Dragon Star Dahanapura

Episode 2 Ki Demang Aryo Dimejo

Soldier Tandya (ready).... ! Ki Lurah swiftly, prepared his soldiers to honor Ki Demang, who was seen walking hastily. It was customary in the Daha academy and the entire Kahuripan region, for the soldiers to give honor to their superior. But unlike usual, instead of Ki Demang paused for a moment and answered the respect given, Ki Demang continued walking towards the door of the joglo house made of teak. Less than one fathom (1.8 meters) away, Ki Demang turned around and called his son.

"Arya, come with Romo inside", call Ki Demang to his son.

"Injeh Romo, ngestoaken dawuh (well father, do it)", replied Arya, directly following to her father. The big question mark in his mind, unlike usual Romo passed by without caring about the soldiers who were training.

Arriving at the bale (large living room) of the house, Ki Demang told his son to wait. "Sit down, Romo wants to talk, wait a minute" Ki Demang said. Then Ki Demang went inside to the sentong (room adjacent to the bale) center, took a wooden box, with a dragon carving.

Very beautiful and smooth carving. The dragon is clearly depicted wrapped around a sword that has a star motif. Carving of Dragons and Stars is the hallmark of every building work or wood carving done by this family.

Ki Demang cast a spell, before opening the storage box. The box is a relic of the ancestors of the Aryan nobility. Not many know that his ancestor was the greatest swordsman of his time. Swordsman with the heirloom of a lucky sword, the Star Sword. The warrior, Arya Kamajaya, is the seventh ancestor of Arya Gentala.

Arya Kamajaya - (Hanging Siwur) has a son

Arya Damar - (Udhek-udhek) has a son

Aryo Buwono - (Wareng) has a son

Aryo Biantoro - (Buyut) has a son

Arya Janitra - (Simbah/grandpa) has a son

Aryo Dimejo - (Romo/Father) has a son

Arya Gentala - (Child)

That is the name of Aryan ancestors from the male line, which in the belief in Java Dwipa, only male descendants will continue the family line. (the term luri is often used to describe the scientific heritage and power possessed by ancestors, and can only be passed down through genealogy)

But unfortunately, until now none of his descendants was able to inherit the magic of canuragan and heirloom of the star sword. Either the luri from Arya Kamajaya will come down to whom, still can not be concluded. The only relic that is still cared for Ki Demang Aryo Dimejo is the wooden box.

After the wooden box opened, it appeared that the medallion with the star shape had seven corners. The medal is jet black, made of metal derived from star stones (meteor stones). The fragrant aroma of sandalwood oil pierced the nose, accompanying the opened box. Ki Demang closed the box again, and brought it forward.

Arya who had been sitting in a joglo house bale since then (at that time there was no ordinary table chair in the living room), slightly raised her head glanced at the wooden box under her father. He felt something inside the wooden box as if calling himself to pick it up. But that feeling he endured, because of the deep respect for his Romonya (father).

Ki Demang then sat down in front of Arya, and opened the box, and said "Son, don't ask too many questions, listen to your Rom. This is the legacy of your ancestors, the seven nasab and above. He was a great swordsman, as well as the founder of the family of the Nobles of Arya. Remember, what is in this box, becomes the target of the entire martial world. Tomorrow morning, before the rooster (male) kluruk (smoking), go towards the sunset"

Then Ki Demang explained that there, precisely at Klotok Hill, there was a hermit who had long resigned from worldly affairs.

"But Romo, for what....", Arya who had been silent, tried to ask in a soft tone, he knew it was taboo to ask when her Rome was medhar sabdo (give instructions). But he had to do it because it all just happened.

Unfinished Arya said the question, instantly cut by Ki Demang.

"Ask the hermit at Klotok Hill, he knew the answer. Romo himself, not unwilling to tell a story, but indeed Romo also does not know much. This order came from the elders in the extended family, at a secret meeting at your grandfather's house".

The holy hermit in Klotok Hill is named Ki Bajra Geni. He was not like the hermits in general who wore white cloth as clothing. But Ki Bajra Geni actually prefers the black color for the clothes used.

Ki Demang then explained that to meet Ki Bajra, Arya had to find a cave on the hillside.

"Injeh Romo.", Arya could only nod her head and hold back the tears that almost fell in the corner.

his eye.

Ki Demang then explained, that after Arya found the Hermit, she had to show the star stone in the box.

Then Ki Demang handed the box to Arya, and taught her the mantra before holding the star medal. Only with this mantra can the power of this medal be raised and used to its full potential.

The hereditary mantra is taught by star stone holders, and should not be written on palm leaves, and should not be taught to others who do not have Aryan blood.

Pangreksan kang muksa,

Ening meneng roso teak,

Ora katon pangrasa

The spell was not long, but it was not easy to memorize, Arya's tongue felt faint when saying the spell. He memorized in

in his head, but strange every time he spoke his tongue was always mispronounced. I don't know how many times Ki Demang recited a mantra to be heard and imitated by his son.

After repeatedly hearing and repeating the mantra, Arya finally can

Ki Demang smiled, remembering that he used to even spend until sunset, even though his father began to recite a mantra when the sun was just the tip of a spear. He then studied who was more talented, whether he or his son.

A little while later, Sekararum Ki Demang's wife, came carrying two cups made of clay. Seeming smoke billowing thin on the cup, the aroma of ginger combined with palm sugar provokes saliva to wet the oral cavity. Not to forget the slightly charred cassava placed on a small tray of woven bamboo.

It was tempting to make that simple dish, especially for Ki Demang. Indeed he was an official of the Academy, but he was used to living simply. "Dinda Sekar, it seems that it is time" Ki Demang told his wife. "The elders have sent down his word, and Arya who is crucified (gets the task), can not be delayed any longer. Tomorrow morning Arya should be gone".

Then Ki Demang told about his meeting with the Aryan family, where at that time there was tension between several elders present at the time. Ki Demang recounted that there were elders who did not agree to the appointment of Arya as the heir to the star medal, considering that she did not show any interest in canuragan science at all.

"Injeh Kangmas, this may already be the destiny of our son Arya. Then I will prepare the provisions for

tomorrow's trip", Sekararum got up and walked into Sentong to prepare Arya supplies during the trip. Sekar put 500 pieces of gobog (gobog is a metal currency that was in effect at the time, some called picis), into a money bag and some sheets of change of clothes.

While in the front room Arya recited the mantra taught by her father, continuously until there was no mistake at all.

"Thole (love call to the child, son), try to sit in a mediocre position, close your eyes. Crossed legs with the right leg position on the left leg". Ki Demang guides his son to do the correct sitting position. Then put both hands Arya on the thighs, with the palms facing the sky.

"Return your breath Le, use our family's secret breathing technique" Ki Demang said, then sat down beside Arya. This breathing technique is called the Triangle Breath. Breathe in through the nose for 13 beats, hold your breath and exhale through the mouth, each for 13 beats.

This technique is very difficult to do, even though it looks simple. It is not like taking a deep breath and breathing out slowly. The most difficult thing is to keep the rhythm of 13 beats.

Often Arya at the time of exercise first, longer in holding the breath than inhaling and releasing it, or vice versa. At the beginning of training, Arya was only able to repeat three times. Only then could he perform this technique for a long time, after doing the exercise for seven full moons.