Ugrasena - (Wayang Kulit)
| Title | Ugrasena - (Raden) - Mahabharata |
|---|---|
| Other names | Setyajid |
| Size | 50 cm |
| Personal data | Arya Ugrasena was the fourth (youngest) son of Prabu Basukunti, king of the Mandura country with his consort Dewi Dayita, daughter of Prabu Kunti, king of Boja. He had three siblings named; Arya Basudewa, Dewi Kunti/Dewi Prita and Arya Prabu Rukma. Arya Ugrasena married Dewi Wersini, a nymph descended from Sanghyang Pancaresi. He was able to marry Dewi Wersini thanks to the help of Prabu Pandu, king of the Astina country, who succeeded in destroying Prabu Kalaruci, king of the Karanggubarja country who attacked Suralaya because he wanted to marry Dewi Wersini. From Dewi Wersini's marriage, he had two sons named; Dewi Setyaboma and Arya Setyaki. Unofficially, Arya Ugrasena also married Ken Sagupi, the female king of the Mandura Palace, and had two sons named; Arya Pragota and Arya Adimanggala. |
| Appearance | Arya Ugrasena has the nature and character; brave, clever, agile and good at playing mace weapons. Raden Ugrasena had kedondong eyes, a sembada nose and mouth, a mustache. Wearing a gembel bun with a garuda at the back. Wearing a crest with a waderan unduk. Some of his hair was loose. Wearing a putran necklace. Wearing bracelets, a pontoh and a kroncong. Wearing complete royal clothing. |
| Collection | Private collection |
Ugrasena – (Raden) – Mahabharata
Raden Ugrasena was the brother of Prabu Basudewa from the Madura country. Because of his supernatural powers, he managed to eradicate the giant enemy from the Paranggubarja country who invaded Suralaya.
To repay his services by the Gods, he was given a nymph as a gift, Dewi Wresni to be his wife. The Karanggubarja country was renamed Lesanpura country and Arya Ugrasena became the king, replacing his father-in-law, Prabu Wersaya and was given the title Prabu Setyajid.
In the Purwa era, most knights married by fulfilling the woman's request in the form of something that was not easily obtained, but there were also requests, and the request was fulfilled. In many cases, the dowry requested was in the form of an enemy that had to be defeated. There were also strange requests, such as in connection with the marriage of Dewi Erawati, the princess of the country of Madraka, in which case her request was in the form of a pahat, the most beautiful bride's escort. When Arjuna married Dewi Wara Sembadra, his request was for Kebo Danu (forest buffalo), and others.
The end of his story is told, Prabu Setyajid/Ugrasena fell on the battlefield against Prabu Bomanarakasura, the king of the Surateleng or Trajutisna country.
Source: History of Wayang Purwa - Hardjowirogo - PN Balai Pustaka – 1982
