Disclaimer:
I am layman Buddhist/pagan.
The summary is based on what I perceive is 'important' in the book.
Conversation in between Deity JiGong, Yang Sheng and Prison Guard
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 PRISON OF DRIVER-TEACHING
Under sixth Tribunal. New establishment. Very much like driving institute on Earth. Refresher course.
At hillside, voices crying and calling for help.
These sinful souls previously drivers of motor cars, lorries, riders of motor cycles who involved in fatal accidents causing death of others.
Although punished by human law in Earth, they still undergo punishments in Underworld because causing death and injuries/disability to human beings.
The sinful souls are grouped in large numbers on the slope of the mountain, at a rugged and muddy path. They are restraining with all their might the heavily-loaded antique carts that speed down the slope. The alley is very narrow, providing passage for just two crosswise carts. The slightest lack of care causes the carts to overturn and drag the souls down to the ravines on either side of the alley. Very slowly, the souls try to brake the swift descent of the carts with their heavily torn feet from where blood is flowing on the ground. Some of the souls, for lack of caution, overturn their carts and tumble down to the abyss. Some others are moaning atrociously, lying under the pressure of their loaded carts, because they tripped. Others again are run over by their unmanageable carts and blood is flowing profusely. This is quite an ingenious punishment, but its effect is appalling.
A case of omnibus driver
While rounding a corner, s small girl rushed out from a side lane on to the path of the bus but couldn't stop in time, the poor girl was rolled over and died on the spot.
Also, had involved quite a number of accidents, causing slight injuries to others. Had been sacked by bus company.
A case of taxi driver
Drunk. Drove fast, vision impaired, not full control of taxi, roll over a pedestrian and killed on the spot.
A case of businessman
Riding motor cycle daily to deliver goods. Take pleasure in exceeding speed limit and ignoring road regulations. One day knock down a man, inflict him severe injuries, resulting the victim become permanent nerve disorder.
Narrated by the Prison Guard
The stories of these three souls to remind human beings to be careful when driving motor vehicles, they should value the lives of others as much as their own. To those involved unintentional accidents, the punishment is light. To those involved in deliberate and driving under alcohol, hit and run, not stop and render assistance, the punishment dished out is heavier. Therefore, I advise drivers to stop and render assistance in any accident they are unfortunate to be involved in.
For more details, please visit Journey #38.
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