In a remote village, in Korea, there lived a beautiful girl named Simcheong. Simcheong is an orphan. Her mother has died long ago. She lives with her blind father. They live in poverty and misery. Fortunately, Simcheong is patient with the reality of her family. However, Simcheong has a dream to make her parents happy.
Finally Simcheong went to the city to find work. However, when she was traveling home from the city, Simcheong was unable to return home smoothly due to a snow storm. At home, the father is anxiously waiting for Simcheong's return. Moreover, Simcheong is the only one his daughter. The father finally tried to pick up Simcheong. With great effort, the father struggled against the strong currents of the storm. He didn't want Simcheong to be in danger. However, due to the impossible condition, Simcheong's father slipped and fell into the river. Luckily there is a monk who helps Simcheong's father.
"Thank you monks, you saved my life," said Simcheong's father.
The monk wanted to know the condition of Simcheong's father. "Can't you see?" said the monk.
"Yes, I can't see. Can you help me to see again?" asked Simcheong's father.
"Yes, sir, but you have to donate 300 sacks of rice to donate to our temple," explained the monk.
Simcheong's father was surprised to hear how much rice had to be donated. Just for their daily meals, they have worked hard and thrifty, let alone donating 300 sacks of rice.
ccording to Korean folklore, The father finally came home hoping to fulfill the monk's request, so that he could see again. He hoped that there would be a miracle that would allow him to see again.
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After arriving home, it turned out that Simcheong was already home. The father told him about meeting a monk and the conditions for her father to see again. Simcheong is eager to help her father look back. Simcheong realized that they came from a poor family. That's why Simcheong returned to the city, looking for a job that would help her father look back.
After arriving in the city, Simcheong meets a ship merchant who is looking for a girl's sacrifice so that he can cross the sea safely. Simcheong finally approached the merchant of the ship and agreed to make a sacrifice on the voyage.
"Sir, I am willing to be a sacrifice for the safety of shipping, you and the crew," said Simheong.
"Well then, what conditions are you asking as a wage?" asked the merchant.
"I asked for 300 sacks of rice. You have to send 300 sacks of rice to my father's house before you go sailing,” explained Simcheong.
"Okay, I agree," said the merchant.
The merchant finally ordered his men to deliver 300 sacks of rice to Simcheong's house.
Simcheong also sailed with the merchant and his crew. During the trip, Simcheong kept praying to God that her father would always be healthy and safe. Because she could no longer accompany her father.
Simcheong was finally thrown into the sea which was considered a dangerous area. She had become a victim on the voyage. Simcheong kept praying to God.
When Simcheong was thrown into the sea, she didn't die. Simcheong is shocked, because she can see the beautiful scenery on the seabed. She can dive easily without feeling afraid. This was unexpected for Simcheong.
Simcheong finally meets a creature with a crown. This figure finally explains why Simcheong didn't die.
"I am the king of the sea. I save you because you have been devoted to your parents,” explained the sea king, smiling at Simcheong.
"Thank you sea king. You saved my life. Can I ask you a favor?" asked Simcheong.
"Of course, what is your wish, good girl?" asked the king of the sea.
"Can you return me to my father? My father is old and sickly,” asked Simcheong.
"Sure you can, now close your eyes!" command the king of the sea.
Simcheong finally closed her eyes. She hopes to return home safely.
Simcheong ends up stranded on a beach. Half unconscious, Simcheong looked around the beach. A large crowd of people approached Simcheong. They saw Simcheong lying helplessly on the shore. At the same time, a prince was visiting the village on the beach. The prince also saw Simcheong who was stranded on the beach. He orders his guards to take Simcheong to the palace. Simcheong will be treated there.
After Simcheong was treated for several days at the palace, Simcheong's condition has been healthy. She then told her past to the prince. The prince who saw Simcheong regained her health and beauty again seemed to fall in love with this girl. Finally Simcheong can meet again with her father who is no longer blind. Simcheong and the prince finally got married. Simcheong's father was brought to the palace to live together. They finally live happily.
This story tells of a poor and kind girl named Simcheong. Simcheong is an orphan and wants to make her blind father happy.
The message from the story of Simcheong and Her Blind Father has reminded us how important it is to be a childrens who is devoted to our parents. Because our parents have tried to raise us with great affection. Hope this story is useful.
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