Friday, October 17th, 2025, 26th day of the eighth lunar month

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Today's hexagram:Ground wind rising（䷭）

The Book of ChangesNo.forty-sixThe hexagram states that there is a rising Kun (earth) and a falling Xun (wind), with trees growing in the earth and gradually rising.

Hexagram revelation:“rise”for“Gradual increase”It symbolizes the growth process of things from weak to strong, from low to high. Shangkun represents inclusiveness, carrying and following the Heavenly Way, while Xiaxun represents inclusivenesswindRepresents gentle growth, humility and enterprising,“Wood growing in the ground”The imagery is like a seedling rooting and branching in the soil, gradually growing taller, symbolizing“Taking flexibility as the method and accumulation as the foundation, we can steadily improve by following the trend”Rising requires taking advantage of the situation, accumulating small gains, and moving towards a bright direction. The deeper the tree roots, the more stable its ascent, symbolizing that the accumulation of virtue and strength is the foundation of ascent. The core value is“Gradual progress and gradual accumulation”.

You can enjoy a grander sight by climbing to a greater height.

today in historytwenty

On this day a year ago, the modern literary figure Mr. Ba Jin passed away. Ba Jin, originally named Li Yaotang, is a giant in the history of modern Chinese literature. He was influenced by the New Culture Movement in his early years and devoted himself to literary creation after studying in France,two thousand and fiveyeartenmoonseventeenThe passing of the day marks the end of a lifetime witnessing the changes in China over the past century.His most famous works are

Torrent Trilogy “”——Family, Spring, and Autumn, using feudal families as a microcosm, accuse the oppression of ritual and education, praise the spirit of youth resistance, and become a milestone in anti feudal literature;In addition, there areLove Trilogy“Fog, Rain, Electricity”；Cold NightFocusing on the survival difficulties of ordinary people after the Anti Japanese War, showing practical careHe persisted in humanitarian ideals throughout his life and wrote in his later years《Random Thoughts》Deeply reflecting on history has demonstrated the conscience and courage of intellectuals.Pioneering the development of contemporary Chinese literatureConfession consciousness“Pioneer.”Ba Jin rooted himself in the era with a realistic style, always focusing on human liberation and the fate of the common people, breaking the literary avoidance of reality. He is hailed as

The Conscience of 20th Century Chinese Literature“His works not only enlightened the minds of several generations of readers, but also established a foundation for later literature”Literature carries the message and sincerity is the essence of literature“The benchmark has profoundly influenced the development direction of modern Chinese literature.”的标杆，深刻影响了中国现代文学的发展方向。