M^ eng / Youthful Folly
above: K^ en Keeping Still, Mountain
below: K'an The Abysmal, Water
Six at the beginning means:
To make a fool develop
It furthers one to apply discipline.
The fetters should be removed.
To go on in this way bring humiliation.
Law is the beginning of education. Youth in its inexperience is
inclined at first to take everything carelessly and playfully. It must
be shown the seriousness of life. A certain measure of taking oneself
in hand, brought about by strict discipline, is a good thing. He who
plays with life never amounts to anything. However, discipline should
not degenerate into drill. Continuous drill has a humiliating effect
and cripples a man's powers.