BHARATAYUDA In Java, it is called BHARATAYUDA JAYABINANGUN, a war to end the conflict between PANDAWA and KAURAWA, which where cousins from the same dynasty -BHARATA's . The winners should continue the dynasty ruling over HASTINAPURA Empire. It was an unavoidable war designed by heaven's power to eliminate all evil elements in the world. There were two opposite camps, fighting to ruin each other. But not every person involved directly in the battle, they were exception. KRESNA by divine decision was not allowed to involve in direct battle, using his power and weapon to crash KAURAWA, because of this happened, KAURAWA should be melted instantly by powerful KRESNA. He was permitted to act asPANDAWA's advisor and coachman of ARJUNA. DESTARATA and WIDURA remained neutral. BALADEWA did not agree with a war solution, had left the battlefield. Some elder figures such as BISMA, DURNA, KRIPA, and KING SALYA although they were against DURYUDANA's attitude, due to their own reasons had to joinKAURAWA's forces. SENGKUNI and KARNA with full determination also joined to KAURAWA. On the side of PANDAWA were famous KSATRIAS from CEMPALA kingdom such as DRESTAJUNMENA, the woman archer SRIKANDI, fromWIRATAKingdom, UTORO and his brothers - RESI SETO and SANGA, SETYAKI from DWARAWATI.The sons of PANDAWA, the brave and powerful GATOTKACA, ABIMAYU, BAMBANG IRAWAN. Generated by ABC Amber LIT Converter, http://www.processtext.com/abclit.html
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BHARATAYUDA
In Java, it is called BHARATAYUDA JAYABINANGUN, a war to end the conflict betweenPANDAWA and KAURAWA, which where cousins from the same dynasty -BHARATA's . Thewinners should continue the dynasty ruling over HASTINAPURA Empire.
It was an unavoidable war designed by heaven's power to eliminate all evil elements in the world. Therewere two opposite camps, fighting to ruin each other. But not every person involved directly in the battle,they were exception.
KRESNA by divine decision was not allowed to involve in direct battle, using his power and weapon tocrash KAURAWA, because of this happened, KAURAWA should be melted instantly by powerfulKRESNA. He was permitted to act asPANDAWA's advisor and coachman of ARJUNA.DESTARATA and WIDURA remained neutral. BALADEWA did not agree with a war solution, hadleft the battlefield.
Some elder figures such as BISMA, DURNA, KRIPA, and KING SALYA although they were againstDURYUDANA's attitude, due to their own reasons had to joinKAURAWA's forces. SENGKUNI andKARNA with full determination also joined to KAURAWA.
On the side of PANDAWA were famous KSATRIAS from CEMPALA kingdom such asDRESTAJUNMENA, the woman archer SRIKANDI, fromWIRATAKingdom, UTORO and hisbrothers - RESI SETO and SANGA, SETYAKI from DWARAWATI.The sons of PANDAWA, thebrave and powerful GATOTKACA, ABIMAYU, BAMBANG IRAWAN.
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Seeing the list of fighters, the war in KURUSETA terrain should be dreadful!
DEWI KUNTI and KARNA - The Mother and Son
When both sides were preparing for the war a mother was worried for the destiny of one of her sons,her eldest son. Viceroy KARNA of AWANGGA, was a chief warrior of KAURAWA, going to fight hisown brothers - PANDAWA in 'alive or die' battle. She confessed her mistake by not telling KARNAand PANDAWA that they were brothers - her sons. The mother DEWI KUNTI was same as anymother in earth, could not see her own sons going to kill each other. Secretly and decisively he went tosee KARNA in his residence.
The viceroy was amazed by her visit, then asked her, "What could a son of coachman do for you, queenKUNTI, the mother of the noblePANDAWA ? ".
"You are not a son of a coachman, ADIRATA is not your father, your father is God SURYA and yourmother is me, KUNTI, who is also the mother of PANDAWA, your own brothers", KUNTI said.
leftto right :Karna ,Kunti ,Kresna
Then KUNTI told KARNA the real story. She begged KARNA, in this very critical moment; it wasright to leave the bad character of KAURAWA and joined his brothers - PANDAWA who were on theright side.
