Protected by a wide brimmed hat and white scarf, a woman labors in the rice fields of Bali. There are philosophical implications to her activity, for the act of bending down to collect a ripe, full paddy symbolizes bowing to knowledge and avoiding arrogance. Prosperity is the hope of all people. Study earnestly and persevere at work. Once successful, do not be wasteful, the more you have, the deeper you should bow, for like when picking rice, the richer the fruits that you collect shall be, says Abdul Mochammad Arifin as he transforms this magnificent portrait into sage advice.
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