In the ancient East, there is a classic masterpiece that has been passed down through the ages - "Journey to the West", which has become a treasure in the hearts of countless people with its magnificent imagination, rich storyline and profound philosophy. In this magnum opus, there are countless wonderful passages that are stunning. But in the same way, there seem to be some puzzling mysteries hidden in its glittering treasury. One of them is: Sun Wukong has seventy-two changes, why didn't he use this stunt to break free from the shackles of Wuzhi Mountain?
This huge question seems to be a fog that hangs over the reader's mind. Throughout the story, Monkey King is almost invincible with his wit and bravery. His image is so distinct, even his monkey hair can be transformed into countless little Monkey Kings, which shows the magic of his transformation and the magic of transformation. And the predicament under the Five Fingers Mountain does not seem to be the pivotal place that binds him. But why did he not get out? Is this a logical omission, or is there something else to it?
Let's first review the scene where Sun Wukong was crushed under Wuzhi Mountain. After a vicious battle with the Heavenly Court, Sun Wukong was punished by the Buddha for his mistakes and was crushed at the foot of Wuzhi Mountain. In the dusty years, he had to endure the torment of loneliness and loneliness. During this time, he failed to escape, which seemed to contradict his ability to master the seventy-two transformations. However, can Sun Wukong really change as he wants at this time?
In fact, although Sun Wukong's seventy-two changes are powerful, they are not omnipotent. The reason why his ability can be displayed is inseparable from his free heart. And under the pressure of the Buddha, this free heart was overwhelmed. It may be said that on the Five Finger Mountain, the five fingers of the Buddha are not only the oppression of Sun Wukong's body, but also a great test of his spiritual will. Under such pressure, Sun Wukong's transformation technique was restrained, his heart was trapped, and his body was naturally difficult to escape.
Not only that, Sun Wukong's obedience and patience may also be an attitude he chose when he was suppressed. In Sun Wukong's life, he has challenged authority and swimmed against the current countless times, but at the foot of Wuzhi Mountain, his choice is different. This may be Wu Chengen's unique description of the Monkey King's character, showing the growth and change of his character. Through this experience, Sun Wukong learned patience and learned to be obedient. He began to understand that not all difficulties can be broken through by brute force, and not all obstacles can be escaped with change.
The plot of Sun Wukong being crushed on Wuzhi Mountain in "Journey to the West" actually has far-reaching implications. It reflects a profound philosophy of life: in the face of strong pressure, even the strongest individual needs to learn to adapt to reality and change his mentality. When Sun Wukong was pressed, it was actually a spiritual training, and it was a deep self-awakening and transformation that he had to experience on the road of cultivation.
In our real life, each of us may face a dilemma similar to Monkey King. We may feel like we are equipped to handle challenges at times, but we may feel helpless in the face of some great pressure. At this time, we need to learn to think from different perspectives, not only to try to solve problems with strength, but to learn to adapt and cope from the heart. The story of the Monkey King teaches us that sometimes, it is also a kind of wisdom to obey reality and wait for the opportunity.
In general, Sun Wukong's inability to escape under Wuzhi Mountain is not a logical error in "Journey to the West", but a profound symbol and metaphor. It reflects a truth: in the journey of life, we need not only strength and wisdom, but also patience and perseverance to face the mountains and obstacles of life. Through the story of Monkey King, we not only experienced a thrilling adventure, but also understood the philosophy of life of self-cultivation and internal and external cultivation. Just as the Monkey King under the Five Finger Mountain finally waited for the arrival of Tang Seng and went through hardships to be able to embark on the road of learning scriptures from the West again, each of us will have our own Five Finger Mountain on the road of life, and what we have to do is to learn inner transformation and growth in waiting and patience. In this way, when the time is ripe, we can continue to move forward on the journey of life with a more determined pace.