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KUNTI continued, "By joining your brothers PANDAWA, all of you should be a powerful force able toeliminate whatever evil in the world. Please KARNA, my son, or SURYAPUTRA (son of GodSURYA), do it as a reflection of your mother's love!"
KARNA the brave warrior was shocked to hear this sudden evidence, his senses told him that whatKUNTI said was true and he could feel also the approval of God SURYA. After having composed ofhimself KARNA replied sadly, "What you have asked me, dear mother, is againstKSATRIA's character.What you have done to me since I was born had robbed my right of a mother's love. I have eaten therice of KAURAWA and I have been given position, luxurious life and trusted by them. I have alsoadvised them to go in war, and now all of a sudden, I join PANDAWA. What will people think of me? Ihave betrayed my trust, I am a traitor!".Trying not to be emotional he further said, "In respect of yourorder to me, dear mother, I will not do any harm to PANDAWA in the war, no matter what they aregoing to do to me. I will not kill them, except to ARJUNA. So PANDAWA will remain five persons, thefifth is either ARJUNA or me. Pleaseapologize me!"
DEWI KUNTI could say nothing,then she left after giving him a big hug. She asked to herself, "Whocould avoid the fate of life?".She hoped God should bless him.
THEBATTLEIN KURUSETRA
RESI BISMA - The GREAT FIGHTER
On the first day of BHARATAYUDA JAYABIMANGUN, RESI BISMA was appointed byKAURAWA as their commander in chief (SENAPATI), PANDAWA entrusted this duty toDRESTAJUMENA, elder brother of DRUPADI and SRIKANDI. BISMA the grand father ofPANDAWA and KAURAWA proudly accepted the position of SENAPATI saying that as aKSATRIA, he should prefer to die in the battlefield than lying in bed with sickness.
Minutes before the war started, YUDISTIRA went to his grand father BISMA alone, kneeling to greathim and said, "I apologize that today I have to fight you in this unavoidable war. But I would like to letyou know that the big family of PANDAWA love and respect you sincerely. I would like to ask yourblessing in this holy war".
The great BISMA almost cried, touching lightly YUDISTIRA head and replied, "Deep in my heart, I
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always love you PANDAWA and KAURAWA, I am sorry that I have failed to prevent this war andworse I am compelled to join the opposite side due to my commitments to DESTARATA. I don'thesitate that you are on the right side. Fight as a true KSATRIA and you would win. May God blessyou".
Then YUDISTIRA did the same thing by visiting KRIPA and SALYA.
The war began, BISMA fought as a lion, and the other warriors from both side too. In the first day, fromPANDAWA side UTORO and SETO of WIRATA were killed. DURYUDANA was happy.
In the third day, after evaluating the situation, with many victims on PANDAWA force, KRESNAadvised that BISMA had to be killed right away. ARJUNA was hesitating, how could he killed his ownfamily, guru, in the battle. Should it be better if PANDAWA gave up their demand?
KresnaandArjuna , teaching ofBagawadgita
The wise KRESNA advised ARJUNA on morality, ethics of KSATRIA, KARMA, DARMA, etc,among other he said, "Born as KSATRIA, you must be ready at anytime to live and to die on a tip of aweapon. Holy duty of KSATRIA is to serve the country by deflating enemies in the war to win the truth".The advice of KRESNA to ARJUNA during BHARATAYUDA was called BAGAWADGITA.
PANDAWA'sforces in the meeting had decided SRIKANDI to leadPANDAWA's army's againstBISMA. BISMA upon seeing SRIKANDI tried to avoid her. He knew that his death should be in thehand of a tomboy woman. Although he already knew that, his lifetime was numbered, he fought bravely.Many arrows shot by SRIKANDI, helped by ARJUNA penetrated his old body, finally he felt down (the name of SRIKANDI is very famous inIndonesia. Nowadays, many careers woman inIndonesiawithrespect are called SRIKANDIINDONESIA).
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BISMA dying surrounded by PANDAWA and KAURAWA, he told DURYUDANA, "You are theone who could stop this war. Don't be greedy to your own cousins PANDAWA. As for my self I amdying in piece, I have paid my debts to KAURAWA".
