Ku / Work on What Has Been Spoiled [Decay]

above:K^ en Keeping Still, Mountain
below:Sun The Gentle, Wind

The fifth [six], divided, shows (a son) dealing with the troubles caused by his father. He obtains the praise of using (the fit instrument for his work).

The weak line 5, it has been said, is the seat of the ruler; but its proper correlate is the strong 2, the strong siding champion minister, to whom the work of the hexagram is delegated.