The verse

A single thread of water leaves the deep hillsEnvy not the loud rush that races to the seaDig the well until it springs, and the root holds firmOnly a deep river can bear a thousand sails

Reading

This lot bids you deepen your source, not chase the noise of a sudden surge. Dig deeper, and the root grows firm; the quiet, deep river is the one that bears weight. Tend the foundation; do not divine the meeting.

The temple keeper adds

A kind sign. The god nodded — small, but real.

[ Draw another at the temple ][ Keep a traffic omamori ]