Mazu Fortune Poem No. 90: Carpenter or wheelwright, stick to your one craft.

Mazu Fortune Poem No. 90 is paired with the Jian · Obstruction hexagram. In plain words: One good craft is enough to feed your family. Don't chase a grander trade too eagerly, or you might stir up trouble instead.

Jian · Obstruction

Carpenter or wheelwright, stick to your one craft.It's enough to keep your family well fed.Don't dream of changing trades for something grander,or you'll stir up waves and lose your peace.

Original Chinese

梓匠輪輿一事耑養家餬口足盤餐莫生奢望思遷業惹得風波反不安

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Questions people ask

Is Mazu Fortune Poem No. 90 a good fortune?

This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: One good craft is enough to feed your family. Don't chase a grander trade too eagerly, or you might stir up trouble instead. The choice is yours.

What does Mazu Fortune Poem No. 90 say in English?

Carpenter or wheelwright, stick to your one craft. / It's enough to keep your family well fed. / Don't dream of changing trades for something grander, / or you'll stir up waves and lose your peace.

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