Since ancient times,Fortune tellerIt has always been a mysterious and respected profession. They walk in the streets and alleys, for the peopleDivinationTell the hexagram and solve the doubts. However, during the Northern Song Dynasty, an incredible event occurred: oneFortune tellerThe date of a person's death was calculated. Let's take our time with the story.
The story takes place in the Northern Song Dynasty in Fengfu County, where the county Yazhu Si Sun was a loyal, upright, and charitable official. One day, one proclaimedFortune tellercame to the gate of the county government to set up a stall, attracting many onlookers. Sun's Oshiji was curious about this, so he decided to go to the first place. Fortune tellershouted loudly: "Don't ask about the five elements and four pillars, you will know the good fortune and the bad luck." Such a tone made Sun's Oshiji think that he was too arrogant. So he sat down and pleaseFortune tellerGive him a hexagram. Fortune tellerA condition was issued, and he asked Sun Shiji to give him five taels, and if the calculation is accurate, he will be given another five taels. In this regard, Sun's Oshiji felt that it was okay, because if it was not accurate, he would not have to give money. Fortune tellerThen he asked Sun to draw a lot, and then glanced at the results. He didn't say anything to Sun's Oshiji, but told him to leave. This made Sun's Oshiji feel dissatisfied, he thoughtFortune tellerin the debt. So, he insistedFortune tellerGive him a fortune telling. Fortune tellerI could only promise to let him draw another lot. Sun's Oshiji shook the bucket, and one fell on the table. Fortune tellerAfter glancing at the sign, he suddenly became frightened. He wrote down the sixteen-character proverbs with a pen and gave it to Sun's Oshi. Sun's Oshiji looked at these words puzzled, so he askedFortune tellerWhat a calamity this divination is? Fortune tellerHe replied, "The death of the host and guest." Sun's Oshiji smiled and asked, "What year did the hexagram say I died?"”Fortune tellerAnswer: "This year." Sun continued to ask, "When will he die this year?"”Fortune tellerAnswer: "This year and this month." Sun's Oshiji asked again: "What day will he die this month?"”Fortune tellerAnswered: "Today." Sun continued to ask, "What time?"”Fortune tellerAnswer: "Tonight at three o'clock." Sun's Oshiji sneered: "If I don't die at three o'clock tonight, I will kill my head here tomorrow morning to thank the world!"”
At this moment, a gust of wind suddenly blew, the sky and the earth changed, and the surrounding people fled in fright. At three o'clock in the evening, a scream suddenly came from Sun's house, and a man with a cloak and underwear rushed out of the house, ran to the river, and then committed suicide by throwing himself into the river!This scene surprised people and praised them one after anotherFortune tellerIt's a god.
Soon after, it was reported that Sun's brother-in-law had died the night before. The county magistrate was shocked when he heard this, he feltFortune tellerIt is unheard of to be able to accurately calculate the time of a dead person. So, he sent out a quick search and arrestFortune teller, however, no trace of him was found. Sun's brother-in-law was later promoted to the rank of First Charge, but Sun's mind was full of questions. He couldn't explain itFortune tellerI think there must be some secret in this. So, he decided to track it himselfFortune tellerto see how he calculated the date of death.
Sun's Oshiji secretly investigatedFortune tellerfound that he would often go to a temple. So, Sun's Oshiji decided to go to the temple to find out. In the temple, he found an old monk and consulted himFortune telleridentity and know-how. The old monk smiled and said, "This is called."Fortune tellerpeople are not ordinaryFortune teller, but a XiDharmaHigh monks. His way of fortune-telling is not based on hexagrams or astrological signs, but by observing people's breath and behavior. ”
Sun's Oshiji was surprised, he didn't expect itFortune tellerIt turned out to be a cultivatorDharmaHigh monks. The old monk went on to explain: "PracticeDharmaoften improve their wisdom and insight through meditation and practice. WhileFortune tellerIt is through spiritual practiceDharmaPossessing extraordinary insight, he was able to see the hidden messages in people's breath and behavior, so as to predict the development and outcome of things. ”
After listening to the old monk's explanation, Sun's Oshiji suddenly realized. He realizedFortune tellerThe date of death is not really predicted, but guessed by observing his actions and breath. And he himself because he believed too muchFortune tellerWords and fear, especiallyFortune tellerAs the said time approached, he himself fell into a panic and ended up on the path of suicide.
From then on, Sun's Oshiji was freed from superstition, and he understood that the fate of life was not the causeFortune tellerto decide, but to be determined by one's own choices and efforts. He cherished life even more, worked hard to do his job well, and made more contributions to the people.
This story tells usFortune tellerIt is not true that the fate of people, the direction of life is determined by their own choices and efforts. We should not be overly superstitiousFortune tellerbut to believe in your own abilities, always maintain a positive and optimistic attitude, and bravely face life's challenges. Only in this way can we truly take control of our own destiny and create a better future.