The Ancestral Country
Sheep Fowl
The Watugunung banner let out a long sigh. The death of Prabu Samarawijaya that so suddenly makes the problems faced not as easy as it seems. Although at the last moment, Prabu Samarawijaya gave the decision that Panji Watugunung will be the next king, there will certainly be a party that opposes.
"We take care of the purification ceremony of the soul for Gusti Maharaja Samarawijaya, Uncle Mapatih.
After 40 days of mourning, we hold a family meeting to discuss about the next King of Panjalu. Although Gusti Prabu Samarawijaya has appointed me as his successor, but we also cannot ignore other family members" said Panji Watugunung while stroking his thin mustache. Yuwaraja Panjalu seemed to think of something.
"Hamba obeyed Gusti Prince Jayengrana. Since the last decree of the Maharaja of Samarawijaya was to appoint Gusti Prince Jayengrana as the next King of Panjalu, then hereby the servant expressed his support and loyalty to Gusti Prince Jayengrana", said Mapatih Jayakerti while respecting the Watugunung Panji.
The next day, when the sun began to sepifik rose in the eastern horizon, the atmosphere in the square Kotaraja Daha looks busy. Almost all the citizens of Kotaraja Daha gathered in the palace square.
All the citizens of Kotaraja Daha are in a mourning mood. Wearing a white cloth of mourning, they also mourn the death of Prabu Samarawijaya who was seen as a just and wise King.
That day, in the Kotaraja square, dozens of Panjalu soldiers appeared to arrange dry wood as a means of gathering Prabu Samarawijaya. While the pandit and his cantrik are busy preparing the ubo rampe which becomes the equipment of the purification ceremony of the soul.
The smell of incense and incense also makes the atmosphere so sacred. New flowers in the pick from the garden sari keraton has been neatly arranged on a tray tray tray.
Maharesi Mpu Soma of Ranja Hermit was invited by Patugunung Panji to prepare everything to perform this ceremony. The long-bearded man was seen meditating in front of Prabu Samarawijaya's body. His mouth commits us to cast the spell Yadnya.
Right behind the Maharesi, the Watugunung Panji is seen sitting cross-legged quietly. Yuwaraja Panjalu also closed his eyes. The white cloth he wears, adds to the authority of the Yuwaraja Panjalu.
The members of the Panjalu Royal family gathered behind the sage. The Empress Dyah Kirana and the king's concubines including Ayu Galuh's mother, Larasati appeared teary-eyed. The sudden departure of the Emperor caused a deep sorrow in the hearts of each person.
Other Prabu Samarawijaya princesses and daughters-in-law, including Wiramukti and Suryanata, were also present among the families. All are subject to deep sorrow. The seven wives of Panji Watugunung were also present among them.
All courtiers were present, including the dukes and regional leaders who became the rule of Panjalu.
Maharesi Mpu Soma opened his eyes, the omen of the spell Yadnya already finished reciting. Slowly the pandita from Ranja Hermitage in Seloageng shifted his seat then faced towards the Watugunung Panji.
"Nakmas Prince Jayengrana,
Yadnya's spell is done I read. We can start doing this soul cleansing ceremony" said the Maharesi Mpu Soma gently.
Hearing that, Panji Watugunung immediately turned his head towards Mapatih Jayakerti. He quickly raised his right hand. Mapatih Jayakerti immediately nodded. Then four burly soldiers immediately approached the palanquin Prabu Samarawijaya's body.
The four of them swiftly lifted the stretcher into the middle of the Kotaraja Daha square. The palace ladies-in-waiting sprinkled flowers along their steps.
After placing the stretcher on a pile of dry wood that had been arranged in such a way, the four soldiers immediately moved away.
The Prabu Samarawijaya princess immediately stood up and sprinkled flowers around the body of the Maharaja of Panjalu with tears. Ayu Galuh almost fainted while sprinkling flowers on her father's body. Panji Watugunung who saw the incident, quickly carried the body of the second empress and sat her under the grand paseban hall.
"Dinda Galuh, please,
The departure of Gusti Prabu Samarawijaya. The path of human life is only the gods know. We humans are just puppets for every story set by Him.
The Gusti Prabu Samarawijaya Relay facing Hyang Widhi Wasa. Do not cry his departure, so that there is no burdensome burden on Gusti Prabu Samarawijaya's journey in the realm of eternity", advice Panji Watugunung which makes Ayu Galuh immediately embrace the body of the husband.
From the back, Maharesi Mpu Soma carried a torch and approached the Watugunung Panji.
"Nakmas Prince Jayengrana,
It is time", said Maharesi Mpu Soma while handing over the torch to Panji Watugunung.
