“Raden Inu Kertapati”

The story of Raden Inu Kertapati or Panji Asmarabangun is an East Java folklore. Tells
about the twists and turns of the love story of Raden Inu Kertapati, a royal prince of the Jenggala
Kingdom who is very handsome, with Dewi Candra Kirana or Dewi Sekartaji, a beautiful
princess from the kingdom of Kediri.
Once upon a time, the crown prince of the kingdom of Jenggala, Raden Inu Kertapati,
was engaged to Dewi Candra Kirana, the daughter of the kingdom of Kediri. There are two
beautiful daughters from Kediri kingdom, namely Dewi Candra Kirana and Dewi Ajeng. But Inu
Kertapati really loved Dewi Candra Kirana.
One day, Inu Kertapati felt very homesick with his fiance Dewi Candra Kirana. He
decided to visit the kingdom of Kediri. He then departed accompanied by his escort troops to the
kingdom of Kediri.
After half the trip, suddenly they were confronted by a gang of criminals led by Panji
Semirang from Asmarantaka. Inu Kertapati asked his troop to stand guard against the attack
because he had long heard the news about the Panji Semirang gang crime. But strangely, the
leader of Panji Semirang did not attack instead he sent two guards to meet Inu Kertapati.
"Greetings to Raden Inu Kertapati. We were both told by our leader, Panji Semirang. He
asked Raden to meet him. We have absolutely no evil intentions." said Panji Semirang's
bodyguard.
"I heard that you are a gang of criminals. But well, I am willing to meet your leader, but
in one condition that you do not attack us," said Inu Kertapati.
They immediately went to the residence of Panji Semirang. How shocked Raden Inu
Kertapati was, he was very well welcomed by Panji Semirang. Raden Inu Kertapati felt like he
recognized Panji Semirang's face but forgot where was he see him.
"The news circulating in the community is not true, Raden. We are just trying to get
people to live in our country, Asmarantaka, but never force." Panji said Semirang explained.
"Then I am asking permission to continue my journey to the kingdom of Jenggala to meet
my fiance," said Raden Inu Kertapati.
"Oh, that's how it meant Raden's trip. As far as I know, there are two beautiful women of
the royal princess of Jenggala, namely Dewi Candra Kirana and Dewi Ajeng. Who is Raden's
fiance?" asked Panji Semirang.
"My fiance is Dewi Candra Kirana," answered Raden Inu Kertapati while asking
permission to continue the trip.
The group of Raden Inu Kertapati continued their trip to the Kingdom of Kediri. Soon
they arrived. They received a rousing welcome from the Kingdom of Kediri. Dewi Liku and her
daughter Dewi Ajeng also welcomed. Raden Inu Kertapati then asked where is Dewi Candra
Kirana.
"Mother, where is Goddess Candra Kirana?" Raden asked the concubine of the King
Kediri.
"Oh ... Dewi Candra Kirana has long suffered from memory problems. She has now gone
somewhere to leave the kingdom of Kediri." said Dewi Liku, the concubine of the King Kediri.
Shocked, Inu Kertapati was shocked to faint. Apparently, Dewi Liku has bad intentions.
By using magic power, it affects the mind of King Kediri and also the thoughts of Raden Inu
Kertapati. She urged the king of Kediri to marry Raden Inu Kertapati with his daughter, Dewi
Ajeng.
Finally, not long after, a wedding party was held between Raden Inu Kertapati and Dewi
Ajeng in the Kediri kingdom. But it seems that the King's concubine's evil intentions were not
blessed by the Almighty. Shortly before the wedding was held, a large fire broke out in the
palace. To avoid the fire, Raden Inu Kertapati's bodyguards asked him to leave the Kediri royal
palace. They immediately left the palace.
After being away from the palace, the influence of Dewi Liku's magic on Raden Inu
Kertapati was lost. Raden Inu Kertapati finally realized the evil intention of Dewi Liku. At that
moment he remembered Panji Semirang. Raden Inu realized that Panji Semirang's face
resembled that of Dewi Candra Kirana. He immediately invited his bodyguards to Asmarantaka
country to look for Panji Semirang. But when they arrived there, the surrounding community
said that Panji Semirang had gone somewhere. Raden Inu Kertapati's heart was smashed to
pieces.
"Oh Dewi ... my love ... where are you?" Raden said Inu Kertapati was very sad.
Unable to find Panji Semirang, Raden Inu Kertapati continued his journey home to the
kingdom of Jenggala. On the way home, when entering the kingdom of Gagelang, which was a
royal ally of Jenggala, Inu Kertapati was asked to stop by King Gagelang. Raden was willing to
stop by.
"Thank you, Raden, for wanting to stop at the Gagelang kingdom. Incidentally, our
kingdom is facing interference from the leaders of Lasan & Setegal. They are both very powerful
man." said Gagelang king.
"In that case, I and the guards will help your majesty to eradicate them." said Raden.
With the supernatural powers of Inu Kertapati, the criminals led by Lasan & Setegal were
successfully destroyed. Even Inu Kertapati faced directly the two criminal leaders, namely Lasan
& Setegal. Both were successfully disabled.
The King of Gagelang and all the people were very happy with the success of Raden in
eradicating the criminals. To celebrate the victory, a party of seven days and seven nights is held.
On the seventh night, the king of Gagelang invited a graceful young poet. The Poet brought the
story of Dewi Candra Kirana and Inu Kertapati's love story.
Inu Kertapati was very curious, why did the poet know his love story. And surprisingly,
the poet's face resembled Dewi Candra Kirana. After Raden urged the poet about her identity, the
poet finally admitted that she was Dewi Candra Kirana. Dewi said that the concubine of King
Kediri, namely Dewi Liku, had bewitched her into memory loss. But he was helped by a
powerful ascetic to recover. After recovering Dewi Candra Kirana traveled from one country to
another.
Short story, Inu Kertapati and Dewi Candra Kirana immediately said goodbye to the king
of Gagelang to go to the kingdom of Jenggala. The kingdom of Jenggala immediately held their
marriage together with a very festive party. Finally, Inu Kertapati and Dewi Candra Kirana
officially became a couple.