Steven Karcher & Michael Servetus
The Vessel’s overturned foot. Advantageous for clearing the obstruction. Harvesting. Acquiring a concubine for the sake of a son. This is not a mistake.
Turn things on their head to clear obstructions to communication. Mingle with the new spirit and accept the drudgery it entails. Gather the people to welcome what is emerging. Be resolute and part from the past. These goings and comings release the energy now bound up in the past. You are connected with a creative force.
Richard Wilhelm
A ting with legs upturned.
Furthers removal of stagnating stuff.
One takes a concubine for the sake of her son.
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No blame.
If a ting is turned upside down before being used, no harm is done-on the contrary, this clears it of refuse. A concubine's position is lowly, but because she has a son she comes to be honored. These two metaphors express the idea that in a highly developed civilization, such as that indicated by this hexagram, every person of good will can in some way or other succeed. No matter how lowly he may be, provided he is ready to purify himself, he is accepted. He attains a station in which he can prove himself fruitful in accomplishment, and as a result he gains recognition.
