JAYABAYA: The Journey of Being a Legend
Uphawasa

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"Prince Gusti again colds?", asked Gendol immediately when he saw Jaka Umbaran who was reading a strand of palm leaves bearing the letters of Ancient Java, suddenly sneezing repeatedly.

"I'm fine, Ndol..

Don't know why all of a sudden my nose is itching and sneezing", Jaka Umbaran rubbed his nostrils several times.

"Usually if you suddenly sneeze when it is not sick it means there are people who are talking about Gusti Prince..", sahut Besur who came to the porch where Jaka Umbaran lived while at Harinjing Hermitage while carrying a tray filled with dishes full of boiled cassava and boiled ripe bananas. It appears that water vapor is still billowing from the top of the banana and boiled cassava as a sign that the two foods are still hot.

"Stupid knows.. Science where is it? Ngawur and perverted" said Gendol as he reached for a piece of boiled cassava that Besur placed near where Jaka Umbaran sat. Gendol's hand was immediately applauded by Besur.

Plllaaaackdickk..

"Basic breech...

This is not for you, but for Gusti Pangeran Mapanji Jayabaya. If you want to eat, take it yourself in the kitchen" said Besur as he glanced at Gendol.

"Huh, you stingy.. Ask for one kog not to.", scolded Gendol while stroking the back of his clapped hand.

"Maybe someone is missing the presence of Gusti Prince, so there is a signal from Hyang Akarya Jagat. Hopefully this is true", said Baratwaja as he stepped towards the porch of the residence of Jaka Umbaran.

Mmmmmm..

"About who? The princess of Galuh Pakuan Kingdom or Dewi Rengganis the son of Duke Prabhaswara?

It must be one of them both" said Gendol while scratching his chin as if to get an answer to his own question as soon as possible.

At that time, Baratwaja came along with Resi Simharaja. He brought 4 whole roasted chickens and handed them to Gendol.

"This is what you call a true friend.. Know that his friend is hungry, immediately bring good food..

Not like that corn rice puffer. The pellitus is half dead" Gendol said as he received the whole roasted chicken while making a gesture towards Besur.

"Kog is only 4 Ja? For me where?", protest Besur soon. Baratwaja did not answer, Gendol spoke up first.

"Just eat your boiled banana. Healthier, no fat. All in order to reduce your body weight that resembles a corn rice bundle that hahahaha.", Gendol's speech was immediately greeted with laughter by Baratwaja and Resi Simharaja. Besur immediately pouted for a moment. While Jaka Umbaran only smiled thinly while shaking his head to see the actions of these four followers.

They kept arguing, not giving up on winning. But their presence became a separate color for Jaka Umbaran in learning about the science of state governance in this Harinjing Hermitage.

Not felt almost half full moon already Jaka Umbaran aka Prince Mapanji Jayabaya studied at Harinjing Hermitage. Almost every night, the young prince in addition to learning about the science of governance during the day also practice the science of canuragan that he has at night. Inipun did not escape the attention of Begawan Mpu Narada who gave special attention to the prospective king of Panjalu.

Until that night, Begawan Mpu Narada visited the residence of Jaka Umbaran. His arrival stopped the debate between the four young prince's bodyguards. They immediately turned to look at the young prince's teacher.

"What are you doing here, old Brahmin? Tumben once, there is no wind there is no rain you come here at night like this", said Resi Simharaja immediately.

"Old Tiger, why are you so chatty now like the women in the market heh? I'm here because there's interest..

Gusti Pangeran Mapanji Jayabaya, is now Gusti Pangeran ready to increase the devotion that Gusti Pangeran has?", hearing the words of Begawan Mpu Narada immediately smiled widely.

"Of course, Master Begawan..

In addition to wanting to deepen the knowledge of the state, my goal is to study back at you is that I also want to improve my martial skills that I have", said Jaka Umbaran aka Prince Mapanji Jayabaya excitedly.

"Good then..

Starting tomorrow, Gusti Prince will do uphawasa mutih for 40 days. On the forty-first day, I will help Gusti Prince utilize the great power stored in Gusti Prince's body" Begawan Mpu Narada explained.

"What is uphawasa mutih Begawan Mpu Narada? Kog I just heard ya.", Gendol immediately asked so curious.

"Uphawasa mutih it is that we should not eat anything other than white food. It means we cannot eat after sunrise until the sun sets in the western sky.

Foods that are white such as rice, cassava. The rules of eating can not eat as hard as it is after sunset in the western sky. The first day of the plate, the next a little reduced and so on until the fourth day of the people he will not eat anything else.

This is a very tough test of patience, especially for the grumpy and the fugitive. Because basically, he should not be angry or should not eat as he pleases while undergoing this mutih uphawasa ritual", said Begawan Mpu Narada with a smile.

Gendol, Resi Simharaja and Besur immediately melengos heard the answer while Baratwaja only mangosteen although still not fully understood.

"Thank you for the guidance, Guru Begawan..

"Good Gusti Prince Mapanji Jayabaya..

Then, excuse me. Quickly rest and good night", after saying so, Begawan Mpu Narada immediately turned his body towards his residence while Jaka Umbaran and his followers immediately saluted the great teacher of Harinjing Hermitage.

"What crazy ritual has been determined by Begawan Mpu Narada, Gusti Prince?

Cook for more than one full moon, can't eat meat and vegetables? Can be skinny suddenly if I am told", said Besur as if he did not believe what the young prince would live.

