Notes on Mpu Wisesa and Lake Bendung Story

Characters

• Mpu Wisesa: A powerful mandraguna man, father of Sekar, and teacher to Wira and Jaka.
• Sekar: Beautiful daughter of Mpu Wisesa.
• Wira: Diligent student of Mpu Wisesa.
• Jaka: Another student of Mpu Wisesa, less diligent and more interested in Sekar.

Background

• Mpu Wisesa adopts two abandoned babies (Wira and Jaka) after Mount Tangkuban Perahu erupts, causing devastation.
• He raises them with knowledge about kanuragan (martial arts) and life wisdom.

Relationship Dynamics

• Jaka's attempts to gain Sekar's affection disrupt his work, while Wira is supportive and diligent.
• Sekar sees Wira as a protector, while she views Jaka as a bothersome older brother.
• Jaka proposes to Sekar, seeking Mpu Wisesa's approval.

Proposal Conflict

• Mpu Wisesa discusses Jaka's proposal with Sekar.
• Sekar firmly rejects Jaka, expressing her desire to marry Wira instead.
• Mpu Wisesa feels upset over Sekar's rejection of Jaka's proposal.

The Challenge

• Mpu Wisesa creates a challenge: whoever can extinguish the lava from Mount Tangkuban Perahu can marry Sekar.
• Jaka doubts the feasibility of the challenge and leaves to seek a way to win, but actually gives up.
• Wira, on the other hand, devises a plan involving water.

Wira's Solution

• Inspired by beavers, Wira seeks a way to divert the Citarum River to extinguish the lava.
• He evacuates local residents for their safety before implementing his plan.
• Wira creates a dam that redirects the water, forming Lake Bendung.

Conclusion

• Wira successfully extinguishes the lava, leading to his marriage with Sekar.
• The area around Lake Bendung becomes fertile land.
• Wira is appointed leader of the new area, which becomes known as Bandung City.

Key Themes

• The importance of diligence and determination.
• The significance of love and choosing a partner.
• Overcoming challenges with creativity and resourcefulness.