THE BLOOD OF JAVA
JAVANESE BLOOD: EPISODE 169
A few days traveling in the territory of the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela, the man had experienced many things along the way. There were so many amazing things that he saw in every place he went. Customs, culture, religion, art and various entertainment, all in the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela.
Its people tend to be peaceful, very closely holding friendship and brotherhood. Very rarely did the man find any crime in the territory of the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela. The Middle Eastern man was amazed by all the atmosphere in this place. Because it is so beautiful and soothing to the eyes.
Not long after, the man arrived at the gate of the palace of the Wiyagra Malela Kingdom. There were about a hundred guards there who confronted him with spears. But from within appeared Maha Patih Lare Damar with his guards. Maha Patih Lare Damar invited the man to enter the palace.
The man got off his horse. Then following Maha Patih Lare Damar, entered the palace to meet with Prabu Jabang Wiyagra.
"Gusti Prabu has been waiting for you since. And he also knows that you're getting into trouble outside. But take it easy, it's just a misunderstanding isn't it?" Maha Patih Lare Damar.
"Truly Sir. Some swordsman attacked me because I was carrying this great sword. I have no bad intentions." Answer the man.
"Yes. We all know that. But what is your name?"
"Sorry sir, I would like to introduce myself in front of Supreme King Gusti Prabu Jabang Wiyagra."
"I'm sorry, but in this place, anyone who wants to meet Gusti Prabu, has to meet me first and tell me his name. Because you're not going to meet Gusti Prabu."
"Why Sir? Did I do something wrong?"
"No. That's not what I meant. But you have to go first to the guest room to clean yourself, enjoy the dishes provided, then you can meet Gusti Prabu Jabang Wiyagra."
"Subhanallah... What a glorious King Gusti Prabu Jabang Wiyagra. Even people like me, can get the banquet that a king should have. My name is Zafir Al-Hamzah, sir."
"Hmmm.. Zafir, We do not care about kings or not, everything is the same. Everyone who comes, gets the same ration in this palace. Not reduced, and not exaggerated."
"....Come in, this is your room. Open that big door. There is a bathtub out there. And your dishes will be here any minute."
"Yes Allah... Thank you sir! Thank you very much!"
"Yes. You're welcome." Maha Patih Lare Damar replied briefly.
Maha Patih Lare Damar passed from the room, to meet Prabu Jabang Wiyagra. He said that Prabu guest Jabang Wiyagra has arrived, and will soon be ready to meet with him. Prabu Jabang Wiyagra who was in his private room, immediately prepared to go to the throne room.
As usual, Prabu Jabang Wiyagra is always waiting for his guests who come in this palace. Prabu Jabang Wiyagra does not want, if the guest who comes to see him, must wait for himself first. Prabu Jabang Wiyagra always precedes its guests who come to this place, and there is always a special banquet for all of them.
Although very simple, but willing to accept gifts from people like them is an extraordinary thing. It was rare for a king to receive a gift from a farmer directly. Most kings would order his guards to accept such a gift.
But not for Prabu Jabang Wiyagra himself. Prabu Jabang Wiyagra was willing to accept the gift of everyone in his kingdom, with his own two hands, without giving orders to anyone. So that all the people who come there will feel very happy, because whatever they give, always well received by Prabu Jabang Wiyagra.
Return to Zafir Al-Hamzah. He enjoyed the dishes that were provided in his room. Zafir has never once eaten food in the land of Java. During this time Zafir only get stories from his teacher, if the cuisine of the people in the land of Java, very delicious. The Javanese are very good at cooking.
And now, Zafir had already gotten a chance to enjoy it. Zafir had never once come to Java. All he knows, the land of Java holds a lot of beauty, which can be said to be very, very perfect. Even many great scholars who have come to Java. And most of them say the same thing.
There are even those who dare to swear, if the land of Java is the paradise of the world. The Almighty as if to give heaven to His servant who is in this world. Many say, if you want to see a real paradise, then look at the land of Java. But keep in mind again, if the scholars who have come to the land of Java say, the land of Java is the paradise of the world. Not the real heaven.
Because the scholars believe, if the Almighty always gives beauty and peace to all His servants. And one of the proof is this Java Land. Although often the land of Java was hit by war, but in no way obliterated the existing beauty. There will always be beauty after misery.
Obviously, all those wars must always be terrible. But that doesn't mean the Almighty lets the damage just survive. Soils that have been destroyed will be replaced with fertile soils. The dead will be replaced by new, much better humans.
Zafir Al-Hamzah was the best student of Shaykh Hasan Baghda. He is a famous scholar in the Middle East. Even many Muslims in Java already know him. His famous name is often heard among Muslims. Both the people of the Land of Java itself, as well as the people of the Middle East who have long settled in the land of Java.
After finishing enjoying the dish, Zafir was picked up again by Maha Patih Lare Damar, to meet with Prabu Jabang Wiyagra, in the throne room. When he reached the throne room, Zafir's eyes could not be separated from the tall and large pillars in the throne room. Zafir then faces Prabu Jabang Wiyagra. And with courtesy, Zafir introduced himself.
"Receive the honor of the servant, Maha King Gusti Prabu Jabang Wiyagra. The servant is Zafir Al-Hamzah."
"Sit down Zafir."
"Thank you Gusti Prabu."
"I've been waiting for you for a long time. And I know that you're having trouble on your way to this place. I want to apologize for the actions of the warriors who misunderstood you."
"It's okay, King. It is the servant who should apologize. Because I shouldn't have brought this great sword, which then became the suspicions of the warriors."
"You're a very good man, Zafir. If I may know, what's your purpose for coming to see me?"
Zafir then explained what his purpose was to come to this place to Prabu Jabang Wiyagra. He explained everything one by one. In fact, Zafir was sent by the Master to serve Prabu Jabang Wiyagra. So that Zafir can get to know the land of Java even further. And can get as much knowledge as possible, like the Master.