"It was to increase the devotion that Gusti Pangeran Mapanji Jayabaya had, heh buntelan rice..

Tell you what, in order to increase the magic, Gusti Prince performed this mutih uphawasa ritual. So as his loyal followers, we must also have high martial skills so that later can help Gusti Prince Mapanji Jayabaya in ruling the Kingdom of Panjalu.

Among the four of us, only Resi Simharaja whose martial ability can be said to be a little under Gusti Prince. Therefore, the three of us must also participate in this mutih uphawasa ritual in order to become an accomplice of Gusti Prince in the future" said Gendol with confidence.

"You're right, brother..

I agree with your opinion. Supports you. Sur, you also took part in this event. You're ready, aren't you?", Baratwaja immediately stared at Besur.

"Haishh just like that, who's afraid?", said Besur strong-witted. Resi Simharaja only slightly raised the corner of his lips as if mocking the attitude of the three of them.

Time keeps rolling fast. As long as the journey was long, he continued to tread without the slightest stop even though many were left behind during his stride across the distance. Not feeling at night so quickly replaced by the morning which is characterized by the appearance of the crowing sound of roosters that sound unpretentious from around Harinjing Hermitage.

The first day of the uphawasa mutih ritual, everything went smoothly even though Besur complained that he only got rations for eating white rice and salt. While Gendol and Baratwaja did not protest at all, instead they were seen enjoying this ritual event. Resi Simharaja who did not follow uphawasa mutih, a small grin at the silly behavior of the followers of Jaka Umbaran.

Next until the 30th day of uphawasa mutih, small problems become big when meeting them. The twilight was accidentally Resi Simharaja who had just come out of Harinjing Hermitage, came home while carrying some jungle chickens that he had out of nowhere. Although he did not intend to make a fight with Gendol, Besur and Baratwaja, but his action roasting the forest chicken near their residence certainly provoked the attention of these three loyal followers of Mapanji Jayabaya.

"What do you mean by all this, Old Tiger?

You're taking me noisily?", hardik Gendol who came to the place where Resi Simharaja roasted a partridge.

"What mean? Wasn't I just roasting a jungle chicken? Where's the fault, Gigi Rarely?", replied Resi Simharaja with his leisure.

"You know me and Gusti Pangeran Mapanji Jayabaya are doing uphawasa mutih ritual, you even deliberately set fire to the forest chicken here. Obviously we all couldn't eat meat before the ritual was over.

If not intentionally teasing us with the rooster of the forest, then what do you want ha?", Gendol added immediately.

"Let's take this as a test for your patience, Gigi Rarely..

Any good intention will definitely get a heavy ordeal. Yes this is an ordeal for your mutih uphawasa" said Resi Simharaja while biting the thighs of her roasted roast rooster.

"Youyou...."

Gendol almost lunged towards Resi Simharaja but Besur and Baratwaja immediately blocked the arm of the big tall man.

"Ndol is already...

Let's just say this old man's talk has a point too. We must be patient in facing the challenges of this uphawasa ritual. Remember there are only 10 days left" said Baratwaja trying to calm down Gendol while gliding away from the place with Besur.

The days passed quickly too. Not felt today is the last day of the uphawasa mutih ritual. By late afternoon, Begawan Mpu Narada took them all to the mouth of the Harinjing river with the Kapulungan River. There were three elders of Harinjing Hermitage who accompanied them to the mouth of the Harinjing river. Jaka Umbaran, Gendol, Besur and Baratwaja are required to bathe in the confluence of the two rivers as a sign that they have completed their mutih uphawasa.

After bathing the four people sat down cross-legged while meditating on silence, taste and karsa for the sole purpose of surrendering to Hyang Akarya Jagat. First, Begawan Mpu Narada had one of the elders of Harinjing Hermitage named Sapuangin Resi to provide science to Baratwaja. As for Besur, Resi Mpu Kerta is in charge. On Gendol, there is Resi Mpu Anggara who guides.

Meanwhile, specifically for Jaka Umbaran, Begawan Mpu Narada himself handles. Begawan Mpu Narada's mouth immediately began to cast a spell and then thumbs the finger of his right hand he pressed on the forehead of Jaka Umbaran who was still sitting cross-legged calmly.

At that instant, time seemed to instantly stop instantly. The subconscious of Jaka Umbaran opens and the prince sees himself in a vast place like an infinite ocean. There were a lot of strange things that he had never seen before. Only Begawan Mpu Narada could recognize him.

"Where am I Begawan?", asked Jaka Umbaran immediately.

"This is Kahyangan Utarasegara, Gusti Pangeran Mapanji Jayabaya.

This is the abode of Lord Vishnu that is in you. A little bit you are no stranger to this place is not it?", said Begawan Mpu Narada while smiling meaningfully.

"In that case, it's only fitting that I don't feel that any of this is foreign to me. Then, I want you to explain why there are such creepy creatures in Kahyangan Utarasegara this, Begawan Mpu Narada?", Jaka Umbaran pointed towards a giant red figure as big as a hill that seemed to sit cross-legged like meditating in the middle of a small island in that place.

Hearing that question, Begawan Mpu Narada immediately smiled broadly as he said,

"It is a form of anger that is in you, Gusti Pangeran Mapanji Jayabaya. You must learn to subdue him so that he can be your source of strength in appeasing the whole world.

Her name is Butha Agni.."