Once upon a time, Sunan Kalijaga planned to visit Sunan
Muria in Pati, Central java. He asked his friend, Ki Rangga, to go with him.
Several servants also joined them to carry their luggage. And they began
walking to Sunan Muria’s house.
Several hours later, Ki Rangga felt tired. He was
embarrassed to walk together with Sunan Kalijaga because Sunan kalijaga did not
look tired when Ki Rangga was very tired and thirsty. Finally, Sunan Kalijaga
asked Ki Rangga to take a rest under a big tree. It was time for the Zuhur
prayer. But there was no water around to clean up or “wudhu”. Ki rangga was
confused. He told Sunan Kalijaga about it.
Sunan Kalijaga only smiled and said, “We should pray for
Allah for water. Now you must guard this big tree, Ki Rangga, it might bring
water to us. But remember! Everything happens because of Allah SWT. Don’t act
alone. You have to inform me when water comes out. I will be behind that hill,”
Ki Rangga promised Sunan Kalijaga to inform him when the
water came out. So, Sunan Kalijaga went behind the hill. Ki Rangga with his
servants sat under the big tree. They quickly fell asleep. Suddenly water came
out of the big tree, Ki Rangga and his servants became wet. They woke up. They
drank and played in the water. Ki Rangga forgot Sunan Kalijaga’s message to
inform him when the water came out.
Behind the hill, Sunan Kalijaga was worried. So he went back
to the big tree. He was surprised to see Ki Rangga and his servants were
playing in the water.
“You forget my message to inform me when the water comes
out. Instead, you are playing in the water like a turtle,” said Sunan Kalijaga
softly.
A miracle happened. Ki Rangga and his servants turned
into turtles. Ki rangga was sad. He had changed into turtles because he did not
keep his promise. The water formed a pond. It is now called Sendang Sani, in
Pati, Central java.
-FIN-
Read the Indonesian translation HERE
Author: Unknown
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