Batara Darma approaches the mother buffalo and her calf. "Come with me right now," said Batara Darma. Sukrosono sees how the three of them are lifted up. The sky opens its doors, and they enter it. At a glance, there is a meadow that is green and fresh, where there lies a lake decorated with red lotuses. The mother buffalo and her calf graze there, then wallow in the silk thread lake, twinkling with dharma stars. They will not starve forever. They have become the sinapura oxen, the oxen that have received the forgiveness of dharma. Sukrosono imagines how happy they are there. And the door of the sky closes immediately. “Even animals know dharma. Therefore, heaven is also available for them,” said Sukrosono in admiration.
Sukrosono wants to make his journey a dharma practice. He does not know where his journey will lead him. However, in his heart he says, isn't this life itself a dharma, I just follow where my life wants it. Since then he feels as though he should not walk by begging because he has received a lot. So, he walks with the desire to give what he can. Along the way he sees mango trees, coconuts, papayas, durians, and others. How can trees bear fruit if not from their desire to give? He also thinks, he can give even though he has nothing. Isn't that the secret of dharma? If he is willing to give from the heart, even a kaniri flower can become paripih (talisman) golden teeth in the hands of whom he gives. The leaves roar, soothing Sukrosono's fresh heart with the golden scales of the kaniri flower.
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In the distance shady trees are seen. It turns out that these trees cover a cave. Sukrosono is interested in taking a rest in it. As soon as he steps in, he is surprised to see a woman there. Of course, the woman is even more surprised to see a small demon who suddenly enters the cave. She looks very scared. However, then she calms down a bit when she sees Sukrosono hastily walk out. Sukrosono really fears that the woman is afraid. It will be better if he leaves immediately. Seeing Sukrosono's gestures, the woman feels, it is impossible that he will disturb her.
"Wait a moment. And tell me who you really are," the woman dared to ask.
"Don't worry, I won't bother you," Sukrosono assured the woman while introducing himself, "My name is Sukrosono, I'm walking wandering."
The woman observes Sukrosono deeply. She feels, despite his demon face, Sukrosono gives the impression of being too honest for her to suspect. In her mind she imagines, she has never seen a demon face that gives such a sense of security. She becomes more confident and calm.
"Are you willing to accompany me?" It is not known as to why as though there is no longer any fear on the part of the woman so that she suddenly asks for it.
"Do you believe me?" said Sukrosono, not so sure of the woman's request.
"In every difficulty, anyone will surrender himself, especially to someone who is thought to be trustworthy," replied the woman while inviting Sukrosono to sit in front of her.
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The two of them sit on the rock of the cave, face to face. The woman looks at Sukrosono admiringly. It seems, even though he is a demon, his whole being and gestures radiate immeasurable honesty. Meanwhile, Sukrosono is too simple to be able to see that the woman is actually very beautiful. However, in front of her honesty, without being asked the beauty cannot hide itself anymore. Beauty reveals itself. And from screen after screen, Sukrosono knows what her beauty is. Seeing her face, Sukrosono seems to feel the freshness of the dew that lands on the grass in the morning. Her gaze sweeps weakly, like the reflection of the sun's rays in a valley on which branches of tarulata leaves creep. She smiles, her lips curl into a cindaga flower bud.
"Who are you really?" asked Sukrosono in fascination.
"My name is Tunjung Biru," the woman answered.
"Why are you alone in this cave?"
The woman invited Sukrosono to go out of the cave. She begins to talk about her fate. Indeed, she is a creature from heaven. But her holiness as a goddess of heaven still has to be tested. Therefore, she must descend from heaven to manusapada, this human world, so that she can share her fate.
“In this world I have to live like a tunjung flower. I have to grow out of the mud, root myself in its dirt so that I can grow into a beautiful tunjung flower or lotus. That's why I'm named Tunjung Biru. Indeed, later I find out, it is not easy to live in this human world. I have to go through many difficult experiences and problems, until I have to hide in fear in this cave,” the woman said.
“If so, should I worship you as a goddess?” Sukrosono asked.
"No, don't think I'm that noble. I even have to hide myself so that no one will know who I really am. Just call me Tunjung Biru," the woman answered.
In this world I have to live like a tunjung flower. I have to grow out of the mud, root myself in its dirt so that I can grow into a beautiful tunjung flower or lotus. That's why I'm named Tunjung Biru.
"Okay. But, why do you look so scared, Tunjung Biru?” asked Sukrosono in his full innocence.
Tunjung Biru then tells her story. When in the realm of gods, many gods’ children liked and loved her. Sang Hyang Guru thought that none of the gods' children could be a good match for her. That was also the reason why Sang Hyang Guru, the king of the gods, sent her down to the world. She is asked to show her loyalty and determination, until later she finds a mate that has been assigned to her. So, she descends into the world, and the realm of the gods is getting calm because the children of gods have no one to fight for anymore.
However, it turns out that a child of Batari Durga, named Kaladaru, has stealthily come down to the world. Kaladaru is a demon-faced figure. This demon really loves Tunjung Biru and wants to marry her. Wherever Tunjung Biru goes, Kaladaru always tries to find her. Fortunately Tunjung Biru can always run from one place to another. But, whenever she hides, Kaladaru can always sniff her hiding place. So, she has to run again and hide in a new place.
This article was translated by Hyginus Hardoyo.
