Pi / Grace
above:K^ en Keeping Still, Mountain
below:Li The Clinging, Flame
Pi indicates that there should be free course (in what it
denotes). There will be little advantage (however) if allowed
to advance (and take the lead).
Overall Meaning
Ornamental, the symbol of model
The character of Pi is the symbol of what is ornamental and of the act of adorning. As there is ornament in nature, so should there be in society; but its place is secondary to that of what is substantial. This is the view of King Wan in his Thwan. The symbolism of the separate lines is sometimes fantastic.