Story : Banta Seudang

Banta Seudang

Folklore from Aceh
Banta Seudang is the son of the King of the Kingdom of Aceh. He was with his father and his mother dumped by Pakciknya own, because his father is blind and can no longer perform the duties of the kingdom. Once, Banta Seudang go wander to seek a cure for his father's eye with harapaan can again become king. Did Banta Seudang find a cure for his father's eyes? You can follow the story in the following Seudang Banta story.

 Banta Seudang
Once, in the State of Aceh, Indonesia, there lived a king who is fair and wise. The King had a consort who was pregnant. Once, the king went to the forest to hunt animals. It was then that the queen gave birth to a boy who looking at the palace, and gave the name Banta Seudang. However, the unfortunate fate of the king, because he could not see the handsome face of his son. Blind eyes exposed wooden twigs while hunting in the forest. Since then, he is unable to perform the duties of the kingdom again. Therefore Seudang Banta was a baby, then he handed the throne to his younger brother for a while. However, the sister newly appointed king was very cunning and greedy. He made a little far from the palace home to stay with his wife and her sister Seudang Banta. The new king every day to send food aid to the daily needs of her brother with his family.
Time keeps running. Banta Seudang grown into a handsome teenager. He began to wonder to her mother about who meet the needs of their daily lives, even though his father was blind.
"Sorry, Mom! May I ask something to my mother, "said Banta."What is it, son? Say! "Cried the mother."From where we got food every day, but Dad never worked?" Asked Banta curious."Know, my son! The needs of everyday life we ​​are helped by Pakcikmu which is now the King, "the mother replied."Benevolent uncle once yes ma'am," said Banta."Yes, my son!" Replied the mother, smiling as he stroked the hair of the Banta.
One day, the mother along Banta Seudang went to the King. In the presence of the King, the mother begged the King to help Banta Seudang in order to attend school. However, the request was rejected by the mother of the King.
"Basic you do not know yourself! Given fathom ask span anyway. Are not all the needs of daily life have I meet you! "Shouted the King.
How sad heart's mother heard screaming. He was invited back to the house Banta. At home, Banta Seudang trying to calm his mother's heart.
"Come on, Mom! Mom does not have to be sad so. We should be grateful because the uncle has helped us, "persuaded the Banta."Banta! You did a good son. But you have schools like friends your age, "said the mother.
Hearing these words, the Banta suddenly think that what her mother said was true. So there was a mind to seek a cure for his father's eye. If one day his father could see again, of course the father could earn their own living and be able to help her school fees.
One day, Banta Seudang expressed his intention to his mother."Mom, Banta want to go looking for eye medicine for Dad to get back to work as usual and can Banta school," said Banta Seudang.
"Well, my son! Mother merestuimu. Go searching for a cure for the father's eyes. Mrs. wish all of you success, "said the mother.Mother also convey the intent of the father Banta Banta. Gladly, the father was blessed journey Banta search for drugs.The next day, with provision as necessary, Seudang Banta went to look for drugs. He walked alone through the jungle, crossing rivers, climbing mountains, and down the valleys. After months of walking, he arrived at a jungle filled with large trees. In the middle of the forest, he found a hall. He decided to unwind in the hall. While lay down, her heart suddenly wondered.
'Why is there a hall in the middle of this forest? Well, certainly there are people who live around here, "he thought to himself.It was true. By the time of Asr, suddenly some white-robed people coming into the hall. They then perform the prayer in congregation. With wondering, Banta just quietly watching the behavior of these people. Moments later, Banta suddenly saw a miraculous event. Once finished the prayer, people in white suddenly disappeared from his eyes. Apparently, Banta do not know that they are the spirits of the Aulia (Wali) of God.
Having witnessed the incident, Banta then thought to be closer to his priest when the saints are praying."When they finished praying, I would immediately hand holding the Imam in order not to disappear," he thought.
Banta Seudang was living in the hall waiting for the arrival of the Guardians. When the Maghrib prayer time arrives, the Guardians are coming to pray. Banta Seudang was soon sitting beside the priest. As soon as the priest finished the prayer, he immediately took his hand.
"Hey, young man! Why do you hold my hand? "Asked the priest.'Sorry Mister! I hold a master hand so as not to disappear, "said Banta.
"If I may ask, who are these gentlemen actually? Why gentlemen may suddenly appear and disappear? "Asked Banta wonder.
