Sunday, June 2, 2019

Journey to the Underworld Trip#13

Disclaimer:
I am layman Buddhist/pagan.
The summary is based on what I perceive is 'important' in the book.
If there is contradiction of meaning convey, the book prevails.
There are times I might questioning parts of the points inside the book doesn't mean I don't believe it. I need enlightenment on the doubts that I raise.

VISIT TO THE BRIDGE OVER THE PIT OF SNAKES AND TO THE BURNING DANCING GROUND

Bridge over pit of snakes (Naihe Bridge)

Poisonous snakes trench.
All sorts of snakes, mouths wide open and tongues thrusting out.
The souls when walking on this bridge will suffer soft limbs and will not be able to walk, the prison guards will push them over the side of bridge to be bitten by snakes

Offences committed
1) Cheated people money
2) Cheated woman
3) Instigators, cause people to quarrel and fight
4) Took delight cheating others

Burning dancing ground

New establishment to move with times.
Jumping feet and sound of crying. Souls steps on dance floor immediately jumps up and cries in pain.

Offences committed
Dance for enjoyment and bodily pleasure/ulterior motive
Females that initially dancing and subsequently took up prostitution
Females that disobey advice of their parents to have pleasure frequenting dance halls and landed in undesirable circumstances and surroundings.

Not punish
Dancing for the sake of health and exercise

For further details, please visit Journey #13

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