Great Taming (Dà Chù)

Judgment

大畜：利贞，不家食吉，利涉大川。

Plain Meaning：Great accumulation: steadfastness furthers; not eating at home brings fortune—it profits to cross the great water.

Image (Great Commentary)

天在山中，大畜；君子以多识前言往行，以畜其德。

Line Texts

• 初九有厉利已。

  Danger ahead—it profits to desist.

• 九二舆说輹。

  The axle straps removed—halting on purpose to build strength.

• 九三良马逐，利艰贞。曰闲舆卫，利有攸往。

  Fine horses in pursuit—steadfast in hardship; daily practice of defense, then advance.

• 六四童牛之牿，元吉。

  A headboard on the young bull—restraining early; supreme fortune.

• 六五豮豕之牙，吉。

  The tusks of a gelded boar—the root of danger removed; fortune.

• 上九何天之衢，亨。

  Bearing the highway of heaven—accumulated power now flows freely.

Symbolism

Heaven within the mountain: vast accumulation of virtue and power.

Life Lesson

Accumulate deeply before releasing; restraint builds the strength that later prevails.

Modern Application

Bank knowledge and resources; pace yourself before launching big.

Words of Caution

Advancing before the store is full invites setback.