Hexagram 20 · 觀 guān

Observing · line 6

上九:觀其生,君子无咎。

The sixth line, undivided, shows its subject contemplating his character to see if it be indeed that of a superior man. He will not fall into error.

James Legge, 1882

Hexagram 20 Observing · Judgement

觀:盥而不薦,有孚顒若。

Kwân shows (how he whom it represents should be like) the worshipper who has washed his hands, but not (yet) presented his offerings;—with sincerity and an appearance of dignity (commanding reverent regard).

James Legge, 1882