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Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 15: Su Qin Rises at Last; Lord Shang Ignores Zhao Liang's Advice

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 15 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Su Qin Rises at Last; Lord Shang Ignores Zhao Liang's Advice”. In plain words: Some words are hard to swallow. Steer clear of quarrels for a while, and find a safe place to settle your heart.

Fair Fortune
Harsh words from others are the hardest to swallow.Suddenly, trouble comes knocking at the door.The eggs are broken, the nest is bare, with nowhere to rest.Hold your heart close, and choose the safe way.

Original Chinese

觸人口氣最難吞忽有災危禍到門卵破巢空無宿處深為穩便把心存

The story behind it

Su Qin Rises at Last; Lord Shang Ignores Zhao Liang's Advice

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Questions people ask

Is Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 15 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. Some words are hard to swallow. Steer clear of quarrels for a while, and find a safe place to settle your heart. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 15 say in English?

Harsh words from others are the hardest to swallow. / Suddenly, trouble comes knocking at the door. / The eggs are broken, the nest is bare, with nowhere to rest. / Hold your heart close, and choose the safe way.

Different temples may use slightly different versions.

A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

Chinese poem font: Wang Han-zong Li Shu (GPL v2), with a few added glyphs