Just as water's blooming flowers rise with it, mercy does not descend with the water; rather, it truly graces the water.

This couplet beautifully illustrates the relationship between a benefactor and those they uplift. It says that just as water-flowers, like lotuses, rise and bloom with the water, they do not descend when the water recedes. The verse then adds that mercy truly befits the water. This means that a true benefactor helps others flourish and stand tall. Even when circumstances change or the benefactor's influence seems to lessen, what they have nurtured maintains its dignity and position. It highlights the noble quality of giving and sustaining, suggesting that the very essence of support is an act of kindness and compassion.