Hexagramme 49 sur 64
La Révolution
革 · Gé
Dui (Lake) · Li (Fire)
Le Jugement
(Ce qui a lieu selon ce qu'indique) Ko n'est cru qu'après avoir été accompli. Il y aura grand progrès et succès. L'avantage viendra du fait d'être ferme et correct. (Dans ce cas) l'occasion de regret disparaîtra.
Les six traits
Trait 1
The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject (as if he were) bound with the skin of a yellow ox.
Trait 2
The second SIX, divided, shows its subject making his changes after some time has passed. Action taken will be fortunate. There will be no error.
Trait 3
The third NINE, undivided, shows that action taken by its subject will be evil. Though he be firm and correct, his position is perilous. If the change (he contemplates) have been three times fully discussed, he will be believed in.
Trait 4
The fourth NINE, undivided, shows occasion for repentance disappearing (from its subject). Let him be believed in; and though he change (existing) ordinances, there will be good fortune.
Trait 5
The fifth NINE, undivided, shows the great man (producing his changes) as the tiger (does when he) changes (his stripes). Before he divines (and proceeds to action), faith has been reposed in him.
Trait 6
The sixth SIX, divided, shows the superior man producing his changes as the leopard (does when he) changes (his spots), while small men change their faces (and show their obedience). To go forward (now) would lead to evil, but there will be good fortune in abiding firm and correct.
Thèmes centraux
- transformation
- moment opportun
- renouveau
- être cru
Texte classique : la traduction de James Legge (1882, domaine public), présentée en anglais. Les traductions arrivent bientôt.