DURYUDANA refused to stop the war, and accused him that BISMA had always on the side ofPANDAWA. Then BISMA said to KARNA nicely, "I knew your secret, BATARA (god) NARADAtold me that you are the son of BATARA SURYA with DEWI KUNTI, you should take the side of youryounger brothers PANDAWA, the real KSATRIAS, fighting for the truth".
KARNA knelt to him respectfully replied, " My respected grand father, with all my love to you, I haveto join KAURAWA, who have take good care of me for the whole life. This is the ethic ofKSATRIA, I'llsacrifice my life to pay my debts".
BISMA whispered slowly, "it is your determination; that is the best way".BISMA death mourned deeplyby all fighters.
Meanwhile manyKAURAWA's brothers had died in the hand of BIMA. PANDAWA had also paiddearly - BAMBANG IRAWAN, a son of ARJUNA died in the heroic battle.
KAURAWA had a new commander in chief, Guru (teacher) DURNA, master of war strategy andskillful fighter. In the thirteenth day, ONGKO WIJAYA or ABIMAYU got killed very cruelly. He wastortured heavily in an uneven battle, beaten by DURNA, ASWATAMA, SENGKUNI, DURSASANA,after being trapped by JAYADRATA. PANDAWA was in mourning, especially ARJUNA, the father ofONGKO WIJAYA.
In this sudden moment, came their grand father - ABIYOSO, he told them no need to grieve too deeply,they had to remember the natural law of life and death.
The DEATH of JAYADRATA
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In the following mourning,Arjuna vowed to kill JAYADRATA before sunset. BIMA in anger killed againseveral brothers of KAURAWA, GATOTKACA showing his ability to fly, hit to dead many enemies'soldiers. BURISRAWA, a strongKAURAWA's supporter was de-headed bySETYAKI's sword.
Meeting ofKaurawa forces
It was already afternoon, JAYADRATA was always staying far from ARJUNA. JAYADRATA wasafraid to fight face to face with ARJUNA. KRESNA shot his mighty CAKRA (arrow with sharp dischead),it is the heirloom of BATARA WISHNU. The effect was surprising, clouds covered the sun. Thefighters thought it was already sunset, the battle of today stopped and resumed again for tomorrow.JAYADRATA wanted to spot wherewas ARJUNA , lifted his head.
ARJUNA had prepared his powerful heirloom - PASOPATI, an arrow given to him from BATARAguru (ARJUNA had used PASOPATI to kill a powerful king giant NIWATA KAWACA, who attackedthekingdomofHeaven). The arrow hitJAYADRATA'sneck, his head rolled in the earth and died.
GURU DURNA was KILLED in WAR
KRESNA the great advisor for PANDAWA knew that DURNA was not easy to be defeated, sometactics must be used to weak him. DURNA was abegawan (priest) but his love to his son ASWATAMAhad made him taken a wrong decision to side with KAURAWA. KRESNA asked BIMA to killKAURAWA's elephant by name ASWATAMA (the name was the same asDURNA's son), after that allthe soldiers had to shout strongly and repeatedly, "ASWATAMA was dead!".
The thunderous yells were heard by DURNA, he was shocked whether it was true. He decided to ask a
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confirmation to YUDISTIRA, the man who never lied in his whole life. YUDISTIRA replied theconfused DURNA softly, "Yes, ASWATAMA, the strong elephant is dead". The worried DURNA onlyheard the words 'ASWATAMA - dead'. He was totallydemoralized, he could not imagine living withouthis beloved son ASWATAMA, the one he hoped to continue his aspirations of life. He could notconcentrate inbattle, as a result he was killed in the hands of DRESTAJUMENA.
GATOTKACA, SON of BIMA
GATOTKACA who had ability to fly was the air force ofPANDAWA, his powerful magic blows hadvictimized a lot of KAURAWA fighters. He led an army of giant from his own kingdom -PRINGGODANI.
DURYUDANA was worried to see the storming attacks ofGATOTKACA's army. He instructedKARNA to eliminate GATOTKACA immediately, otherwise more and moreKARNA's soldiers shoulddie within a short time.
