光緒十六年庚寅春月榖旦 1890
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
LIM KIM LIAN NEO
MOTHER OF TAN SENG CHUAN
四神峯巒振， 八將廬雀齐
1. 四神峯巒振（四神全）
风水原文注解：“乾坤艮巽四神位，皆有峰峦高耸者主贵”
深层风水含义： 在风水理气学中，“乾（西北）、坤（西南）、艮（东北）、巽（东南）”这四个角位被称为“四神”（亦称四天马位）。“峯巒振”是指这四个方位上的山峰不仅存在，而且生机勃勃、高大挺拔、气势雄伟（振，意为振奋、有气势）。 在风水上，这四个贵人方同时拥有高耸的山峰环抱，称为“四神全”。这种格局对应着极高的人文感应，代表该家族后代会出朝廷重臣、社会名流或地位极高的贵人（主贵）。
2. 八將廬雀齐（八将备）
风水原文注解：“艮丙巽辛兑丁震庚曰八将，亦曰八贵”
深层风水含义： “八将”（或称八贵）是罗盘上特定的八个吉利坐向与纳甲方位。 “庐”指墓穴周边的建筑与护墙；“雀”指朱雀，在风水里代表墓穴前方的明堂（即前方明亮开阔的视野与景观）。“齐”意思是整齐、对称、毫无破败或歪斜。 这句话的意思是：这八个大吉方位的山水景观互相对称呼应，犹如八员大将列队守护；同时，墓前明堂的景观与气场整齐和谐、藏风聚气。在风水学中，这叫“八将备”，预示着后代不仅掌管权势，更能财源滚滚、丁财两旺（主富）。
This verse is a classical burial inscription used to describe a premium, top-tier geomantic (Fengshui) configuration. It flawlessly integrates Landform Fengshui (the physical mountains) with Compass Fengshui (the precise directional degrees).
1. The Mountain Peaks of the Four Deities Vibrate with Resonance (The Four Deities in Full)
Classical Source Annotation: "The four positions of Qian, Kun, Gen, and Xun are the Four Deities. When all these positions feature towering peaks and ridges, it dictates nobility."
Deep Geomantic Meaning: In compass-method geomancy (Liqi), the four diagonal corner quadrants of the Luopan (geomantic compass)—Qian (Northwest), Kun (Southwest), Gen (Northeast), and Xun (Southeast)—are designated as the "Four Deities." The phrase "Peaks Vibrate with Resonance" (Fengluan Zhen) means that the mountains standing in these four specific directions are not just present, but are lively, sharp, and powerfully erect. When all four of these specific quadrants are embraced by lofty, majestic peaks, it forms a rare configuration called "The Four Deities in Full." In geomancy, this supreme alignment directly influences social status, guaranteeing that descendants will rise to high official standing, hold immense authority, and become prominent elites (Dictating Nobility).
2. The Eight Generals and the Courtyard Phoenix Stand in Perfect Alignment (The Eight Generals Equipped)
Classical Source Annotation: "Gen, Bing, Xun, Xin, Dui, Ding, Zhen, and Geng are called the Eight Generals, also known as the Eight Nobles."
Deep Geomantic Meaning: The "Eight Generals" (also known as the Eight Nobles) refer to eight highly specific, auspicious directional coordinates calculated on the geomantic compass. "Courtyard" (Lu) refers to the immediate structures and walls shielding the tomb, while "Phoenix" (Que) refers to the Vermilion Bird (Zhu Que), which represents the Ming Tang (Bright Hall)—the open, facing view directly in front of the grave. "Aligned" (Qi) means perfectly symmetrical, balanced, and orderly. This phrase means that the landforms across these eight lucky directions stand in flawless symmetry, acting like eight heavenly generals guarding the plot. Simultaneously, the energy and view in front of the tomb are impeccably harmonious and neat, successfully trapping the earth's vital energy. In Fengshui, this is called "The Eight Generals Equipped," signifying that the lineage will not only wield power but will also enjoy immense wealth and thriving descendants (Dictating Fortune).