Putri Junjung Buih | Cerita Rakyat Kalimantan Selatan | Kisah Nusantara

Summary

In the ancient kingdom of Amuntai, two kings, Patmaraga and Sukmaraga, ruled harmoniously, yet longed for heirs. Sukmaraga's wife bore him twin sons, but Patmaraga, envious, sought divine guidance and found a baby girl floating in a river. The baby, who could speak, demanded 40 maids and a half-day woven cloth for her rescue. A young girl named Kuripan fulfilled the task, and the baby, named Putri Junjung Buih, brought joy and prosperity to the kingdom.

Takeaways

• 👑 The story is set in the ancient kingdom of Amuntai in South Kalimantan, ruled by two kings, King Patmaraga and King Sukmaraga.
• 🌱 The kingdom was prosperous and peaceful due to the fair and harmonious rule of the two kings, who respected each other.
• 🈚️ Both kings were unhappy because they had no offspring and prayed for children, with King Sukmaraga specifically praying for twin sons.
• 🤰 King Sukmaraga's wife became pregnant, and he hoped for handsome twin sons who would be filial.
• 🎉 The birth of King Sukmaraga's twin sons was celebrated by the kingdom and his brother, King Patmaraga, despite his envy.
• 🌙 King Patmaraga had a dream in which he saw himself meditating at the Agung Temple, which he took as a sign.
• 🧘 King Patmaraga meditated at the Agung Temple for many days, hoping for divine guidance on having children.
• 👶 On his way back from the temple, King Patmaraga found a baby floating in the river, who spoke to him and made a peculiar request.
• 👸 The baby asked for 40 ladies-in-waiting and a cloth woven in half a day, which was a challenge for the kingdom.
• 🧶 A young girl named Kuripan successfully wove the cloth in time, fulfilling the baby's request and becoming the babysitter.
• 🏰 King Patmaraga named the baby Putri Junjung Buih, after finding her floating on the river foam, and brought her and her caretakers back to the palace.
• 🎊 The kingdom of Amuntai experienced even greater joy and peace with the arrival of Putri Junjung Buih, as both kings now had children.

Q & A

In which region was the kingdom of Amuntai located?

The kingdom of Amuntai was located in the area of South Kalimantan.

Who were the two kings that led the Amuntai kingdom?

The two kings that led the Amuntai kingdom were King Patmaraga and his younger brother, King Sukmaraga.

What was the state of the Amuntai kingdom under the rule of the two kings?

The Amuntai kingdom was known to be prosperous, peaceful, and harmonious under the rule of the two kings.

What was the main concern of King Patmaraga and King Sukmaraga?

The main concern of King Patmaraga and King Sukmaraga was that they both did not have any offspring.

What did King Sukmaraga specifically pray for?

King Sukmaraga specifically prayed for twin sons.

What significant event occurred in King Sukmaraga's family?

King Sukmaraga's wife became pregnant and gave birth to handsome twin sons.

How did King Patmaraga react to the birth of his nephews?

King Patmaraga was happy to see the birth of his nephews, but he also felt a sense of envy and a stronger desire to have children of his own.

What did King Patmaraga do in response to his dream about the Agung Temple?

King Patmaraga went to the Agung Temple to meditate earnestly for many days, hoping for guidance.

What unusual event occurred during King Patmaraga's return to the palace?

King Patmaraga found a baby floating in the river who spoke to him and made a request before being picked up.

What was the baby's request to King Patmaraga before being picked up?

The baby requested that 40 ladies-in-waiting be brought to pick him up and that a piece of cloth be woven in just half a day.

Who was able to fulfill the baby's request to weave a cloth in half a day?

A young girl named Kuripan was able to fulfill the baby's request and was chosen to be the babysitter.

What name did King Patmaraga give to the baby he found in the river?

King Patmaraga named the baby Putri Junjung Buih, because she was found floating on the foam of the river.

How did the kingdom of Amuntai change after the two kings had children?

The kingdom of Amuntai became even more filled with happiness, as the land lived in peace and prosperity due to the blessings of the two kings having children.