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The 100 Guanyin lots

Lot 22 of 100

The fields on every side are parched and cracked

The poem

四郊田畝皆枯竭久旱俄然三日霖花果草芽俱潤澤始知一雨值千金

In English

The fields on every side are parched and cracked,then suddenly three days of steady rain arrive.Flowers, fruit, and sprouting grass are all moistened,and only then do you know one rain is worth a thousand gold.

What it says

After a long drought, three days of rain arrive and everything revives. The saying 'one rain is worth a thousand gold' points out how precious help is when it comes at the right moment. It is a lot about timely support and gratitude.

A thought to take with you

When you need help, do not struggle alone, and remember to thank those who give it.

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