Shivaratri: Destroy the Darkness

Kawruh Ngangsu

The white clouds were slowly moving against a bright blue background. In Mandala Wiyata the Knights of Saka were sitting cross-legged and listening to the briefing from Buyut Wengkeng.

Princess Nalini sat in the front row after wearing the usual clothes like a knight. Her hair was ponytailed. His skin looks pure white. Unfortunately, she is a beautiful princess. It was clearly visible from his slightly raised chin.

Ganendra who arrived late chose to sit in the back side by side with Balin. Up ahead, Buyut Wengkeng smiled warmly.

“Congratulations to you Saka Knights who passed the initial ability test the other day. Remember, your journey is still very far to reach the highest level. You must be forged with insight and deepen the power of Kadewatan possessed.”

Ganendra who was in the back row actually yawned and did not pay much attention. Balin instead, looked serious and listened carefully. Buyut Wengkeng again gave the briefing.

“To reach the highest level equivalent to the gods. You have to learn from the saying patience I want mustying practice. It has the meaning that patience can be interpreted as the core of the journey of life. If you are training your own abilities. You guys don't have the same patience as being glued to the spot. Will not understand the essence of the process of a life journey. So my message, learn patiently and diligently.”

After he finished his briefing. The new Knights of Saka, invited around by Bimantara. Invite to the training place of the Saka Knights who have reached the level of Tri, Panca or Sapta.

There, they seem to be practicing sparring. As usual Sadana is most prominent among all the Knights. His power cannot be underestimated. His power is growing rapidly.

Ganendra who saw that just snorted. Not feeling as amazed as the others. Balin even gaping to witness the greatness of Sadana.

“I will definitely be that great in no time.” said someone who is none other than Princess Nalini.

“Gusti Putri, I'm sure Gusti will easily reach the highest tiers.” chimpal a man with a square face and tied hair.

His face shows a sycophant. Ganendra who heard their conversation just threw a mocking laugh.

Bimantara then brought Knight Saka to the next training ground. Buyut Bawada is waiting. The bimantara stood in front of everyone.

“I will show you how great a Knight Saka who has reached the level of Nawa, level nine.” said Bimantara.

Then he took a step forward. The silence concentrated on the power of his Kadewatan. A few seconds later, a script was written on his right palm.

“Yantra Dhyana Deva!!” bimantara said loudly.

*circular axara written on the palm of Bimantara

Suddenly the script inscribed on the palm of Bimantara floated into the air. Opening a door with a dazzling white light. Ganendra who had not noticed, inevitably his gaze did not blink. Watching something he had never seen while in Swastamita.

The door was opened and a white beam of light burst down right in front of Bimantara. A few seconds later, the white light transformed into a human horse. The summary sounded loud. All were amazed to see the power of Kadewatan owned by Bimantara.

“This is the power of the Knights of Saka in the ninth level can call the holy beast mount dewa.” said Bimantara.

The sembrani horse again curled up while setting its foot on the ground alternately. His skin color was pure white and had wings and horns on his head. Balin who saw that widened his eyes. He really wants to be the Knight of Saka as great as Bimantara.

“This Hebrew horse can be climbed by someone who can call him. You can ask him to fight against Ditya. Then reach the ninth level as the Knight Saka Nawa. So that it can be like this.” continued Bimantara.

Riding the back of kudu sembrani. The sembrani horse neighed and then sped flying into the air. Bimantara who is an expert in playing thumbs up shows his skills. Again with the power of his Kadewatan, he can call weapons through inventiveness.

“Yantra Satya Gandiwa.”

A white light was right in front of him. Over time the light turned into a weapon in the form of an arrow called Gandiwa. Bimantara flew with the sembrani horse while shooting in all directions. The bow never runs out and can shoot three birds at the same time.

Everyone was amazed and gave a boisterous clap. Ganendra who had been staring with admiration suddenly changed his expression sour.

“Tubers show off.” says Ganendra slowly with a cynical tone.

“Say you're envious.” timpal Balin.

“I will also be that great.” reply Ganendra.