KARNA at that time was busy to start a duel fight against ARJUNA. He was the only one inKAURAWA forces who hada heirloom arrow, which could kill ARJUNA. The heirloom's name wasKUNTO WIJAYA DANU. KARNA heard a thunderous storm in the sky and a black cloud moving.He knew by instinct that it must be GATOTKACA in action. He shot his KUNTO to that cloud whilstgoing forward to face ARJUNA.
When baby GATOTKACA was born, his navel could not be cut with any knife. Upon advice from awise man, the navel was cut by the casing of KUNTO arrow. But theKUNTO's casing penetrated insidehis stomach permanently. The fate had predicted that when the arrow KUNTO returned to its casingthen GATOTKACA should die. When GATOTKACA was a youngster, by accident he had killed hisgiant uncle, KALABENDANA. The spirit of KALABENDANA had been waiting to revenge. He knewthe fate ofGATOTKACA's death in BHARATAYUDA. The shot of KARNA in fact did not hit thetarget, the arrow KUNTO could not reach GATOTKACA who flied too high. In a very quick move,KALABENDANA's spirit took KUNTO and told him, “You have to return to your casing, I'll helpyou". So, with the help ofKALABENDANA's spirit, KUNTO hit GATOTKACA.GATOTKACA'sspirit together withKALABENDANA's went back happily to the eternity.
ADIPATI KARNA or SURYAPUTRA
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He was a very powerful or SAKTI chief warrior, respected highly by friends and enemies. He had avery strong and high position in HASTINAPURA, fully trusted by DURYUDANA. He had no reason atall to complain in his life, he had everything a man should posses; wealth, power, pride, love of his family.Everything seemed to be perfect, if he was a son of coachman. But secret of his personality, which justhad been uncovered, by his real mother DEWI KUNTI andBISMA, had moved his emotions.
In the eve of his first day asKAURAWA's commander in chief, ARJUNA secretly visited him. He hadthe most difficult moment in his life. ARJUNA was his ardent enemy, his competitor in archery, the manhe hated most up to now, and at the same time was also his brother.
AJUNA suddenly stood in front of him, knelt and greeted him honestly with full of respect and saidclearly, "Please accept my sincere respects andPANDAWA's respect to you. I come here to ask yourapologies for all which had happened to our mother, KUNTI send her love for you and also allPANDAWA love you, our eldest brother".
KARNA, upon seeingARJUNA's attitude could say nothing, he was deeply moved. What he could dowas just a slightly nod with tears hanging on his eyes. ARJUNA went on, his heart was beating, "Ourbrother, YUDISTIRA and all of us, have decided to listen to you as our eldest brother, we will obeyyour decisions. If we win this war you are the one who become the emperor of HASTINAPURA. Webelieve that from now on, you will be always with us, your own brothers".
Upon listening and feeling what his brother said, KARNA, the powerful ADIPATI - chief warrior couldnot overcome his emotions, trying to stop the bursting tears, he embraced ARJUNA firmly. Both ofthem, the mighty KSATRIAS, who did not recognized the word 'SURRENDER' in battlefields, in realitywere only human beings, could only speak with emotion, showing deep love to each other. After a while,both of them were self-composed. KARNA tried to speak calmly, "ARJUNA, my dearest brother, deepin my heart, I love all of you - my PANDAWA brothers and I also do love our mother KUNTI. I amvery grateful for yourdecisions, it's really the most respectable honor for me. I'm telling you that themistake is mine, as I fight only for my own welfare and happiness and to defend my powerful position, fullwith material wealth, I have to take the wrong side in BHARATAYUDA. I admit that it's shameful for aKSATRIA", he paused and then continued. "I personally beg you to understand myposition, pleaseconvey this massage to all my brothers. As for you, ARJUNA, tomorrow don't hesitate to face me in thebattle, we'll fight as true KSATRIAS. I'm prepared to be killed to preserve my good name. Use all yourskill, use all your power. May God bless you".Then they embraced again each other without a word andARJUNA asked his permission to leave.
