50. THE CALDRON
Ting
The Judgement
THE CALDRON. Supreme good fortune. Success.
The Image
Fire over wood: the image of THE CALDRON. Thus the superior man consolidates his fate By making his position correct.
The Lines
Nine at the top: The caldron has rings of jade. Great good fortune. Nothing that does not further.
The Image says: 'Rings of jade at the top.' The strong and the weak are in harmony.
Six in the fifth place: The caldron has yellow handles, golden carrying rings. Perseverance furthers.
The Image says: 'The caldron has yellow handles.' The middle is substantial.
Nine in the fourth place: The legs of the caldron are broken. The prince's meal is spilled and his person is soiled. Misfortune.
The Image says: 'The prince's meal is spilled.' How can one be trusted?
Nine in the third place: The handle of the caldron is altered. One is impeded in his course. The fat of the pheasant is not eaten. Once rain falls, remorse is spent. Good fortune comes in the end.
The Image says: 'The handle of the caldron is altered.' One has lost the meaning.
Nine in the second place: There is food in the caldron. My comrades are envious, but they cannot harm me. Good fortune.
The Image says: 'There is food in the caldron.' One should be careful where one goes. 'My comrades are envious.' In the end there is no blame.
Six at the beginning: A caldron with legs upturned. Furthers removal of stagnating stuff. One takes a concubine for the sake of her son. No blame.
The Image says: 'A caldron with legs upturned.' This is not yet a violation. 'Furthers removal of stagnating stuff,' in order to follow the noble.