Darkening of the Light

The Judgment

明夷，利艱貞。

Darkening of the Light. In adversity it furthers one to be persevering.

The Image

明入地中，明夷；君子以蒞眾，用晦而明。

The light has sunk into the earth: the image of Darkening of the Light. Thus the superior person veils their light.

In one line

When the light is dimmed, conceal your brightness and endure.

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