• The Qi of a Brotherly Relationship
  • One day in April 1934, Tae-mo-nim was sitting on the porch of the Oh-sung Mountain Dojang,
  • when an unfamiliar man in his thirties limped toward the dojang, supported by a bamboo cane. He sat in a sunny part of the yard to rest.
  • Tae-mo-nim asked him who he was.
  • “I am from Hae-nahm County, Jul-la Province,” he answered. “My younger brother ran away from home when he was fifteen and has not been heard from since. I have searched for him in all the towns throughout the country, but have yet to find him.
  • I started to think that I might find him at a temple, and so, as you can see, I am looking for him in the mountains.”
  • Tae-mo-nim praised him. “Your dedication as an older brother is commendable. Come up and sit with Me.”
  • She continued, “It must be a hardship to search in all directions, especially with a bad leg.
  • How long has your leg been like that?”
    “When I was eighteen, I injured it while playing with friends.”
  • “For long journeys, you need good legs. Stand up.” She rubbed the injured leg and said, “It will soon heal. Try walking around in the sun.”
  • 10 As he walked back and forth several times, his limp disappeared, and he could walk well.
  • 11 He was so thankful, he kneeled on the ground and bowed again and again.
  • 12 Tae-mo-nim said to the cook, “Bring us some lunch.”
  • 13 After the man had eaten his fill, She said, “Throw away this bamboo cane.” She asked, “What is your brother’s name?”
  • 14 When he told Her, She said, “Your brother is now working as a servant at Mu-ryahng Temple in Choong-chung Province.”
  • 15 “How do You know?” the man asked Her.
    She replied, “The qi of your brotherly relationship connects you.
  • 16 Leave immediately, and on your way back, stop by here.”
  • 17 The man expressed his heartfelt gratitude and went quickly on his way without his bamboo cane.
  • 18 After eight or nine days, the brothers came to Tae-mo-nim and bowed gratefully. They then went to Goon-sahn to take the train home.
  • 19 In August of that year, the man came back with presents for Tae-mo-nim. As he offered them, he shed tears of gratitude.

  • (JSD Dojeon 11,229)




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