Pocket Temple

The 100 Guanyin lots

Lot 45 of 100

Gentleness is naturally better than hard strength

The poem

溫柔自是勝強剛積善于門太吉昌若是有人占此卦宛如止渴遇瓊漿

In English

Gentleness is naturally better than hard strength.Piling up good deeds at the gate brings great fortune.If someone draws this sign,it is like finding fine water when you are parched.

What it says

The poem says gentleness often beats forceful hardness, and that building up kind deeds at home brings lasting good fortune. Drawing this lot is like finding fresh water when thirsty. Approach things with a soft manner and steady kindness.

A thought to take with you

In conflict, try gentleness over force; sustained kindness builds real strength.

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