Jembawati
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| Title | Jembawati - (Dewi) - Mahabharata |
|---|---|
| Other names | Nawangsasi |
| Size | 50 cm |
| Personal data | Dewi Jembawati is the only daughter of Resi Jembawan (monkey/Wanara) from Gadamadana hermitage, with Dewi Trijata, daughter of Gunawan Wibisana with Dewi Triwati (a hapsari/fairy) from Alengka/Singgela country. According to God's promise to Dewi Trijata, her mother, Dewi Jembawati can marry King Krishna, the king of Dwarawati, who is the last incarnation of Sanghyang Vishnu. From that marriage, she got two sons named; Samba, who has a very handsome face, and Gunadewa, in the form of a wanara / ape, because of his lineage from Resi Jembawan. |
| Appearance | Dewi Jembawati is honest, loyal, patient, very dedicated and full of compassion. |
| Collection | Private collection |
Jembawati - (Dewi) - Mahabharata[edit | edit source]
Jembawati is a wife of monkey blood, namely Begawan Jembawan and Trihatha is Wibisana's granddaughter. The marriage of Krishna and Jembawati can be interpreted as a symbol of Krishna's union with creatures in the world. In the sense that Krishna is flexible, he can get along with anyone or all creatures in the world.
During her time as King Kresna's consort, she more often lived in the Gadamadana hermitage taking care of Gunadewa, rather than living in Dwarawati's palace.
Dewi Jembawati died at an old age and was buried in the Gadamadana hermitage.
Source: Sejarah Wayang Purwa - Hardjowirogo - PN Balai Pustaka - 1982
