The Tale of Phạm Tử Hư Visiting Heaven is the tenth story of Nguyễn Dữ's Truyền kỳ mạn lục collection,[1] published in the second volume.[2]
Phạm Tử Hư is a man in Cẩm Giàng. Originally prideful and uninhibited, Tử Hư is reformed by his teacher Dương Trạm into a better person. After Dương Trạm passes away, he is the only one who stays by his grave and mourns for 3 years before going home. After failing the imperial examinations many times, a 40-year-old Tử Hư moves to the capital and stays by the West Lake to study. One day, he sees his teacher in the cloud, telling him to meet at Trấn Vũ Temple. At the reunion, Dương Trạm says that he was nominated by the Magnate to godhood because he was faithful and treasured written papers when he was alive. Although he does not know how long Tử Hư can live, he informs him that his attainment of the imperial exam is guaranteed, although it is delayed because of his past arrogance. Tử Hư and Dương Trạm discuss about the current corrupt officials, with the teacher claiming that karma is inevitable and wrongdoers will have to pay eventually. Tử Hư asks if the practice of praying at the Magnate's Temple works, but Dương Trạm laughs it off and says that the Magnate is too busy to respond to their prayers. Tử Hư then asks if the rumored deification is true, which Dương Trạm confirms.
Tử Hư asks if he can take a look at heaven and Dương Trạm agrees. He is taken to heaven and sees the White Jade Capital, the Silver River and the Imperial Palace where the Supreme Deity rules. Among the places Tử Hư visit are the Meritorious Gate where those who lived a generous and charitable life are rewarded, the Virtuous Gate where those who lived in harmony with each other dwell, and the Confucian Gate where renowned scholars like Tô Hiến Thành of Lý dynasty and Chu Văn An of Trần dynasty are honored. After they part, Từ Hử passes the exam next year and gets a doctorate. His teacher often visits him to warn him of upcoming events.
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^"Chương X: Chuyện Phạm Tử Hư lên chơi thiên tào - Truyền kỳ mạn lục". taodan.com.vn.
^HOÀNG HỒNG CẨM. "TÌNH HÌNH VĂN BẢN "TÂN BIÊN TRUYỀN KỲ MẠN LỤC TĂNG BỔ GIẢI ÂM TẬP CHÚ" HIỆN CÒN Ở THƯ VIỆN VIỆN NGHIÊN CỨU HÁN NÔM". Viện Hán Nôm.
April 18, 2024
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