Journey to the Underworld Trip#43

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.

TOURING THE "HAND-BAKING SMALL PRISON"

Hot vapor. Surface is red in color. Sorrowful crying of sinful souls. The crying is so pitiful for they hope that someone will come to their rescue.

Both hands of sinful soul are strapped to springs the other ends of which are fastened to iron rails - the hands can be lifted up but the springs pull them down towards the iron rails. The iron rails are baked until red hot. The soul tries to lift his hands and run along the rails but the springs pull the hands back , thus making the soul fall down sprawling on the red hot rails. Thus the hands are burnt, causing the body to sweat and the soul cry aloud.

A case of casanova

Laying young girls/women in lonely places and fondling them with hands, fooling around 12 times.

A case of petition writer

Took pleasure in instigating people to resort to litigation so that can earn money as petition writer.

A case of gambling house operator

Not satisfied with getting good commission from the takings. Juggle with gambling apparatus to cheat gamblers, thereby getting extra profits and become rich. Spending wealth on women, wine and songs, going against the law, involved in secret society activities.

Another case - 4th soul

Issue dud cheques - cheating people and running away to live in other places.

After serving the punishment in this Prison, people who issue dud cheques will take the form of cattle and horses to toil and repay those whom they had cheated.

A case of secret society member

Strong and hot temper. Causing trouble. Disturb public order. Punch people who stare at him. Likes fighting.

For further details, please visit Journey #43