In the next morning, KARNA wore his white dress, impressive and charming. White dress means holyand in fact he was prepared to die. With his sharp authoritative voice, he commanded his troop to be inthe formation and ready to attack.KARNA's coachman was KING SALYA.
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On the other side, ARJUNAsit in his carriage coached by KING KRESNA. KARNA and ARJUNAlooked very determent but their hearts were governed by emotions of family love. Should they continue?Coachmen, SALYA and KRESNA knew the feeling of KARNA and ARJUNA and advised them tobehave as true warriors. The battles around them had started fiercely. KARNA had just shot hisKUNTO arrow to GATOTKACA. His carriage was heading forward to face ARJUNA. Theyexchanged shootings of many arrows.
All of a sudden,KARNA's carriage was torn to pieces, hit byGATOTKACA's body falling from thesky. He was thrown away. With no carriage he met ARJUNA directly. He was aware that ARJUNAhad several heirlooms, which should kill him. But he would be happy to be killed by a mighty, powerfulKSATRIA -ARJUNA, his own brother. He was happy that his brothers would be glorious rulers inHASTINAPURA, not the mad DURYUDANA.
At that time, the heirloom arrow of ARJUNA - PASOPATI hit him, and KARNA felt down, killedheroically in the battle. His death was mourned deeply by KAURAWA and PANDAWA. AlthoughKARNA had fought for KAURAWA but as the eldest brother of PANDAWA, PANDAWA familywith full heroic ceremony held the incineration of his body.
KING SALYA, the SENOPATI of KAURAWA
King SALYA, in his heart he preferred to be with PANDAWA, but he was trapped byDURYUDANA in such a way so that he had to join KAURAWA. He fought with all his strength, he hada powerful spell (AJI) called 'CANDRA BIRAWA'.
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When he spelled the mantra (AJI) a lot of giants came out from his ears, and killed a lot ofPANDAWA's soldiers. PANDAWA forces were deteriorated. Again, the wise KRESNA knew hissecret. The only man who could face him was YUDISTIRA, considered as the holiest man of all thepeople. He was honest, kind-hearted and never lied.
The CANDRA BIRAWA giants, would not attack if it was not attacked, they did only counter-attack.When SALYA spelled CANDRA BIRAWA, it was only one giant appeared, but if this giant was killedthen he would become two life giants, two would become four and then sixteen, etc. They would multiplythemselves to be hundreds and thousands of giants. The soldiers who were counter-attacked byCANDRA BIRAWA giants should be death definitely, their whole blood were sucked.
YUDISTIRA was a man who did not like to fight, he should meet SALYA but instructed by KRESNAnot to attack the CANDRA BIRAWA giants. The giants were confused; they did not know what to do,in facing a passive man. The giants soon reduced their total numbers. From 1000 giants became 10 andthen became 1, the original CANDRA BIRAWA giant.
The CANDRA BIRAWA went back into the ears of the owner. SALYA had to fight without the helpof his spell; he was getting tired as he was an old man. When YUDISTIRA released his heirloomJAMUS KALIMOSODO, SALYA had not enough power to defend himself, he got killed right away.
The DEATH of DURYUDANA
AfterSALYA's death, there was no alternative for DURYUDANA to lead the KAURAWA himself. Hewas alone now; all his loyal friends and warriors had been killed. He was rather dying himself thansuffering to live together with PANDAWA. He ran to nearby river but chased by BIMA, then fought byusing big GADA (bludgeons). Each fighter, full with anger and hatred, wanted to kill his enemy as quicklyas possible. DURYUDANA did not surrender easily, although he had no hope for the future anymore.KRESNA showed the weakness point of DURYUDANA and told BIMA what to do. BIMA hitDURYUANA's thigh with his big GADA RUJAKPALA. DURYUDANA collapsed and could notmove anymore. He was dead in agony. The evil king or the king of evil at last died.
BHARATAYUDA was over now, the good and the truth had defeated the evil, the greediness. Theprice of this glorious day was too heavy for PANDAWA, in HASTINAPURA lived a lot of widows andorphans.