Balin just stuck out his tongue. Signs taunting each other. Not long after, there was the sound of Buyut Bawada.

“I'm sure you want to reach a level like the Knights of Bimantara. Therefore, the first thing you should do is hone your skills by fighting using empty hands according to the level that has been achieved.

“You Saka Knights of the Eka level need not be discouraged. All the Knights who now reached the level of Nawa have also felt like being Saka Knights of the level of Eka.”

“Ki Buyut, why go through a level called Eka? Wouldn't it be better to a higher level quickly.” Princess Nalini asked a question.

Buyut Bawada smiled thinly.

“Gusti Putri and other Knights of Saka, Eka means one or one single has the meaning of human form. Man was one of the first living beings to be created by being given the perfection of reason and thought to think. So at the level of Eka you have to use your mind and mind into a power.”

“Ki Buyut, is not when humans have the sense and mind can directly reach the highest level? Why use reason and thought to be a force first?” this time it seems Ganendra is getting interested.

Buyut Bawada again smiled faintly.

“I have to admit, for the first time as a teacher. I saw some disciples at the level of Eka have incredible questions. Well I'll explain it with pleasure.”

Buyut Bawada paused for a moment. Then continue his words.

“If you want to climb to a high place. They will not arrive quickly at their destination. You need a ladder. Getting to high places is easier. But you remember, there are always stairs first, third and so on. Not the last ladder. The meaning behind the stairs is to reach the highest level even if a process is needed.”

After completing the explanation. Buyut Bawada concentrated fully. Focusing his mind and channeling the inner energy into his right hand. He hit a tree with full force.

Blars!!!

Blarr!!

Blars!!!

Not just one, two, or three trees. Unless 10 trees fall together. Knight Saka Eka who witnessed the power of Buyut Bawada clapped boisterously. Even though he is no longer young. It turned out that Ki Buyut's strength was incredible.

“That is called utilizing reason and mind into a force.”

Ganendra smiled knot. Somehow, he started to get interested in this. It seems he's in the right place.

“All right let's start basic training Knight Eka fighting with bare hands. Concentrate energy in you to fight using your bare hands.” said Buyut Bawada briefed.

Balin and Princess Nalini look excited. Ganendra looked silent and thought of something.

So, the other day against Ditya. My punch can't make them hurt because it hasn't channeled the power in. Looks like I should try something interesting like this. Inner Ganendra in heart.

Buyut Bawada's voice was heard again.

“For beginners like you, the first thing to do to release energy in is done with samadhi and breathing. Setting the mind and mind with samadhi or meditation will make a person easy and calm. It can be interpreted that the power in making a person sensitive to the energy around him.”

The Knights of Saka Eka began to do what Buyut Bawada had directed. They regulate the breath, regulate the mind and the mind. Ganendra's eyes occasionally glanced in the other direction. They're all so serious. Including Balin who seems to be trying hard to concentrate the mind.

“After focusing. Drain the energy in your hands. Then hit anything around you.” Buyut Bawada command.

All the Knights are ready. After being sure, they hit a rock or a tree that was around there. Some succeed, but many fail. Balin even wrongly channeled his internal energy to the head. He broke the stone with his head. Princess Nalini confidently hit a log and ……

“Aughhh!” even his hands were in pain.

He then resentfully stepped on the tree trunk with his feet and blaaar!!!!

The tree trunk split. Apparently Princess Nalini had not been able to concentrate where the energy in her channeled. It's Ganendra's turn. He focused his inner energy into his left hand. Then hit a rock with all his might. Seconds later….Blars!!!

Not a broken stone but Ganendra's body that bounced and hit a tent.

“What the hell is this?!!” yelled Ganendra annoyed. He thinks doing this is easy. Turns wrong.

Ganendra was unable to clear his mind and concentrate. As a result, the energy in it became a boomerang for itself. Princess Nalini instead laughed broadly at Ganendra's failure. Ganendra was upset and instead argued with the Princess.

Did not feel the light of the Rawi began to dim. Marking the Surya back to the dispute. Without the Knights of Saka knowing, from the darkness seemed mysterious shadows laughing cheerfully.