Shivaratri: Destroy the Darkness

Wijayakusuma Flowers

“Sial! Ditya Gorawangsa's! I will definitely reply.” said Ganendra hitting a wooden pillar.

They returned to Medangwantu. Bringing Sadana the wounded. The young man was still shivering with cold. Buyut Wengkeng tried to eliminate the cold in Sadana's body. However, it seems futile.

“Ki, how is Kakang Sadana?” princess Nalini looked worried.

Buyut Wengkeng shook his head. A sign that he can't do anything.

“If it is like this...” Buyut Wengkeng did not continue his sentence.

“Nothing will happen to Sadana.” said Ganendra as he looked at his friend who lay helpless.

“La...then how to cure Kakang Sadana?” ask Balin while crying.

Parama was just sitting in the corner of the room. His eyes closed and looked down. The door sounded creaking and opened. Buyut Bawada accompanied Soma went inside. Bring hot water. Then compress Sadana.

“Ki, what should we do?” soma asked with an anxious look on his face.

Buyut Wengkeng just stroked his beard. Until the sound of Buyut Bawada.

“Ki, do you remember? There is a magic flower that can break all Yantra?”

Buyut Wengkeng worsted, “mak...you mean Flower Wijayakusuma?”

Ganendra immediately replied, “Old Pak, tell me what flower is it?”

Buyut Wengkeng stroked his beard.

“The flower belongs to one of the Gods. Flowers that do not grow on earth. It won't be easy to get it.”

“I don't care. Just tell me where is it? I will get any way.” said Ganendra staring anxiously at Sadana.

Buyut Bawada was silent for a moment. Asking for the gods' guidance. A moment later,

“The flower was brought by a cowherd named Kanha. He is at Mount Wayang.”

Without thinking Ganendra was willing to go there.

“I will accompany you.” said Parama.

“I also.” Princess Nalini said along with Balin.

Ganendra.

“Let me go there with Kakang Parama. I can't let the others in danger.”

The next day Ganendra and Parama set off for Mount Wayang. The journey of Ganendra and Parama must break through the forest. Through rivers and canyons. Until they arrived at Mount Wayang. Looking for someone named Kanha. On Mount Wayang there is a vast grassland. The grass thrives with a refreshing green color. Lamat-jutu heard the sound of flutes ringing. Ganendra's journey accompanied by Parama.

"Parama's back, did you hear the flute?" ask Ganendra who is getting used to the call 'back' which is often used in Swastamita.

Parama nodded.

"There." show Parama.

The two walked in search of the source of the sound the flute came from. Surely not far from there the group of cows is busy eating grass. A young man was blowing a flute on top of a tree.

The kang kangge wong aurip,

Ala lan becik,

Prayoga kawruhana hotel,

Traditional waton punika dipun kadulu,

Miwah, tatakrama,

The kaesthi siyang ratri

Flute sound accompanied by a meaningful song. The young man sitting on a tree branch. Ganendra approached immediately.

"Do you know. Where is Kanha? I'm in a hurry."

The young man who plays the flute does not care and still blows it. Ganendra was upset.

"Hey? Are you deaf? I'm in a hurry."

"Kisanak, forgive his irreverence. If you're allowed, can you tell us. Where is the existence of someone named Kanha?" tanya Parama keeps her manners.

Only then did the young man stop blowing the flute.

"Do you know. What's the meaning behind the canticle I chanted?" asked the young man with a radiant face.

He jumped and came down from the tree. His face was handsome with a hue of joy emanating. Black but impressed sweet.

"I really don't have time to serve you. So tell me where Kanha is?" Ganendra spoke impatiently.

The young man replied with a smile.

"The meaning behind the canticle that I chant how useful devotion to the living. Ugly and good that. You better know. The custom should be carried out. Also in the form of manners. Day and night."

"I don't care about that stupid kid. My time is not much." said Ganendra impatiently.

Again Parama who asked for understanding on the attitude of Ganendra.

"Thousand sorry to you, young man. We're time-hit. Our friend is dying right now."

The young man smiled. Appointing Ganendra.

"You're older than me. But the ethical issue, I'm not losing to you."

Ganendra tried to hold back emotions.

