Ming I / Darkening of the Light

above: K'un The Receptive, Earth
below: Li The Clinging, Flame

The fourth [six], divided, shows its subject (just) entered into the left side of the belly (of the dark land). (But) he is able to carry out the mind appropriate (in the condition indicated by) Ming I, quitting the gate and courtyard (of the lord of darkness).

Line 4 is weak, but in its right place. Ku Hsi says he does not understand the symbolism, as given in the Text. The translation indicates the view of it commonly accepted. The subject of the line evidently escapes from his position of danger with little damage.