Ko / Revolution (Molting)
above:Tui The Joyous, Lake
below:Li The Clinging, Flame
(What takes place as indicated by) Ko is believed in only
after it has been accomplished. There will be great progress
and success. Advantage will come from being firm and correct.
(In that case) occasion for repentance will disappear.
Overall Meaning
Revolution, the symbol of change
The character called Ko or Keh is used here in the sense of changing.
Originally used for the skin of an animal or bird, alive or dead, it received
the significance of changing at a very early time. Its earliest appearance,
indeed, in the first Book of the Shu, is in that sense. How the transition
was made from the idea of a skin or hide to that of change is a subject that
need not be entered on here. The author has before him the subject of
changes occurring - called for - in the state of the country; it may be on
the greatest scale. The necessity of them is recognized, and hints are given
as to the spirit and manner in which they should be brought about.
For the way in which the notion of change is brought out of the trigrams
of the figure, see Appendixes I and II. It is assumed in the Thwan that
change is viewed by people generally with suspicion and dislike, and should
not be made hastily. When made as a necessity, and its good effects appear,
the issues will be great and good. A proved necessity for them beforehand;
and a firm correctness in the conduct of them: - these are the conditions by
which changes should be regulated.