The lines of hexagram 45

  For the meaning of Eminent - expansion. Harvest - determination click HERE
  Image: 'Weaponry out of sight' might allude to King Wen after the conquest: he wrapped up the shields and spears and and made it known he would no more have recourse to wapons of war (see Marshall). 'Alert for danger' might be: 'alert and not anxious'.
  Line 1. 'To the end' might be: is not the end.  
  Line 2. Yue sacrifice: modest sacrifice in spring.
  Line 5. The "not" is a very strong one. Like NOT!! or not at all. It can apply to captives, or else to a the need in a group with ranks (like the army) not to be trustful or tell others too much.
  Line 6. 'Moan', other meanings: to give, sigh, pay tribute. 'Sigh', other meaning: consult.

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