"We are the Aulia Allah," replied the priest."You yourself are? Why could be in this place? "The priest asked back to Banta."I Banta Seudang, sir! I want to look for eye medicine for my father, "said Banta.'It's why your father's eyes? "Asked the priest."My father's eyes were blind, sir! I want my father's eyes could see again, "said Banta.
"You are filial son. Well then, you wait here. Later will come the white elephant into this hall. Follow the white elephant that wherever he went, "said the Imam and instantly disappeared.
How happy Banta Seudang received instructions from the mayor. Not how long he waited, suddenly there came a white elephant into the hall. After receiving cues from the elephant, Banta was soon up on the backs of elephants. The elephant walking down the wilderness toward a valley where there was a very clear river water. On the edge of the river there is a large tree inhabited by Jin Pari who have clothes fly. Saw the arrival of Banta along the white elephant, Jin Pari was immediately welcomed them.
"Do not be afraid, young man! I already know the purpose coming here. You want to find a cure for the father's eyes is not it? "Asked Jin Pari to Banta.
"Yes, Jin Pari!" Said Banta."Alright then. I know how to cure a father's eyes. In the middle of the river, there is a magical flower, flower name bangkawali, "Jin said Pari.
"How can I get it, Jin?" Asked Banta confused.Jin also told Banta Pari Seudang that every Friday there were seven princesses from other countries come to the river to bathe. To maintain the river, the king of another country assigns an elderly woman named Mak Toyo. He lived around the river. Whenever finished seventh princess bathing in the river, Mak Toyo pat down to the river for water three times. After the flower magic 'bangkawali' will appear on the water surface. Therefore, Banta had to ask for help Mak Toyo to acquire the magical flower.
One night, Jin Pari together Seudang Banta visited the residence Mak Toyo. Female guard the river was also willing to help Banta earn interest bangkawali it, but on one condition.
"My grandson, if you want to get the bangkawali interest, you should take it themselves by swimming into the middle of the river," said Mak Toyo to Banta.
After receiving an explanation from Mak Toyo, Jin Pari and Banta was excused herself. To implement the requirements Mak Toyo, Banta have to wait until Friday. So when Friday arrives, the seventh daughter of the king of the pretty ones that come with the clothes they were about to fly a bath in the river. After changing clothes, they went down to the river and swim laughing revelers.
When the day late in the afternoon, the seventh daughter of the king of the shower. They were soon dressed each fly and then fly into space. After they left, Mak Toyo right down to the river and then tapping the water three times. After that, came the bangkawali flowers above the water level of the river. Banta Seudang immediately plunged into the river. With some difficulty, he swam to the middle of the river to take the bangkawali interest and then returned to the river bank.
"Mak Toyo! I've been getting interest bangkawali. Thank for your kindness, Madame! "Said Banta Seudang."Yes, you are welcome. Immediately bring it to your father's magic flower! "Said Mak Toyo.
The next day, Banta Seudang said goodbye to Mak Toyo and Jin Pari. However, knowing the intended travel very far Banta Seudang and requires a long time, then so Toyo and Jin Pari also agreed to take Banta Seudang. Jin Pari and Banta Seudang fly by using fly clothes, while Mak Toyo menunggangg white elephant. Within a day, they arrived in the country Banta Seudang when the days start getting dark. Banta Seudang who saw his house deserted and dark, immediately shouted for his mother.
"Moms! Banta already home with eye medication for dad! "Shouted Banta Seudang from the front of his house."Yes, my son go! Mother was busy repairing oil lamps, "cried the mother.
Banta Seudang went into the house with Mak Toyo and Jin Pari."Why is dark? Where the oil lamps, ma'am? "Asked Banta."The lamp is running out of oil. New mother fill it, "replied the mother.Moments later, the oil lamp was lit up. The mother immediately embraced Banta Seudang been so long since missed. Banta Seudang was introduced Mak Toyo and Jin Pari to both parents.
"Mom, this Mak Toyo and Jin Pari. It is they who have helped Banta get medicine for my father's eyes, "said Banta Seudang.Banta Seudang mother did not forget to thank Mak Toyo and Jin Pari who have helped Banta Seudang.
"How is your father and mother during Banta go?" Banta Seudang asked.
