37. THE FAMILY (THE CLAN)
Chia Jên
The Judgement
THE FAMILY. The perseverance of the woman furthers.
The Image
Wind comes forth from fire: The image of THE FAMILY. Thus the superior man has substance in his words And duration in his way of life.
The Lines
Nine at the top: His work commands respect. In the end good fortune comes.
The Image says: The good fortune of 'commanding respect' is due to the fact that one reflects on oneself.
Nine in the fifth place: As a king he approaches his family. Fear not. Good fortune.
The Image says: 'As a king he approaches his family.' They are in contact with each other through love.
Six in the fourth place: She is the treasure of the house. Great good fortune.
The Image says: 'She is the treasure of the house. Great good fortune.' She is devoted and in her place.
Nine in the third place: When tempers flare up in the family, too great severity brings remorse. Good fortune, nevertheless. When woman and child dally and laugh, it leads in the end to humiliation.
The Image says: 'When tempers flare up in the family,' one has not failed. 'When woman and child dally and laugh,' the order of the family is lost.
Six in the second place: She should not follow her whims. She must attend within to the food. Perseverance brings good fortune.
The Image says: The good fortune of the six in the second place is due to its being devoted and gentle.
Nine at the beginning: Firm seclusion within the family. Remorse disappears.
The Image says: 'Firm seclusion within the family.' The will has not yet changed.