Chengfeng hurriedly asked: “Then you just said that there is no karma, is this true?”
Dan smiled and said, “In my opinion, it’s natural, but it doesn’t matter if you don’t believe it. I will sort out our perspectives in Feng Shui metaphysics for you, just like a discussion.”
Chengfeng hurriedly said, “Please tell me.”
Dan paused slightly and said, “I ask you, according to the saying of karma, those who do evil must be punished severely, and those who do good will be rewarded, right?”
Chengfeng nodded, “According to it, it is true.”
Dan asked, “Then I ask you, some babies die right after they are born. They have only just begun in this life. There is no evil and no good. Why don’t they even have a chance for healthy growth?”
Chengfeng looked embarrassed: “This…I…I can’t say…”
Dan nodded and asked, “Then I will ask you again, why do some people have ill-fated destinies all their lives?”
With that, Dan sighed in a melancholy manner and said slowly: “When I was young, it happened during the Central Plains war. Father moved the family from Central Plains to Eastcliff to escape the war.”
“At that time, my family lived in Mao’er, and there was a woman next door who ate and recite Buddha every day, remembering the way of doing good.”
“Her husband died young, and she took pains to pull the three sons to grow up and let them start a family, but when she was old, none of the three sons provided for the elderly.”
“The three daughters-in-laws were fighting for the family property, beating and scolding in turn, and even every time they came, they deliberately snatched her little rations, and even the water tank had to be smashed before they were satisfied, just hoping that she would die sooner. So as to occupy that old house.”
“Although the three sons didn’t want to do anything to her, they are always ridiculing when they come over. Even when someone next door is in a funeral, they point to her nose and curse at her why she can’t be the same as the neighbor’s old man, get acquainted and die soon.”
“Not only did the old woman not have enough to eat or dress warmly, but she also washed her face with tears all day long. Although she didn’t cry and blind her eyes, her eyesight also deteriorated. In addition, she couldn’t light the lamp oil. Every time the sun went down, she would not reach out her fingers. , Life was suffering.”
“But she didn’t expect any son’s conscience to discover, and eventually froze to death on that extremely cold winter day in Eastcliff!”
FAQ Novel
Q: What is the primary concern discussed at the beginning of the chapter?
A: The chapter opens with a character seeking guidance regarding the consequences of his past actions and decisions.
Q: How do different metaphysical approaches view the concept of karma?
A: The narrative explores distinct interpretations of karma and retribution, contrasting perspectives from Buddhism, Taoism, and Feng Shui metaphysics.
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