Sejarah Desa Karangkancana Kecamatan Karangkancana || Video Drone || Keindahan Alam Pedesaan

Summary

The story revolves around the beautiful Nyai Endang Geulis, daughter of a priest named Anjar Padang, who lives in Gunung Sukmana. The King of Mataram, intrigued by her beauty, sends a messenger, Patih Niti Baga, to bring her to the palace as his queen. However, Patih falls in love with Nyai Endang during their journey, leading him to divert to Banyumas instead. As the King grows anxious, he sends forces to bring them back, but the priest’s mystical powers protect them. The couple eventually settles near Gunung Sukmana, where they create a new life, and Nyai Endang is remembered for her beauty and the legends surrounding her. Her and Patih's graves are said to be located near Ciporang, a village now associated with their story.

Takeaways

• 😀 A priest named Anjar Padang from Gunung Sukmana had a beautiful daughter named Nyai Endang Geulis.
• 😀 The beauty of Nyai Endang Geulis intrigued the king of Mataram, who sent his minister, Patih Niti Baga, to bring her to the palace.
• 😀 Patih Niti Baga successfully got permission from Anjar Padang and began the journey to bring Nyai Endang Geulis to Mataram.
• 😀 Anjar Padang, before parting with his daughter, carried her in a protective cloth for a long distance to a place known as Jatigembol.
• 😀 Nyai Endang Geulis stopped at Sindangjawa to rest and bathe, where Patih Niti Baga fell in love with her.
• 😀 Instead of continuing to Mataram, Patih Niti Baga diverted the journey to Banyumas, causing a delay in returning to the king.
• 😀 The king, frustrated after months of waiting, sent soldiers to retrieve Patih Niti Baga and bring back Nyai Endang Geulis.
• 😀 Anjar Padang, foreseeing trouble from the king, used his mystical powers to protect his daughter and her companion, and they fled to Gunung Sukmana.
• 😀 Soldiers sent by the king to retrieve Patih Niti Baga were stopped by a mystical barrier marked by Anjar Padang, resulting in their deaths.
• 😀 Eventually, Pangeran Dipati Pasir's army arrived at Gunung Sukmana but chose not to fight or push forward, and instead settled near the mountain in a place now known as Ciporang.

Q & A

Who was Anjar Padang and what role did he play in the story?

Anjar Padang was a priest who lived in Gunung Sukmana. He played a pivotal role as the guardian of his beautiful daughter, Nyai Endang Geulis, and was involved in the events leading to her interaction with the Mataram kingdom.

What caused the Mataram king to send Patih Niti Baga to Gunung Sukmana?

The Mataram king heard of Nyai Endang Geulis's beauty and, intrigued by her, he sent Patih Niti Baga to bring her back to be his queen.

What significant location was marked by a ritual act performed by Anjar Padang?

Anjar Padang made a significant mark at a location known as Jatigembol, where he lowered his daughter and used a protective cloth. This area is located in the Cibingbin district and has become historically known for this event.

What is the significance of the place called Sindangjawa in the story?

Sindangjawa is where Nyai Endang Geulis stopped to rest on her journey and took a bath. This is also where Patih Niti Baga first fell in love with her, making it a key location in the narrative.

Why did Patih Niti Baga change his route and head to Banyumas instead of continuing to Mataram?

Patih Niti Baga, having fallen in love with Nyai Endang Geulis, decided to take her to Banyumas instead of continuing the journey to Mataram, to fulfill his desire to marry her.

What was the king of Mataram's reaction when Patih Niti Baga did not return?

The king of Mataram grew increasingly upset and decided to send forces to search for Patih Niti Baga and bring both him and Nyai Endang Geulis back, even preparing to execute them for defying royal orders.

What was the mysterious force that prevented the Mataram troops from reaching the priest and his daughter?

A mysterious line drawn by Anjar Padang using his magical sword acted as a powerful barrier. Anyone who attempted to cross it, including Mataram's troops, perished, which made it impossible for them to proceed.

How did Pangeran Dipati Pasir and his troops respond when they encountered the powerful barrier?

Pangeran Dipati Pasir and his troops were warned by Anjar Padang about the deadly force of the barrier. Fearing the same fate as the previous Mataram forces, they decided to retreat and seek another route.

What was the significance of the location known as Ciporang?

Ciporang, meaning 'Kampung Sungai Tanah Orang', was a village created by Pangeran Dipati Pasir and his followers after they found a safe place near a river at the western foot of Gunung Sukmana. It became their new settlement.

Where were Nyai Endang Geulis and Patih Niti Baga believed to be buried?

Nyai Endang Geulis is believed to be buried at Pasti Rindang, east of Ciporang, while Patih Niti Baga is said to have been buried at Gunung Purwa, a hill to the west of Ciporang.