Hearing the question Banta, the mother paused. With a sad face, the mother later recalled that during the departure of Banta Seudang, Pakciknya never again to help them. Mother forced to have to work hard to meet their needs. How sad and touched Banta Seudang hear her story.
"Yes, my son! Pakcikmu are truly outrageous and do not know themselves. Since you left, he never again gave us food. Had Dad did not blind like this, Dad would've beat him, "said the father angrily.
"Patience, Father! Banta brought eye medication for Dad, "said Banta reassuring father.
After a state of calm, Banta Seudang immediately take a bowl of water, then dipped bangkawali flowers he brought into the bowl. After a while, he wiped the water from the bowl into his father's eyes up to three times."Father! Try to open your eyes slowly Dad! "Pleaded Banta Seudang.The father was slowly opened his eyes. Miraculously, his eyes can be seen instantly. How happy the father can see his son's face.
"Since you were born, then this time my father could see your face, son! My father was very proud of you. Thanks to the efforts and struggles, my father's eyes can look back to normal, "said the father as he embraces Banta Seudang.
"Supposedly, Dad thank Mak Toyo and Jin Pari, because it is they who have helped Banta bangkawali earn interest," said Banta Seudang.
After thanking Mak Toyo and Jin Pari, the father opened the secret of who they really are.
"Know, my son! Actually, Dad is the King of this country. Since Dad blind eye due to exposure to wood sticks when hunting in the forest, the royal father leave to Pakcikmu. However, when it became the King, Pakcikmu have forgotten themselves and dumped us, "said the father.
Banta Seudang how shocked to hear his explanation. He just understood that it turns out his father was a king. During this time he thought that pakciknya is a good king, because it has met the needs of his family. However, it turns out pakciknya is a cunning and greedy king. Knowing the real situation, Bangka Seudang also intends to help his father to return to his father's throne. Similarly, Mak Toyo and Jin Pari who after hearing stories Seudang Banta's father, is also willing to help.
The next day, they were off to the palace. Father and mother Banta Seudang flying with Jin Pari using fly clothes. While Banta Seudang and Mak Toyo riding a white elephant. Arriving at the palace, the king was surprised when he saw the arrival of his brother with his entourage. Especially after knowing her brother's eyes could see again.
"What do you mean the arrival of sister here?" Asked the King."Hey, brother! You are indeed a sister who does not know himself. Sister gave this throne for a while, but you actually throw brother with the empress and my son for years. Now is the time Big Brother had to take back the throne of this kingdom! "Cried the sister.
"Ha ha ha…! I am the ruler of this country. There would be no one can take my place as king. I have a lot of guards and soldiers. But, if you dare to reclaim the throne brother, the first dealing with the guards and warriors! "Cried the king, laughing uproariously arrogantly.
Mak Toyo and Jin Pari were also present at the place was so furious to see the arrogance of the King. Because they know the real problem, then without a father ruled Seudang Banta, they directly attack the king. With one stroke only, the King fell fell unconscious in front of his throne. The royal guard who saw the incident, no one was willing to help the King, because they also know the real situation.
When unconscious, the King and his family were expelled from the palace. Banta Seudang father has again become king after his brother were greedy and arrogant. Finally, Banta Seudang with his family back to live in the palace, and he could go to school. While Mak Toyo and Jin Pari was appointed as a palace guard.* * *
Thus the story of the Regional Seudang Banta Aceh, Indonesia. The above story is a fairy tale category containing moral messages that can be used as guidelines in our daily lives. At least there are three moral message to be learned from the story above, namely the primacy of nature filial to parents, the rewards gained from hard-working and the harmful effects of nature do not know themselves.
First, the primacy of nature filial to parents. This trait is indicated by the nature and behavior of Banta Seudang who have tried to cure his father's eyes.It said in a point of teaching the Malay:What signs of Malay identity, the parents he berbaktiapa Malay sign menakah, nurturing parents hold lengthsSecond, the rewards gained from hard-working. This trait shown by the attitude and behavior of Banta Seudang. Thanks to the hard work and sincerity, he managed to cure his father's eyes.
It said in a point of teaching the Malay:O my father's favorite emo, work, do not remind susahtahankan by you tired and lelahsupaya later life menakahThird, the harmful effects of nature do not know themselves. This trait shown by the attitude and behavior of Banta Seudang uncle. He was given the power to occupy the throne of the kingdom, even while ignoring his brother. As a result, he was expelled from the court when his brother's eyes healed of blindness.
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