"Say where Kanha is. I don't care what you think of me."

The young man smiled. Sumringah's face.

"The person you're looking for is right in front of you" he replied as he spread out both hands.

Ganendra and Parama looked at each other. A second later laughter came out of Ganendra's mouth.

"Haha! There's no way you're Kanha. From what I heard he was a lute. Not just anyone. Owner of the Wijayakusuma Flower."

"Ciiuh... Why does one see only his form. Not from the insights he had?"

"If it's true you're Kanha. Can you prove it?" ask Ganendra.

The young man who claimed to be named Kanha smiled knot. Then he told Ganendra and Parama to come closer. Look into his mouth. Ganendra and Parama narrowed their eyes. But there are only teeth, gums, and jaws.

Ganendra was angry.

"Do you want to play us huh?!"

The young man smiled back. Then took out a beam of light from his palm. A white flower came out miraculously. Parama who witnessed the worship. It was no mistake that the young man was Kanha.

"I forgive those of us who do not recognize the Almighty. The balance of the universe." Parama worshiped solemnly.

Ganendra just scrunched his forehead. Why could this young man in front of him be called the Almighty?

"I'll give you this Wijayakusuma Flower as long as you can answer my questions."

"Just answering questions is easy." replied Ganendra.

"So tell me what the question is."

Kanha smiled cheerfully. Looking at Ganendra who really does not have this kind of tattoo. Parama stared at Ganendra. He didn't know why he was being disrespectful.

"Okay, my question is... What's at the end of the sky?"

Ganendra and Parama looked at each other. Parama answered immediately.

"There's a t's character"

Kanha and Ganendra laughed.

"You're smart. But that's not what I meant."

Ganendra thought for a moment. Looked deeply at Kanha. He was puzzled as to why Parama called Kanha the Almighty and worshipped her in such a way. Ganendra looked up at the sky.

"What's in the sky?" mumbling itself.

"Say what the answer is." urged Kanha.

Parama thought again. The answer must be something not simple.

"Woman" replied Ganendra simply.

Kanha looked at Ganendra. Seeking an explanation from the young man.

"The sky has an infinite breadth. The sky has no base and no end. Therefore in the sky itself there are only clouds because we as humans have limitations. Seeing the infinite creation of the Power. It's the same when you tell us to look at what's in your mouth. Our eyes see only teeth, tongue, or gums. We can't see the others."

Kanha smiled meaningfully.

"Lantas, what do you want this Wijayakusuma Flower for? I could've given you what you've been looking for all this time."

Hearing Kanha's words made Ganendra angry.

"Tirta Amerta isn't it?"

Again Ganendra widened his eyes.

"Don't bullshit.”

" If only I could really give you Tirta Amerta. What will you choose?"

Ganendra fell silent, weighing for a moment his goal to Swastamita. The goal is to get Tirta Amerta. If the person before him has power. He could have given what Ganendra had been looking for. He could go home soon and meet his mother.

"You know what difficulties I had to go through while at Swastamita? I almost lost my life. Far away from my mother. Always chasing monsters. I want to end this and go back to my world."

"So your choice is....?"

Ganendra looked towards Kanha.

"I think it'll all be easy. Can handle everything by yourself. But I was wrong. I got here with the help of my friends. Can survive the pursuit of monsters thanks to those who protected me. I can't be selfish and just leave them alone." Ganendra said with a serious face.

Then he continued his words. After pausing for a moment.

"I can't lose my precious friend. Although I had to miss the chance to get Tirta Amerta. My choice is to save my friend."

Hearing Ganendra's firm and confident answer. Kanha raised her hand. His palm was facing Ganendra.

"You are the noble heart of Ganendra Abhirawa. You deserve the Wijayakusuma Flower."

Right at the same time. Miraculously the Wijayakusuma Flower is in the palm of Ganendra's hand. He's happy he's not a bitch. Parama smiled and did not expect Ganendra to be this wise.

The two of them hurriedly left the Puppet Mountain. Behind them Kanha smiled. His body was emitting a bright light.

"May you always be blessed by the Almighty" Kanha said. Then it disappeared behind the light beam with its shepherd beast.