Chinese fortune poems, one page each
Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy
Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 79: Secretly Helping Topple the Bronze Flag; Wei Ke and the Old Man Who Tied the Grass
Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 79 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Secretly Helping Topple the Bronze Flag; Wei Ke and the Old Man Who Tied the Grass”. In plain words: Remember to keep the vows and promises you made. Once you're safe again, don't forget how you felt when you first asked.
Original Chinese
The story behind it
Secretly Helping Topple the Bronze Flag; Wei Ke and the Old Man Who Tied the Grass
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Questions people ask
Is Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 79 a good fortune?
It is rated Fair Fortune. Remember to keep the vows and promises you made. Once you're safe again, don't forget how you felt when you first asked. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 79 say in English?
You made a vow to heaven and a bond with others. / You were kept safe, but the vow is still unpaid. / Catching the rabbit, you forget the snare entirely. / How could you treat your first promise so lightly?