Introduction#
The reason why "Journey to the West" can become one of the Four Great Classical Novels is not because of its fantastic and rich story plot, but because the theme of "the journey for scriptures" is a common theme for all of us. Seeking scriptures is equivalent to seeking truth, and the ninety-nine and eighty-one difficulties on this journey are the trials and tribulations in life. Therefore, when the scene of "the journey for scriptures" appears in a dream, we must pay attention to it, because it may reflect the development of your life path.
Why not listen to others' dreams and ask yourself.
Dreamer | Xiao Qian
Gender | Male
Age | 24 years old
Dream:#
In my dream, I saw that the four disciples in "Journey to the West" turned into skeletons. Tang Sanzang died on a stone in the mountains, Sun Wukong's remains were very angry, Zhu Bajie was in a cave, and Sha Wujing died standing, leaning against a tree.
Finally, there was a person wearing a black robe. He wore a golden hoop on his head and had gray-white long hair. I felt that he was both a demon and a highly accomplished monk.
I watched the black-robed man die on the scripture stand, and there were many books with blue covers on the table, neatly arranged. He gently lay on the scriptures, probably unwilling to crush his own books.
Analysis:#
This dream is full of death, but the ending also gives people a touch of sadness. If the journey for scriptures is equivalent to the journey of life, then what has Xiao Qian experienced in his life to create such a tragic scene?
Before analyzing Xiao Qian's life, we need to grasp a breakthrough point, which is the most important thing that Xiao Qian values in his dream and what he has been pursuing in his life. If life is a journey for scriptures, then this thing is naturally the scriptures.
As we all know, the destination of the four disciples seeking the true scriptures is the Great Thunder Monastery, and the scriptures are in the hands of the Buddha. The reason why the Buddha can become the Buddha is because he has mastered the truth of the world. Only with the truth can he save sentient beings and free people from suffering. The truth is written in the scriptures, which is the only hope that can save Xiao Qian. The sadness, pain, and oppression in this life need an answer.
So who is Xiao Qian's Buddha? To find this answer, we need to start with the image of the "Buddha". Although the Buddha did not appear in the dream, the four disciples and the scriptures have already laid the foundation for his position. The Buddha gives us the impression of being sacred and inviolable. He is beyond the ordinary, the embodiment of rules, power, authority, belief, and system.
In real life, besides the one who teaches us rules, gives us strength, and possesses authority, who else can this person be?
Yes, it is Xiao Qian's father. The irresistible male power, absolute authority, and creator of rules are determining Xiao Qian's life. Whether it is in the original family or in the patriarchal society, Xiao Qian's life has always experienced hardships under the framework set by his father.
To prove this point, I need to explore the relationship between Xiao Qian and his father during his childhood, which is the most critical period for the formation of his personality. What kind of picture is hidden behind the door of destiny?
I tried to ask Xiao Qian about his relationship with his father. Xiao Qian's expression seemed indifferent, but the emotions that couldn't be concealed could still be sensed.
"I don't have much affection for him, it has been like this since I was young. Once I made a mistake, he would beat me, and sometimes I would be beaten inexplicably and asked if I did something wrong. The feeling of childhood was either quarreling or being beaten. Even if I was bullied and told him at home, I would still be beaten. Once I didn't say anything, I was accused by the wicked first, and even though I knew it wasn't my fault, I was still beaten." Xiao Qian recalled while speaking. At the end, his eye sockets became slightly red, and there was a full anger in his eyes.
Seeing him like this, three words suddenly popped into my mind: Sun Wukong!
Yes, the angry Wukong who died in the dream is him. To verify this, I asked Xiao Qian, "Do you know how the four disciples died in the dream?"
Xiao Qian: "I don't know how they died, or how long they have been dead. But I can feel that all four of them have made mistakes."
In this way, the truth of the dream has become clear. It is not only Wukong, but the four disciples are all part of Xiao Qian's inner personality. The suppression from his father during childhood, whether it was making mistakes or being innocent, lasted for too long to the point where Xiao Qian forgot how he lost himself step by step.
What kind of painful experience is it? Clues can be seen from the remains of the four disciples.
Tang Sanzang is a part of Xiao Qian that yearns for love. The stone represents indifference, and the feeling towards his father, the dead love, has only left a heart of stone.
Sun Wukong represents Xiao Qian's lively and confident nature. Full of vitality, but unfortunately he was ruthlessly killed. The resentful look in his eyes is an expression of anger that cannot be expressed.
Zhu Bajie is naturally optimistic and carefree, but he has become a punching bag for others. He can only hide in his own cave to avoid harm. The experience of being bullied and wrongly accused by his father is the memory of being hurt like Zhu Bajie. Xiao Qian also told me that in the eyes of others, he is like a carefree person, but who knows the sadness hidden deep in the cave?
Sha Wujing is honest and diligent, but the stubbornness in his death still stands. Sha Wujing relying on the big tree also shows Xiao Qian's gentle side. Even in stubbornness, he still longs for a rooted power to rely on. The power that can truly take root and thrive in people's hearts can only be given by paternal love, just like the perseverance, strength, self-reliance, and self-improvement of a big tree.
Oh, there is also the black-robed monk, who is the closest to the answer. He wears a golden hoop on his head, with gray-white long hair, and is both righteous and evil. Of course, he is Xiao Qian himself. The restraint of the golden hoop is the "knowing right from wrong" that surrounds his ears. This spiritual restraint makes Xiao Qian feel the age of fate and unable to face everything. The conflict of being both righteous and evil fills Xiao Qian's heart. Is he a demon? Are those self-righteous heavenly gods truly holy? What is the answer to self-redemption? Xiao Qian cherishes these scriptures so much, but in the end, he still couldn't live his own life.
These remaining skeletons are like Xiao Qian's exhausted and tired body now, and this tragic life may already have an answer. Xiao Qian has been searching for the true self throughout his life: the self that should receive love, the self that is lively and confident, the self that is healthy and happy, and the self that is self-reliant and self-improving.
Perhaps this is not just Xiao Qian's answer, but each of us is exploring and longing for redemption on the journey of life. When you know the answer, look back suddenly, all the experiences are vivid, have you found yourself?