May the river be; may the fish live. May the river not dry…
““May the river be; may the fish live. May the river not dry up and may the fish not die. We shall not shiver; we shall not quake. When the bush is burning, may we run out to the road; and when the road is burning, may we run into the bush. We shall see that which we shall eat; whatever will eat us will not see us. Whatever will profit us, if it is inside the ground, it will germinate; if it is in the water, it will float. The source through which enmity comes our way shall turn to the source of our joy.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A poetic prayer wishing rivers and fish vitality, resilience against disaster, and transformation of hostility into joy.
In simple terms: Wish for natural vitality and turning adversity into joy.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate resilience and harmony.
Themes
nature
resilience
peace
spirituality
hope
Mood
calm
hopeful
Type
Inspirational quotes:1
Prayers:1
River:1
Success in life:0
Wellbeing:1
Fish Live:1
River Fish:1
Shall Turn:1
Shall Shiver:0
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- environmental activism
Key Concepts
ecology
metaphor
survival
joy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does water symbolize in your life?
- How can hardship become a source of joy?