- Sahng-jeh-nim’s First Memorial Chee-sung
- 1 One year after Sahng-jeh-nim’s ascension, many followers gathered for the first memorial chee-sung.
- 2 They lamented, shouting to the sky, “We have come a long way, yet Sahng-jeh-nim is not here. Why does Sahng-jeh-nim not know we have gathered here?”
- 3 At that moment, thunder roared and colorful clouds appeared.
- 4 Bright, auspicious qi emanated from heaven to the guest room where Sahng-jeh-nim had lain prior to His ascension. The disciples were delighted to see this.
- 5 Ho-yun asked Sahng-jeh-nim, “They have been very sad. Why don’t You say something to them?”
- 6 Sahng-jeh-nim said, “What should I say? I will not speak simply for the sake of speaking.
- 7 Since you wish for it so much, I stop by like this as I come and go. Who do they think I am that I should appear?
- 8 I am traveling around conducting My work. Should I come down just to eat a food offering?
- 9 Do not trouble Me. Keep your mind steadfast.
- 10 Your offering is good because spirits must also eat. If spirits do not come, what can be accomplished?”
- (JSD Dojeon 10,69)