賁
Grace
La Grâce
Bì
Upper trigram
Mountain
Lower trigram
Fire
The Judgment
Grace has success. In small matters, it is advantageous to undertake something.
The Image
Fire at the foot of the mountain: the image of Grace. Thus the superior man proceeds to clarify current affairs, but dares not decide controversial questions in this manner.
Meaning
Beauty, form, elegance. Outer beauty must reflect an inner substance. The moment calls for attending to form without neglecting content.
The six lines
Line 1 (bottom)
He adorns his toes, leaves the carriage and walks.
Line 2
He adorns his beard.
Line 3
Gracious and moist. Constant perseverance brings good fortune.
Line 4
Grace or simplicity? A white horse comes as if on wings. It is not a brigand, it is a suitor.
Line 5
Grace in the hills and gardens. The roll of silk is meager and small. Humiliation, but the end brings good fortune.
Line 6 (top)
Simple grace. No blame.