Zhuge Oracle Lesson 53
Zhuge Oracle Lesson 53 “Bend to your work, and do not wander far”: A cautionary oracle. Give everything your full effort; don't be distracted by play or grow careless. When your time comes, your wish will be fulfilled of itself.
From the complete 384-lesson Zhuge Shen Shu (Zhuge Oracle) system.
Oracle Text
Bend to your work, and do not wander far;
with a long rod cast toward the moon-toad's cave,
and set your aim to take, amid the clouds,
the giant turtle of the highest rank.
Interpretation
A cautionary oracle. Give everything your full effort; don't be distracted by play or grow careless. When your time comes, your wish will be fulfilled of itself.