The idols of the three star Gods, also called three wise men, Fuk, Luk, Sau ( Three Lucky Immortals or Star Gods can be found in many Chinese homes as it is believed that they symbolize everything that people want in their life, prosperity, wealth, health, longevity, happy family life, love, power, authority, wisdom, joy and success.
Here is what each sage symbolise to the Chinese:
Fook carries an imperial scroll and sometimes children accompany him. He symbolizes family happiness, harmony, fulfillment, good relationships and mutual love.
Loke carries the Ru Yi (septre) or gold ingot and magic scroll to symbolize power, authority and wealth. Loke is believed to help in financial issues and bring great opportunity to improve wealth luck. He ensures career success and also helps to enhance income luck and authority.
Sau, also known as “Sau Seng Kong”, is known as the god of longevity. The deity of immortality, carries a peach ( symbolising immortality) in his hand and is accompanied by a crane and a deer, all of which symbolize longevity. He is sometimes depicted carrying a wu lou (gourd) which has medicinal value. His image represents good health and longevity. Sau is shown with an extended forehead and domed head which symbolizes intelligence and wisdom.
Where to place the Fook, Loke and Sau
Best places to display the image of three wisemen is the living room or dining room. The entrance area or lobby would be suitable places for business premises.
Here is what each sage symbolise to the Chinese:
Fook carries an imperial scroll and sometimes children accompany him. He symbolizes family happiness, harmony, fulfillment, good relationships and mutual love.
Loke carries the Ru Yi (septre) or gold ingot and magic scroll to symbolize power, authority and wealth. Loke is believed to help in financial issues and bring great opportunity to improve wealth luck. He ensures career success and also helps to enhance income luck and authority.
Sau, also known as “Sau Seng Kong”, is known as the god of longevity. The deity of immortality, carries a peach ( symbolising immortality) in his hand and is accompanied by a crane and a deer, all of which symbolize longevity. He is sometimes depicted carrying a wu lou (gourd) which has medicinal value. His image represents good health and longevity. Sau is shown with an extended forehead and domed head which symbolizes intelligence and wisdom.
Where to place the Fook, Loke and Sau
Best places to display the image of three wisemen is the living room or dining room. The entrance area or lobby would be suitable places for business premises.
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