KHW 260 - PESUGIHAN MELON

Summary

This chilling tale revolves around Benny and Sari, who seek wealth through a dangerous ritual known as 'pesugihan melon'. They perform the ritual under the guidance of a mystical figure, Mbah Didin, but things go awry when Sari, terrified, tries to back out. The ritual fails, leading to the loss of the promised wealth and a devastating choice between a life for wealth. Sari later gives birth to a deformed baby, who dies soon after, possibly as a result of their dark dealings. The story serves as a stark warning about the dangers of seeking shortcuts to wealth through unethical and dangerous means.

Takeaways

• 😀 The ritual for wealth involves dangerous dealings with supernatural entities, requiring significant sacrifices.
• 😱 Sari, the pregnant woman, becomes terrified during the ritual and tries to leave, but is compelled to stay.
• 😬 The ritual is interrupted when Sari leaves the ritual space, causing frustration from Mbah Didin, the ritual leader.
• 💰 Initially, a box used for the ritual only contains half of the expected wealth, signaling that the ritual was not completed properly.
• 🔮 The spirit (Nyai) associated with the ritual demands a perfect completion and warns that abandoning the process leads to misfortune.
• 😨 After the ritual interruption, the money in the box mysteriously vanishes, and Mbah Didin warns them that they must start the ritual over.
• 💔 Sari’s unborn child is revealed to be a key part of the ritual’s sacrifice, and part of the ritual requires the child to be sacrificed.
• 🌿 To try and correct the mistake, Mbah Didin orders Benny and Sari to fetch water from a sacred spring for cleansing.
• 👻 The two men encounter a woman in traditional attire holding a baby in the spring, offering a warning to them and the others involved.
• ⚖️ The ritual ultimately fails, with Benny and Sari returning with nothing, and they are left to confront the consequences of their choices.
• 😓 Sari later gives birth to a deformed baby, which dies shortly after, raising doubts about the connection between the failed ritual and the child’s fate.
• 🛑 The story emphasizes the dangers of seeking shortcuts to wealth through dark rituals and the irreversible consequences that come with such actions.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video script?

The video script focuses on a horror story about a ritual performed for wealth, where a couple, Benny and Sari, engage in a dark spiritual pact, ultimately leading to tragic consequences.

What is the ritual that Benny and Sari are attempting to perform?

The ritual is a form of black magic, specifically 'pesugihan melon', in which a pregnant woman offers her unborn child as a sacrifice to gain wealth, but the ritual fails, leading to disastrous outcomes.

How does Sari react when she starts to feel discomfort during the ritual?

Sari becomes fearful and attempts to leave the ritual, but she is stopped by Mbah Didin, the shaman, who insists that she stay and complete the ritual. She later explains that her stomach hurts due to the spiritual interference.

What was inside the box during the ritual and what was its significance?

The box was supposed to fill up with money as a sign that the ritual had succeeded. When the box is opened, it contains only half the amount expected, signaling that the ritual is incomplete.

What strange event happens when Mamad and Raka go to fetch water from the spring?

At the spring, Mamad and Raka witness a woman in traditional Javanese attire holding a baby. The woman informs them that she has taken the child but is no longer angry, and if Benny and Sari want their wealth, they must seek forgiveness.

What happens when Mbah Didin checks the box after the ritual?

Mbah Didin finds that the box is empty, and the wealth that was supposed to be inside has been taken by the spirit, indicating that the ritual has failed and that they must make a new sacrifice to proceed.

What does Mbah Didin tell Benny and Sari after the box is found empty?

Mbah Didin tells Benny and Sari that they must either repeat the ritual or provide another life as a sacrifice in exchange for the wealth they seek. However, they cannot use Sari's unborn child again, as part of it has already been claimed.

What was the tragic outcome for Sari after the ritual?

Sari successfully gives birth, but the baby is physically deformed and dies after three days, which may be a consequence of the failed ritual and the dark pact they attempted to make.

What is the moral lesson that Mamad reflects on at the end of the story?

Mamad reflects on the dangers of taking shortcuts in life and warns against engaging in dark spiritual practices. He regrets not being more assertive in stopping his friends from attempting the ritual, as it ultimately led to tragic outcomes.

What message does the video convey about the consequences of making deals with the supernatural?

The video highlights that making deals with dark forces, such as asking for wealth from supernatural beings, comes at a high price. The pact requires sacrifices, and even if the ritual fails, the consequences can be irreversible and tragic.