Before the Watugunung Panji received the torch from Mpu Soma, Yuwaraja Panjalu turned towards Ayu Galuh. Prabu's eldest daughter Samarawijaya nodded slowly. After seeing that, Panji Watugunung immediately received a torch from Mpu Soma and walked towards the dry wood pile under Prabu Samarawijaya's body.
"I, Patugunung Panji..
In front of Gusti Prabu Samarawijaya's body promised to keep Panjalu until the end of my life with all my soul and body", shouted Patugunung Panji loudly.
After saying so, Patugunung Panji worshiped Prabu Samarawijaya's body as a final tribute to Prabu Airlangga's son and ignited the fire from the torch he held on a pile of dry wood.
Quickly the fire burned dry wood as a means of purification of the soul for Prabu Samarawijaya. Everyone immediately lowered their condolences.
By midday, the fire began to shrink and Prabu Samarawijaya's body had been drunk perfectly.
Everyone returned to their respective places, not least Panji Watugunung and his seven wives. They just keep quiet. There is still a deep grieving look on the face of Ayu Galuh makes them also sympathize with the second empress of the Watugunung Panji.
"That's hard, Dinda Galuh,
All who live will die. Just pray that Gusti Prabu Samarawijaya calm in nirvana", entertain Dewi Anggarawati while patting Ayu Galuh's shoulder.
"True Kangmbok Anggarawati, Yunda Galuh..
We cannot deny the fate of Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa. We can only surrender to all the decisions of kahyangan", said Cempluk Rara Sunti, the youngest concubine of Panji Watugunung.
Ayu Galuh nodded in understanding with the intention of the two of them. The beautiful woman began to smile.
"Remember the Wild Princess,
You still have an obligation to take care of Mapanji Jayawarsa. Do not let your sadness make you forget your responsibilities", said Sekar Mayang who followed sitting near Dewi Anggarawati.
"I understand, Kangmbok Mayang.
It will not be easy to get rid of my sadness because of the departure of Kanjeng Romo Prabu Samarawijaya. But as his daughter, I also have an obligation to take care of this country like the last message of Kanjeng Romo Prabu Samarawijaya to me", said Ayu Galuh with a faint smile looking at the honey.
Panji Watugunung smiles knot seeing harmony between his wives.
Day change day. Not felt almost a week already, Prabu Samarawijaya headed to the nature of Swargaloka. The sadness in the Daha palace gradually subsided. There were no more tears and tears flowing from the Prabu Samarawijaya princesses.
But now the atmosphere of tranquility Daha Palace changed with the atmosphere of competition among the sons-in-law of Prabu Samarawijaya. This problem was triggered by the absence of a son born by the empress. Dyah Kirana did not give birth to a single descendant to become the crown prince. All descendants of Samarawijaya born by concubines and it all became a big problem for the continuity of the Kingdom of Panjalu.
Although Prabu Samarawijaya has appointed Panji Watugunung as his successor, but the other Prabu son-in-law Samarawijaya also feel entitled to become the next King of Panjalu.
The most ambitious to become King is the husband of Ayu Retnosari, Prince of Suryanata.
As the son of the Duke of Rajaputra, Suryanata felt more capable and worthy to become the next King of Panjalu. He did not know the genealogy of the Prabu Samarawijaya family at all, feeling the appointment of Panji Watugunung as the successor to the throne of the Panjalu kingdom was too rash.
That afternoon at the residence of Ayu Retnosari, Suryanata was sitting while staring at the reddened western sky. Apparently the man was daydreaming when a gatekeeper soldier of the Ayu Retnosari residence called out to him.
"Please forgive Gusti Prince,
Tumenggung Gilingwesi wanted to face Gusti Prince", reported the gate guard soldier after saluting Suryanata.
'Gilingwesi? Isn't he Prince Banjarsari's right-hand man? What's he doing here?', inner Suryanata full of questions. After careful consideration, Suryanata finally gave the order.
"Have him come in" said Suryanata who made the soldier retreat from the Suryanata residence hall. Shortly afterwards, Tumenggung Gilingwesi entered the hall of the private residence of Ayu Retnosari.
After respect, the thick-bodied rowdy man sat cross-legged on the floor of the Suryanata residence hall.
"What made you come here, Tumenggung Gilingwesi?
Are you sent by Banjarsari's sister?", asked Suryanata while looking at Gilingwesi's face.
"True Gusti Prince,
Servants were sent by Gusti Pangeran Banjarsari to deliver a letter to Gusti Pangeran", replied Tumenggung Gilingwesi while taking out a red cloth and handing it to Suryanata.
Prince Banjarsari is also one of the 6 sons-in-law of Prabu Samarawijaya. It originated from the Duchy of Kembang Kuning in the northwest of the Kingdom of Panjalu. She still counted distant relatives of Prabu's mother Samarawijaya. By marrying Rara Wulandari, the 5th daughter of Prabu Samarawijaya from the concubine Rara Purbawati, Prince Banjarsari also had the right to the throne through his wife.
