Chinese fortune poems, one page each
Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy
Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 50: Fan Li Retires to the Five Lakes; Admiral Zheng He Sails the Western Seas
Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 50 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Fan Li Retires to the Five Lakes; Admiral Zheng He Sails the Western Seas”. In plain words: Hold the rudder steady and raise your sail. A fair wind will take you where you want to go, and you'll come home full and content.
Original Chinese
The story behind it
Fan Li Retires to the Five Lakes; Admiral Zheng He Sails the Western Seas
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 50 a good fortune?
It is rated Fair Fortune. Hold the rudder steady and raise your sail. A fair wind will take you where you want to go, and you'll come home full and content. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 50 say in English?
Across five lakes and four seas, your boat sails on. / Hoist the sail high and hold the rudder firm. / A fair wind carries you wherever you wish, / with a boat full of treasure and a happy heart.