The I Ching or The Book of Changes and its Relation to the Life of Modern China

Book of Changes and the Life in Modern China
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Book of Changes and the Life in Modern China
The Book of Changes, also called I-Ching by many, is a special book used to guide people’s ethical decisions on how they should live their lives. It is also commonly used by powerful people and rulers as a manual of their actions in consideration to the future. Since it also involves topics and information applicable in the future, it is also treated as an oracle. “If two people are in the same heart, the profit will cut off the gold; the words of the same heart are like orchids” is a passage that is part of the Book of Changes. There can be numerous meanings depending on the readers’ perception, and in this essay, the perceived meaning of the passage will be discussed and connected to modern China.
“If two people are in the same heart, the profit will cut off the gold; the words of the same heart are like orchids.” The passage mentions having the same heart, which means two people with the same intentions, yearning, and values. The words of these two people are likened to orchids which symbolize good things such as love, beauty, luxury, strength, and refinement. Gold is often used to represent wealth, success, and extravagance, all material and physical. If two people have the same intentions, their profit cannot be measured by something material only and can be something greater. The words of these people can grow and influence others in a positive way (Fendos, 2018).
In modern China, this can be applied because if the people work towards one goal with the same values, without wanting to get ahead of on...