Gua 50
Ancient Comments on the Image
Judgment
Moving Lines
1
The cauldron is overturned on its toes; advantageous to remove the blockage, obtain a concubine by means of her child, no blame.
2
The cauldron has substance; my enemy has an affliction, unable to approach me, auspicious.
3
The cauldron ears are changed; its movement blocked, pheasant fat not eaten; just then rain, regret diminishes, final outcome auspicious.
4
The cauldron breaks a foot, overturns the duke’s ritual nourishment; its form is drenched, ominous.
Ancient Comments on the Moving Lines
1
The cauldron is overturned on its toes; it is not yet contrary. Advantageous to remove the blockage, for one follows the noble.
2
The cauldron has substance; be cautious of where one goes. My enemy has an affliction; ultimately without fault.
Ancient Comments on the Judgment
The Cauldron is an image. Using wood to enter fire, it is cooking and nourishing. The sage flourishes in offering to the High Deity, and greatly flourishes in nourishing sages and worthies. Through entering influence, ears and eyes become clear and bright; the yielding advances and proceeds upward, obtains the center and responds to the firm—thus it is primary flourishing.