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In the night after the war was considered over, the son of DURNA - ASWATAMA, together withKRIPA and KARTAMARMA, treacherously slip intoPANDAW's camp. Then killed somePANDAWA's family and then burned the camp and ran away hiding in the forest. DRUPADI saw whohad done dishonest killing. The following morning, they were captured by PANDAWA and eliminated.
THE LASTBATTLEBimavsDuryudana
YUDISTIRA, EMPEROR of HASTINAPURA
There were no more obstacles for YUDISTIRA to govern the country wisely. HASTINAPURA was aprosperous and peaceful country, respected highly by its neighbors and maintained good relation withother countries.
DESTARATA and GENDARI, the parent of KAURAWA, lived together with KUNTI, the mother ofPANDAWA. They were treated honorably by PANDAWA and always been respected as their ownparents. All thePANDAWA's sons were dead in BHARATAYUDA, to some extent, the death of allPANDAWA's son wasARJUNA's mistake. He had successfully helped God GURU by killing a giantking NIWATAKAWACA who menaced to ruin SURALAYA, the God palace. God NARADA, in thename of God Guru, had given him a Goddess - SUPRABA tomarry, besides he was promised byNARADA that BATARA GURU should grant him whatever a request he made. ARJUNA,accompanied by SEMAR, spontaneously replied, he wished that after the BHARATAYUDA allPANDAWA remained alive. This request was agreed by NARADA.
SEMAR was shocked to hear the conversation. He told ARJUNA that when a man asking somethingfrom God, it should be clearly and precisely. In that case ARJUNA should ask for the life ofPANDAWA and their children, not only for PANDAWA. But the deal was done, the fate should prove.
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Luckily PANDAWA had one descendant, the grand child of ARJUNA, PARIKESIT, the son of thelate ABIMAYU and UTARI. PARIKESIT was the crown prince of HASTINAPURA.
DESTARATA and GENDARI after living honorably with PANDAWA for several years, decided tolive as hermits in a lovely place to donate the rest of their life for SAMADI (meditation), DEWI KUNTIas sign of solidarity joined them. PANDAWA in tears respected this decision as it was in accordancewith the teaching of DARMA.
PARIKESIT, the NEW EMPEROR of HASTINAPURA
After almost three decades in power, in the situation of relatively - peaceful and prosperous,PANDAWA decide to resign from public life. The crown prince PARIKESIT had been educatedproperly with PANDAWA themselves as his teachers, considered mature enough to rule the country.Also the younger generation, as a result of a wise and proper training was ready to live in harmony.
ThePANDAWA's generation, their loyal and respected friends like KRESNA and his families hadalready passed away. So, it was the time also for PANDAWA to leave all matters related with life in theworld.
PARIKESIT had received all the knowledge previously mastered by PANDAWA. In short, he knewand should practice the three DARMA, consist of:
1. DARMANING PENDITO UTOMO
§ Darma
agood teaching or way of life
§ Pendito
apriest, a saint, dedicated his entire life to God Almighty, for a perfect and correct behavior and action
§ Utomo
aperfect and correct behavior and action; a first class quality
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hehad to think, consider and do like a great respected king, must be just and wise
3. DARMANING SATRIO WIROTOMO
§ Satrio
atitle of nobility: knight, in ordinary life: gentleman.Satrio is alwaysconsidered of a man with noble quality,well educated, having goodconduct and behavior
§ Wiro
dare, not afraid
§ Meaning
hehad to think and act using his brains. He must be polite and knewwhat's right and wrong. He mustwork hard and always ready to defendthe truth, combating the evil at whatever cost
In Javanese life, the position of PENDITO (begawan,resi , priest, saint) and RATU (king or queen andall noble family) are considered much respected, even close to divine quality. So, all their words anddeeds are considered right. They are called the PANUTAN, the one that should be followed andobeyed. A Javanese proverb says: SABDO PENDITO RATU means that everyone who has said orpromised something must fulfill or honor it.
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Nowadays, a real leader, must posses the three DARMA, following the example of the WAYANGKULIT philosophy. PARIKESIT was inaugurated as the new Emperor to continue the ruling ofPANDAWA dynasty, guided by the holy principles of three DARMA.
