Nakula - (Wayang Kulit)

Title	Nakula - (Raden) - Mahabharata
Other names	Pinten (young), Darmagranti, Dama, Grantika (in exile), Jayatsena, Madrisiwi, Candrageni
Size	50 cm
Personal data	Nakula, who in Javanese farming is also known as Pinten (the name of plants whose leaves can be used as medicine) is the fourth son of Prabu Pandudewanata, king of the country of Astina with consort Dewi Madrim, daughter of Prabu Mandrapati with Dewi Tejawati, from the country of Mandaraka. Nakula was born as a twin with his younger brother, Sahadewa or Sadewa (a Javanese merchant), Nakula also had three brothers, one father, the son of Prabu Pandu and Dewi Kunti, from the country of Mandura named; Puntadewa, Bima/Werkundara and Arjuna Nakula is a drop of Batara Aswi, the God of Medicine. Nakula has two wives, namely: 1. Dewi Sayati, daughter of Prabu Kridakirata, king of Awuawlangit, and has two sons each named; Bambang Pramusinta and Goddess Pramuwati. 2. Dewi Srengganawati, daughter of Resi Badawanganala, a giant turtle who lived in the Wailu river/narmada (according to the Purwacarita, Badawanangala was known as the king of the Gisiksamodra/Ekapratala country) and had a daughter named Dewi Sritanjung.
Appearance	Nakula has an honest character, loyal, obedient, compassionate, knows how to repay and can keep secrets.
Collection	Private collection

Nakula - (Raden) - Mahabharata

Nakula lives in Sawojajar knighthood, Amarta country region. He has expertise in treating horses and cows and is good at using arrows and spears. Nakula is a very pleasant person, meticulous in carrying out his duties, and he has skill in playing sword weapons.

Nakula will not be able to forget about everything known because he has Aji Pranawajati given by Ditya Sapujagad, Senapati of the Mretani country. Nakula also has a cup filled with, "Water of Life/Water of life" given by Bhatara Indra.

From the marriage with Dewi Srengganawati, Nakula received the gift of an heirloom cupu containing "banyu Pangaripan" or "water of life" called Tirtamanik, given by Bathara Indra. He has an honest character, loyal, obedient, compassionate, knows how to repay benefits and can keep secrets. He lives in the Sawojajar kesatrian, Amarta State region.

Nakula participated in the battle in Kurukshetra (Baratayuda. After the Bharatayuddha war, Nakula was appointed king of Mandaraka country according to the mandate of Prabu Salya, his mother's sister, Dewi Madrim.
In the Prasthanikaparwa Book (17th book of the Astadasaparwa Mahabharata), it is told that Nakula died on the way to the peak of the Himalayas with the other Pandavas and also their wife Draupadi. But before that, Draupadi died first and was followed by Nakula's twin brother, Sadewa. When Nakula fell to the ground, Bima asked Yudistira, "My brother, our little brother is very diligent and obedient, he is also handsome and no one can match him. Why did he die here?" . Then Yudistira answered, "It is true that he is very diligent and happy to carry out our orders. However, you should know that Nakula is very proud of his good looks. Because of his attitude, he only lived up to here."

Raden Nakula and Sadewa
These two knights were twins, the sons of Pandu from Empress Dewi Madrim, brother of Prabu Salya, king of the Madraka country. When they were children, Nakula and Sadewa were named Pintèn and Tangsèn. The twins' loyalty to their three older brothers never wavered. All five have the same stance and are a strong fortress.
When the Baratayuda war almost broke out, Pendawa felt anxious about facing the powerful and patient king. At Sri Kresna's discretion, Nakula and Sadewa were sent to King Salya to calm his anger. Therefore, Prabu Salya did not have the heart to be hostile towards Pendawa considering that the five brothers were his own nephews. So when the Baratayuda war broke out, King Salya did not fight with all his enthusiasm, which resulted in the Pendawa winning the war.
Nakula has twined eyes, a pointed nose, and a long Kluwih flower-trimmed bun. Stretching necklace. Ringing, popping and curling. Clothed son's butt. Nakula and Sadewa berwanda: Banjet and Bontit.

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Blog: Hadisukirno – Yogyakarta - 2011
Source: History of Wayang Purwa - Hardjowirogo - PN Balai Pustaka - 1982