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Punakawan philosophy

"So how, Lek?"

Prastowo changed his sitting position. While lighting a kretek cigarette, he continued his story.

"Maybe not many ya mas who know the character of the punakawan and what philosophy contained of each character even the name of the puppet character?" Prastowo said later.

"As is Semar. Some say, Semar comes from the word Sammir which means ready. However, there are also those who believe that the word Semar comes from the Arabic Ismar. According to the person who thinks this, the tongue of the Javanese reads the word is-to be se-. For example, Istanbul is read by Setambul. Ismar means nail. No wonder, if the character Semar always appears as a reinforcement (spikes) against all the truths that exist. He always appears as an advisor. Yes, that's what Kang Salim is like. Either when we were on the road or after we found a way. Kang Salim is like Semar. Either as Sammir or Ismar. As Sammir, Kang Salim is always ready. He is always in front of us, a shield for us. As Ismar, Kang Salim is Paku. Yes, nail.'' For a moment Prastowo stopped his speech, then smoked his cigarette again.

"Not just me. Maybe Anggoro and Dullah also admitted Kang Samir's behavior. Remember a saying. Only a straight nail will continue to hit. That's how Kang Salim is. Keep and keep getting hit. From the moment of Satriyo's death, from the family of Mbak yu Kartika, also from..." Prastowo again stopped his words and sighed for a moment.

"Hidayah's cottage." Cut Ajimukti. Prastowo just nodded slowly.

"Then about you, Lek?" Ask Ajimukti a moment later.

"Then like me, Mom. Why did Mr. Zaini describe me as Gareng. Because some argue, Gareng comes from the word Khair which means good or greatness. Another opinion believes, Nala Gareng adapted from the word Naala Qariin. The Javanese call it Nala Gareng. This word means making many friends. Yeah, that's how I am, Mom. As a small person and market trader I should be able to grapeak, valley manah. That's why I have so many friends on the market."

Ajimukti. And the one in that room.

"Then like this Anggoro, Mas." Prastowo patted Anggoro on the knee next to Ajimukti. "He is described as Petruk. Wh why? Because Some argue, Petruk comes from the word Fatruk which means to leave. In addition, there are also those who think the word Petruk adapted from the word Fatruk—the origin of a tasawuf wejangan, Fat-ruk kulla maa siwalLaahi which means leave all that is other than Allah. Why would Pak Zaini describe this Anggoro as Petruk. Because he used to be very indebleg, Mas."

"Yes, I used to be the most feared after Kang Salim, Mas. I've all tasted it. Until finally through Kang Salim, Allah gave me guidance to leave that path and seek the path that Allah has guided." Anggoro Cut.

"Well, this father includes gentho gede if so, sir?" Sahut Manan with the widest although he actually already knows what his father's past like.

Everyone in the room laughed at Manan's words.

"Yes, but it's all the past, Nan. Look at your father now. Example of your father now." Sahut Dullah later.

"Yes, Mr. lek. I'm proud to have a father who taught me so much."

Hearing Manan's words, made Anggoro spontaneously pat his son's shoulder.

"I'll continue, Mommy." Prastowo said later.

Ajimukti nodded and once again listened to Prastowo's story about the punakawan.

"While Bagong, it is believed to be derived from the word Bagho which means despotic or ugly. Another opinion says, Bagong comes from the word Baghaa which means rebel. Namely, revolting against evil and evil. That's what Mr. Zaini found in the late Dasman and Dullah." Prastowo continued.

"I remember how Dasman tried to repent at that time. And how he fought alongside Kang Salim afterwards. Invite the market man to return to the way of God. It is not an easy struggle. Luckily, he left in a state of repentance. May God put him in the best place." Anggoro Sahut.

All just nods to guarantee Anggoro's words.

"Not much different from this Dullah, Mommy." Then Prastowo.

"Since deciding to go with Kang Salim. This dullah gave up his life completely to serve Kang Salim and all his dhuriyah." Continue Prastowo again.

"But compared to Dasman. I'm very far away, Pras." Sahut Dullah later.

"Never compare, Dul. You and Dasman have their own way of fighting alongside Kang Salim." Anggoro Tegur.

Dullah just smiled.

"I know something now." Manan then said.

"With all this, I have been able to answer all my questions myself." Further again.

"It's good that you know, Le." Anggoro said later. "So without a father, Mr Lek Dul or Mr Dhe mu Pras explained, you already know what your duty is?" Ask Anggoro then.

"I know, Sir." Anggoro reassured.

Once again Anggoro patted Manan's shoulder.

"Then what's your next move, Jik?" Ask Manan to Ajimukti a short time later.

Ajimukti just smiles.

"Let everything go according to the original plan, Nan." Dullah.

Manan nodded.

"Even this meeting was outside our plans. Especially meeting you." Imbuh Dullah, his words are still fixed on Manan.

"Yes, Le, Nan. Stay as you normally would without making anyone suspicious." Anggoro Imbuh.

Manan once again just nodded.

Ajimukti upholds his sitting position. For a moment he breathed.

"For the moment I don't have any further plans. I want to focus first on the pesantren competition." Ajimukti.

"I mean Mas Aji." Dullah frowned with astonishment.

"Yes about that afternoon why Gus Faruq called me, Lek." Ajimukti.

"Want to?" Ask Dullah to make sure.

"I was asked to represent Pondok Hidayah in the competition." Say Ajimukti quiet.

Dullah jerked. "But how is it possible, Mas. The lodge knows Mas Aji santri is new at the lodge. How could Mas Aji be the representative of Pondok Hidayah?" Ask Dullah full of incomprehension.

Ajimukti just smiled and returned to leaning his body to the bench.

"Lek Dul just calm down. Precisely that way I'm easier to get into the scope of the cottage deeper." Answer Ajimukti.

Dullah just nodded.

"I thank you so much for proposing my name to the competition." Ajimukti.

Dullah once again looked shocked. "proposing? Means it's not Mas Aji's own will or from Pondok Hidayah's side?" Ask later.

Ajimukti just shook his head.

"Then who proposed Mas Aji's name in the competition?" Ask Dullah full of curiosity.

Ajimukti sighed for a moment.

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