PANDAWA RETURN to WHERE THEY CAME FROM
PANDAWA together with DRUPADI having satisfied with their life in earth, voluntarily and consciouslyleft the palace compound. Walking to purify their souls they went tomountMAHAMERU(SEMERU).The top of this mountain was considered sacred, a place next to heaven where holy Gods live. That wasan episode full with spiritual teaching. PANDAWA they were five - YUDISTIRA, BIMA, ARJUNA,NAKULA and SADEWA, but in fact symbolizing the life of a person with the five senses, DRUPADIsymbolizing the real feeling of a man.
In their existence of life, PANDAWA had always together, they could not be separated one by theothers, in good or in bad situation. If one of them was separated,PANDAWA's should not be in balance.This reflects the life of a person as a whole. In this journey to eternity, one by one of them felt down anddisappeared.
At first, DRUPADI, symbols of human life and feeling, the latest was YUDISTIRA or PUNTADEWAor DARMAKUSUMA, the holder of the kingdom (of life), the leader of the other four brothers (foursenses). He was seriously (SUSETYO) leading the others four.
The second was BIMA, who strongly and determinedly (SANTOSA) protecting PANDAWA. Thethird was ARJUNA, who was alert to keep the truth (BENER). The fourth was NAKULA, who wasclever and skillful. No goal could be reached without a skill (PINTER). And the fifth was SADEWA,who always accomplished everything with the principle at high morality (SUSILA & TATAKRAMA). Ahuman being has to pass the above symbols in his life on this earth. In short he must have a holy heart,doing right & correct things, patient, polite, love others, and never hurt others, so that he lives safely.Inorder to reach the condition of holiness, in preparation to be the united again with his holy origin (fromwhere he came from before his birth). Sometimes a man needs to be in solitude, where he shouldpractice self-denial, with limited food, sleep, sex and should not speak over the bad conducts of otherpeople and should not torture animals..That kind situation should enlighten him to kill all of desires of fivesenses and oppress his lust. He should be able more easily to concentrate in SAMADI (meditation).
To achieve this holy goal, the soul purity, the meditator has to kill all the desires of lucrative food andmaterial wealth as well as bad or wrong or sinful hearth's wishes.
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PANDAWA had solemnlydo that to achieve pure reflection or reality of holy life. In the gate of heaven,God INDRA, the ruler of heaven and God, YAMADIPATI, who was authorized to snatch human soulfrom his body, stopped PUNTODEWO. They forbid PUNTODEWO to enter the heaven by bringinghis ugly dog. If he insisted to bring it then he would enter the hell. PUNTODEWO was firm; he wouldnot leave his dog, the ugly dirty creature, as his dog was loyal till the end. Suddenly the dog vanished andturned out to be god DARMA, his own spiritual father, who would like to test PUNTODEWO.
After passing the gate, PUNTODEWO was in the dark place, uncomfortable and sting, joining hisPANDAWA families. From that place, he could see the KAURAWA lived in the beautiful palace,surrounded with a garden full of flowers and birds. They were eating, drinking, talking with a big smile.He was surprised and shocked how it could happen with him and his family. After several days, he wasapproached by Gods and Goddesses that he would be transferred to live in heaven by joiningKAURAWA, living the other PANDAWA and family behind. He rejected the offer completely.
At last PUNTODEWO had passed the whole test, and he and other PANDAWA and family all of asudden saw light and lived in heaven like they deserved. PANDAWA was thrown to the darkness of hellbefore living in a bright heaven. It was meant to give a lesson to human beings that he or she should sufferbefore enjoying a good life.
Heaven is the holiest place, which only the creator - God Almighty could give permission to live in, is aplace preserved for holy souls of good people. The basic philosophy ofPANDAWA's journey life is:
SANGKAN PARANING DUMADI Sangkan: the origin where it comes from Paran : the destination where it goes Dumadi : human being
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Above all WAYANG KULIT reflecting in God, in eternal life and supernatural.A life of human beingsby the wish and decision of God Almighty originates from holy things, by birth should perform his or herduty properly in the world, and if not fails, should return to his or her holy origin again.