"Good, "Good,
Apparently Banjarsari's sister also supported me to become the successor of Father Prabu Samarawijaya. With this my strength in the Daha palace family will become stronger" Suryanata said while tightly grasping the letter in his hand.
"According to Gusti Prince Banjarsari, Gusti Prince Suryanata more worthy of being the king of Panjalu compared to Watugunung who was only a son of the Regent.
Gusti Pangeran Banjarsari hopes that Gusti Suryanata does not forget the support of Gusti Banjarsari in the future" said Tumenggung Gilingwesi while respecting Prince Suryanata.
"Of course, of course,
As a fellow person from the Panjalu Kulon region, I would rather combine forces in order to rule this kingdom. I promise, if my struggle to sit on the Panjalu throne succeeds, then I make sure that my Brother Banjarsari will be adopted as the Mandate of the Kingdom of Panjalu" said Suryanata with fiery.
Thus, the atmosphere of Panjalu palace is getting heated because of the two opposing camps. The supporters of Panji Watugunung include Mapatih Jayakerti, Prince Wiramukti husband of Dewi Guitarukmi who is the second daughter of Prabu Samarawijaya, Pangeran Sambu husband of Prabu Samarawijaya's youngest daughter, Mpu Gangga the Nayakapraja, the Queen Mother Dyah Kirana.
While the supporters of Suryanata most people from Panjalu Kulon such as Prince Banjarsari husband Rara Purbawati fifth daughter Prabu Samarawijaya, Tumenggung Gilingwesi, Pangeran Mangkubumi husband Dyah Sitoresmi fourth daughter Prabu Samarawijaya, Mahamantri Mpu Rikmajenar and several Consorts of Prabu Samarawijaya.
They all argue with each other about who is more worthy to be made the next King of Panjalu.
That afternoon at the residence of Prince Suryanata, Prince Banjarsari and Tumenggung Gilingwesi were sitting cross-legged across the porch of their residence.
"Suryanata Kangmas, please,
Tomorrow is the 40th anniversary of the death of Kanjeng Romo Prabu Samarawijaya. After tomorrow there will be a family meeting to determine who will be crowned as the next King of Panjalu.
I am very worried about Kangmas", said Prince Banjarsari in a low tone but still clearly heard in the ears of Prince Suryanata.
"What do you mean, Dhimas Banjarsari?
What worries your heart so much? Don't we already have strong support from the relatives of the Daha palace?", asked Prince Suryanata in astonishment.
"Sorry Kangmas Suryanata,
Supporters of Prince Jayengrana are strong people in the government of the Kingdom of Panjalu. I'm sure we won't be easy to win the support of relatives who still haven't sided with us or with them. What I am worried about, with the pressure exerted by the retainers then the palace relatives who have not sided, will give their support to Prince Jayengrana", replied Prince Banjarsari in a resigned tone.
"Nonsense is also your saying, Dhimas Prince of Banjarsari.
Then what do you have to propose to deal with this problem?", Prince Suryanata looked at Prince Banjarsari's face immediately.
A faint smile fell on Prince Banjarsari's lips. His sheep fight went well. He did want the throne of the Kingdom of Panjalu but felt he would not be able to defeat Panji Watugunung and Suryanata at once. So by siding with Suryanata, he hopes to defeat Suryanata and Panji Watugunung without having to bother.
"We must get rid of Mapatih Jayakerti so that there is no strong support for the Watugunung Panji.
That way, the position of Watugunung Panji and we will be balanced in the crown council session later", replied Prince Banjarsari quickly.
Mm-hmm...
"You're right, Dhimas Prince of Banjarsari.
But the old man was not an ordinary person. He was a knight who chose to fight. It's not easy to kill him" Suryanata said as he frowned. He seems to be thinking hard.
"Why did Kangmas Suryanata bother?
Just tell that your loyal servant from Kembang Kuning did it. I know he's high-scientific.
But after doing so, he must leave this palace of Kangmas to cover our tracks" Prince Banjarsari said, pointing to a thick-bodied man sitting near the gate of the Suryanata residence.
Mm-hmm..
"If it were only Mapatih Jayakerti, I think Gandra would be easy to do his job. I'm sure it is.
But I don't think killing Mapatih Jayakerti will solve this problem, Dhimas Pangeran Banjarsari" Suryanata replied as he stroked his nose.
Prince Banjarsari scrunched his forehead a sign he did not understand.
"What do you mean Kangmas Suryanata? I don't understand it at all", asked Prince Banjarsari as he looked towards Suryanata.
Ayu Retnosari's husband immediately grinned widely, then said slowly but full of threats.
"How about we kill Watugunung Panji?"
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