Cerita Rakyat Karang Bolong

Summary

In the mystical kingdom of Kartasura, the Sultan faces a dire crisis as his beloved queen falls ill with a mysterious disease. Desperate for a cure, the Sultan embarks on a journey to the Southern Sea, guided by the voice of Nyi Roro Kidul, the goddess of the sea. A trusted servant, Adipati Surti, ventures to retrieve a magical flower that holds the cure. Along the way, he encounters supernatural forces and agrees to live in the Southern Sea, fulfilling his promise to the goddess. Ultimately, the queen is healed, and Surti sacrifices his mortal life for his vow, leaving a legacy of love, duty, and sacrifice.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Sultan of Kesultanan Kartasura is deeply troubled by his queen's mysterious illness, which no healer can cure.
• 😀 Despite his efforts, the Sultan struggles to maintain his kingdom's well-being as the queen's condition worsens.
• 😀 The Sultan receives a divine message guiding him to seek a mystical flower at Karang Gua in the southern beach to cure the queen.
• 😀 Adipati Surti, the Sultan's trusted advisor, is tasked with retrieving the magical flower to heal the queen.
• 😀 Adipati Surti is accompanied by his loyal follower on a long journey to find the flower at the cave.
• 😀 Inside the cave, Adipati meets Suryawati, a beautiful woman revealed to be Nyi Roro Kidul, the goddess of the southern sea.
• 😀 Nyi Roro Kidul offers to help Adipati in exchange for a promise: he must stay with her in the southern sea forever.
• 😀 After considering the offer, Adipati agrees to the condition and is led to the location of the flower by Nyi Roro Kidul.
• 😀 Adipati returns to the kingdom with the flower, and the queen’s health miraculously improves after drinking the potion made from it.
• 😀 Adipati remembers his promise to Nyi Roro Kidul and asks the Sultan for permission to leave, eventually fulfilling his divine vow by living with the goddess in Karang Bolong.

Q & A

What is the main conflict in the story?

The main conflict in the story is the queen's mysterious illness, which no healer is able to cure, causing distress in the kingdom and prompting the Sultan to seek divine intervention.

What role does the Sultan play in the story?

The Sultan is the central character who is deeply troubled by his queen's illness. He embarks on a journey seeking a solution and later makes a promise to a supernatural being, Surya Wati, in exchange for her help.

Who is Adipati Surti and what is his role?

Adipati Surti is the Sultan's trusted advisor. He is tasked with finding a rare coral flower to heal the queen and later follows through on a promise made to Surya Wati, the supernatural being from the Southern Sea.

What supernatural being appears in the story?

Surya Wati, a powerful figure from the Southern Sea (Nyai Roro Kidul), appears to Adipati Surti during his search for the coral flower. She offers help on the condition that he stays with her in the Southern Beach forever.

What is the condition Surya Wati sets for helping Adipati Surti?

Surya Wati’s condition for helping Adipati Surti is that he must agree to stay with her in the Southern Beach permanently.

How does Adipati Surti fulfill his promise?

Adipati Surti fulfills his promise by returning to the Southern Beach after the queen is healed and agreeing to stay with Surya Wati, moving to the beach with his trusted servants.

What is the significance of the coral flower in the story?

The coral flower is a mystical item believed to have healing powers. It is used to create a potion that heals the queen after Adipati Surti successfully retrieves it with Surya Wati’s help.

What is the outcome for the queen after the potion is administered?

After the queen consumes the potion made from the coral flower, her health improves rapidly, and she eventually recovers, bringing joy and relief to the Sultan and the kingdom.

Why does Adipati Surti leave the palace despite the queen’s recovery?

Adipati Surti leaves the palace to keep his promise to Surya Wati. Although the queen has recovered, he must return to the Southern Beach to fulfill his vow of staying with her.

What is the final resolution of the story?

The final resolution sees Adipati Surti and Surya Wati marrying and living happily together in the Southern Beach, while the Sultan and the kingdom are at peace after the queen's recovery.