” Yogi Bhajan
Whoever is planted in the Tao
will not be rooted up.
Whoever embraces the Tao
will not slip away.
Her name will be held in honor
from generation to generation.
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