- Gim Hyung-yul Visits Heaven’s Court
- 1 One day, Sahng-jeh-nim said to Hyung-yul, “You have always sincerely wished to visit heaven’s court. I will grant your wish today.”
- 2 He then said, “Follow Me.” Immediately, the gate of heaven opened wide. Following Sahng-jeh-nim, Hyung-yul flew into the sky like an immortal with wings.
- 3 Upon their arrival in the celestial realm, they were greeted by officials of heaven’s court in brilliant attire, who had gathered to wait for Sahng-jeh-nim’s command.
- Sahng-jeh-nim Sits on the Throne in Heaven
- 9 On the front of the main hall in gold letters were the words “Shining Cloud Hall.” Inside, there was a throne.
- 11 Sahng-jeh-nim sat on the throne, and the officials of the court bowed to Him.
- 12 A moment later, an official wearing a robe and a headdress, both made of platinum scales, came in and sat at the desk near Sahng-jeh-nim. The official’s attire reflected light in myriads of brilliant colors.
- 14 Then, a prisoner was brought into a lower section of the hall. He cried out in torment for Sahng-jeh-nim to save him, but commander spirits sternly and repeatedly castigated him about his transgressions.
- 15 After this, Sahng-jeh-nim looked at Hyung-yul and said, “Having come all the way here, would you not like to see your father and grandfather?”
- 16 Hyung-yul answered, “What greater wish could a descendant have?”
- 17 Then, at the bottom of a small set of stairs, a door opened. Inside, Hyung-yul’s father and grandfather offered a bowl of fresh water, lit incense, and then devotedly chanted mantras.
- 18 Though they did not speak to Hyung-yul, he could see that they were happy.
- (JSD Dojeon 4,25)