Mazu Fortune Poem No. 38: Don't say the gods are distant and unclear.

Mazu Fortune Poem No. 38 is paired with the Tai · Peace hexagram. In plain words: The gods aren't as far away as you think. Pray sincerely and do good, and none of it goes to waste; heaven sees what's right.

Tai · Peace

Don't say the gods are distant and unclear.Pray with an honest heart, and good things come down.The blessings of good deeds never miss.Heaven's Way is clear; right and wrong come to light.

Original Chinese

莫說神明事渺茫誠心禱告降嘉祥福緣善慶真無爽天道昭昭曲直彰

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Questions people ask

Is Mazu Fortune Poem No. 38 a good fortune?

This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: The gods aren't as far away as you think. Pray sincerely and do good, and none of it goes to waste; heaven sees what's right. The choice is yours.

What does Mazu Fortune Poem No. 38 say in English?

Don't say the gods are distant and unclear. / Pray with an honest heart, and good things come down. / The blessings of good deeds never miss. / Heaven's Way is clear; right and wrong come to light.

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