Princess Rajapatni

Princess Rajapatni - Gayatri - 25

Princess Rajapatni - Gayatri - 25

Lontar given by Empu Ragarunting apparently contains a story that is part of the sutra Maha Parinirwana. Part of the tripitaka that suffered the life of the Buddha before he died in Kusi-nagara. Written on the palm is the story of the time when Buddha was in Magadha. During the reign of King Ajatashatru.

This is a new story about King Ajatashatru that I know. Previously, a nun had told about bad prophecy and the meaning of the name Ajatashatru. “Formerly, King Ajatashatru is predicted to

noah his own father.” The nun explained. “Ajatashatru means unborn enemy. Ajata-shatru's father, King Bimbisara, named it because he wanted to break the prophecy.

But then Ajatashatru met Dewadata, the person who influenced him to seize the throne. Heartless, Ajatashatru imprisoned his father. He tortured his father to death.”

“Is the King in no way regretting his per-made?” I said angry. “Why does he have the heart once?”

The nun's smile was bitter as she took my bath.

“If there is a miracle that can knock the conscience of King Ajatashatru, the miracle is in the son of the king. When King Ajatashatru's wife gave birth, kindness rose in the king's heart

that's. For the first time, King Ajatashatru felt his love for the child so abundant. Sa-yang, regrets always come in the back. Although King Ajatashatru felt guilty, the dead could not be cheated back. Although regret mounts and becomes deep sorrow.”

***

I clasped the thrower tightly. The cruelty of King Ajatashatru is unforgivable. In my ba-yangan, Ajatashatru is loud and loves war. In this throw, it is explained about his ambition to conquer the Vrji tribe. A tribe that lives in the eastern part of Malla Province.

At that time, King Ajatashatru called his patih, Brah-ma Vassakara.

He ordered the Patih to go to the Buddha.

“Wahai patihku, say my regards to da Gautama Buddha. Next, send him my message:

‘I am king Ajatashatru of Magadha, about to fight against the Vrji Tribe. I will destroy the sovereign and successful tribe.’

You must remember the Buddha's answer. Whatever he says, tell me everything. I'm sure the Tathagata will speak his opinion honestly. Because the Buddha never spoke lies.”

Patih Vassakara reads King Ajatashatru's message. He immediately left with his attendants. According to the command, he faced the Buddha at the top of Gijjhakuta.

After Patih Vassakara arrived before the Buddha, he prostrated himself to the Buddha.

“The noble Gautama.” He said in a gentle tone, “I came to His Majesty for the purpose of conveying the message of King Ajatashatru of Magadha.”

At that time Ananda stood behind the Bud-dha, fanning Him. Buddha listened to every word Patih Vassakara said. He then asked Ananda:

“Have you heard that the Vrji Tribe is often deliberating? Does their deliberation always produce the word mufakat?”

“This is what we heard, Bhante,” replied

”Then it is. Then we should expect the development and progress of the Vrji.” Tribe

Buddha asked a few questions. And many times Ananda confirmed. Patih Vassakara recalled every word from the Buddha's mouth.

Then the Buddha told one of the stories of his journey to Patih Vassakara:

“One time, we stayed in Vesali. The Cetiya Sarandada. In Cetiya, we teach about the seven conditions for fostering the welfare of a nation. They've understood. As long as the seven conditions are lived and practiced well, then we should not expect the decline of the Vrji.” Tribe

After the Buddha said this, Patih Vassakara bowed to the Buddha.

“Wahai Gautama,” said. “If Vrji tribe really-be-nar can live and practice these conditions. We should expect their progress. If so, despite the war, they would not easily lose. Except, King Ajatashatru chose the path of diplomacy or broke their unity. Okay, Gautama. Please excuse yourself, because there are still many tasks that we have to carry out.”

“Please, Brahmin,” replied Buddha. Patih Vassakara got up from his seat. Heart's happy. Agree with the Buddha's opinion.

***

I closed that lontar. Suddenly remembered the teachings of the government that had been taught by Uncle Raganata. At that time, Viren and I were discussing the terms of building a country. In his haki-kat, a country must have leaders, duk-duk, borders, and state goals. It was then that Uncle Raganata explained to us about Chess City-maning Nrpatti and Catur Naya Sandhi.

“As a leader, there are four conditions that must be met,” said Uncle Raganata. “First, a leader must be knowledgeable and holy. He also has to have love for the people. Third, the leader must be brave and unyielding in defending the truth. And lastly, a leader must be authoritative, honest, and put the public interest first. These four things, called Chess City-maning Nrpatti.”

“Is that the only thing a leader should have?” ask Viren.

Uncle Raganata shakes. “There's another called

Chess Naya Sandhi.”

“What is it, Uncle?” I said curiously. “It is the four wisdom that must be possessed

a leader,” clear. “The first one is the same—applicable fair indiscriminately. Second, bheda, giving awards in accordance with the devotion of someone to the country. Dana— provides assistance fairly and equitably. And lastly, danda—punishes every room with no slash select.”

Uncle Raganata looked at me and explained that a leader should be able to implement the Kotamaning Nrpatti Chess and Naya Sandhi Catur in his government.

My daydream ended when I closed the thrower. I resolved to chant Maha Karuna Dha-rani. The story on this catapult did make me reflect a lot. Remembering whether Uncle Jayakatwang adopted the seven conditions. If it is, I will immediately do anything to prevent Raden Wijaya from harassing Kadiri.

But the more compared, the more I can not see the equation Kadiri with the tribe Vrji. The betrayal of my father is just one small example. His actions of exerting bramacorah were clearly not noble values for his government.

The words of Empu Ragarunting involuntarily reverberated. Makes me think more about my opinion. Do I have to keep going against Raden Wi-Jaya's will? Or even support him to destroy the kingdom that was built on the ruins of my own kingdom? Then that part of the Bhagawad Gita ended my search:

“I am time. The Destroyer of the Universe. The Time that Cripples. The time has come now and ma-tang for the destruction of this army. Even if you run away, all this will still perish.”