Jaka Umbara; The Wind Warrior

Final lesson

Mpu Fencing Maya took a deep breath. "What do you want to know about that?" ask him calmly.

"I still have not found an answer that can make me satisfied," said Jaka.

"Don't give up! One day you'll find the answer you've been looking for."

"Good, Teacher."

"There are many views about it, depending on how everyone reacts."

"How does the teacher think about it? How did the teacher get the answer?" ask Jaka curiously.

"I have five views on that."

"What is that, Master? Can Master explain that so that I can understand it?"

"Do you really want to know?"

"Yes, I want to know how Master thinks about it." Jaka was so hopeful, as if waiting for his teacher's answer.

"Well, I'll tell you what my view is."

Mpu Fencing Maya again took a deep breath. Jaka listened carefully.

"First, In this world the degree of man is no different. Same everything. Be it nobles or commoners, all have equal degrees and positions."

"Is it included in the social order and the dignity it has?"

"Yes, of course! Despite all that, the degree of each person is no difference at all. Only the glory of the heart can tell whether it has degrees or not."

"What does that mean, Master?"

"The glory of the heart can make others look at you as if you have a degree even though you are a slave. On the contrary, even though you have a high treasure of power and position, but without the glory of the heart within you, it will make you a person who has no degree at all. Everyone will tend to be condescending and look at you with contemptuous eyes.

Jaka nodded as if he found the understanding he was thinking about.

"Worse still, everyone will look down on you as an animal, perhaps even more despicable.

Jaka nodded back.

"Second, wise in determining the life steps as I explained when I was raised to be my disciple. Didn't you know that clearly?" ask Mpu Maya Fencing.

"Yes, I still remember it" replied Jaka. "i always remember it like I promised Master the other day," he added.

"It's good that you remember it."

Jaka nodded again.

"Then be fair in your decisions."

"Every decision you make, you have to think well. More than that you also have to separate between things that concern your personal affairs as well as matters that concern others."

"Is that also self-included, Master?" ask Jaka.

"It seems your mind is a little more open now."

"Teacher, don't divert our conversation." Shy and a little down. "Continue the Teacher's view!"

"Good, fine. You're not as patient as you always are."

Mpu Anggar Maya again continued his speech. "You can't side with someone just because you and he have a special relationship or he's someone you like. Do you understand that?"

Jaka nodded. "I understand, Master!"

"Then, never play with a fire that can burn yourself."

"Jaka laugh. "Teacher, only a fool would do that?"

Mpu Fencing Maya was stunned to see Jaka laughing quite loudly.

"What do you mean?" Asked full of astonishment.

"If I were that person, I would pour water to put out the fire. Didn't he know water could beat fire."

Mpu Fergar Maya took a deeper breath while listening to the words that Jaka said, then took it out as if she was not out of thought with what Jaka was thinking.

"Yes, and that fool is you."

"Teacher, why am I equated with a fool?"

"As usual, you don't capture the gist of what I'm saying. I thought your mind was starting to open, but I was thinking too big."

Jaka was down and felt guilty. "Sorry, Teacher. I'm wrong!"

Mpu Fencing Maya understood that, he did not try to corner Jaka.

"Well, remember to understand every word you hear before you comment on it" Mpu Anggar Maya's message to Jaka reminded.

"Good, Teacher. Next time I won't do that again" said Jaka with a still downcast look.

"That's it. I will continue the talk about the discussion. What I mean is, don't ever reap an issue that will hurt you or something that you can regret someday."

"I understand, Master!"

"And the last one.."