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Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 55: King Wu of Zhou Takes the Throne; Guo Ai Marries the Princess

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 55 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “King Wu of Zhou Takes the Throne; Guo Ai Marries the Princess”. In plain words: Blessings pass down the family, with plenty to eat and wear. Life is calm and happy. Eating when you're hungry and sleeping when you're tired is a blessing in itself.

Fair Fortune
Handed down unbroken, praised by children's children,with food and clothes aplenty, your riches come from heaven.In halls of gold and jade, people are glad.Eat when you're hungry, sleep when you're tired.

Original Chinese

相傳罔替子孫贊衣祿豐盈富在天金馬玉堂人快樂飢時吃飯困時眠

The story behind it

King Wu of Zhou Takes the Throne; Guo Ai Marries the Princess

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Questions people ask

Is Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 55 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. Blessings pass down the family, with plenty to eat and wear. Life is calm and happy. Eating when you're hungry and sleeping when you're tired is a blessing in itself. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 55 say in English?

Handed down unbroken, praised by children's children, / with food and clothes aplenty, your riches come from heaven. / In halls of gold and jade, people are glad. / Eat when you're hungry, sleep when you're tired.

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