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Gatotkaca (Sanskrit: घटोत्कच; Ghattotkacha) is a character in the epic Mahabharata, which is known as the son of the family Bimasena or Wrekodara Pandavas. His mother named Hidimbi (Harimbi) derived from Rakshasas nation, so he is told to have extraordinary powers. In the great war at Kurukshetra he killed many allies Krishna before finally fall in the hands of Karna.

In Indonesia, Gatotkaca become a very popular puppet characters. For example in Java puppet he is known by spelling Gatutkaca (Javanese: Gathutkaca). Extraordinary miracle narrated, among others, capable of flying in space without using the wings, well-known with the nickname "Muscle bone iron wire."

Etymology

According to the version of the Mahabharata, is the son Bimasena Gatotkaca from keluaga Pandavas born of a woman named Hidimbi Rakshasas. Hidimbi raksasi ruler itself is a forest with his brother named Hidimba.

In Javanese wayang, mother Gatotkaca better known as Arimbi. According to this version, Arimbi not just ordinary forest dwellers, but the princess from the Kingdom Pringgadani, the land of the Rakshasas.

In Sanskrit, Ghatotkacha name literally means "has a head like a pitcher." The name is composed of two words, namely Ghat (tt) pm, which means 'mug' or 'pitcher', and utkacha which means 'head'. This name was given to him because his head at birth is said to resemble a jar or pitcher.

Birth

Gatotkaca birth story is told in isolation in the Javanese wayang. His name is a newborn baby while still Tetuka. Until the age of one year cut the umbilical cord can not even use any weapon. Arjuna (brother Bimasena) went meditating for gods sake get a clue to help his nephew's fate. But at the same time Karna, commander of the Royal Hastinapura are also looking for weapons ascetic heritage.

Because they face similar, Batara Narada as celestial messengers provide weapons Kontawijaya to Karna, not to Arjuna. After realizing his mistake, Narada had actually met Arjuna. Arjuna and Karna pursuit to seize weapons Konta.

The fight ensued. Karna had escaped carrying a weapon Konta, whereas the only Arjuna won the sheath wrapping heritage. But heirloom Konta gloves made from wood Mastaba which turned out to be used to cut the cord Tetuka.

But miracles happen. Mastaba timber destroyed and united in the stomach Tetuka. Krishna who participated witness believes that the effect will add to the strength of wood Mastaba Tetuka baby. But he also predicted that one day Tetuka will die at the hands of gun owners Konta.

Becoming Gods Jago

Javanese puppet version continues, then borrowed Narada Tetuka to be brought to the heaven, who was then attacked by an enemy of the kingdom named Patih Sekipu Trabelasuket. He sent his king named Kalapracona to apply for an angel named Goddess Supraba. Baby faced as opposed Sekipu Tetuka. Strangely, instead of getting beaten to death, Tetuka even more powerful.

Because of shame, Sekipu return to Narada Tetuka to be raised immediately. Narada then threw the body into the crater Candradimuka Tetuka, at Mount Jamurdipa. The gods then threw a variety of types of heirloom weapons into the crater. Moments later, Tetuka to surface as an adult male. All types of inheritance of the gods has been fused and united into itself.

Sekipu Tetuka then battled and killed him using a bite fangs. Krishna and the Pandavas when it came to following to the heaven. Krishna then cut the tusks Tetuka and told him to stop using the properties of the giant.

Guru king of celestial reward heirloom outfit, namely caping Basunanda, Kotang Antrakusuma, and sandals to wear Tetuka Padakacarma, which has since changed its name to Gatotkaca. By wearing clothing such heritage, Gatotkaca able to fly at lightning speed toward the kingdom and kill Kalapracona Trabelasuket.

Marriage


In the version of the Mahabharata, Gatotkaca married a woman named Ahilawati. From this marriage was born a son named Barbarika. Whether or Barbarika Gatotkaca equally large fall in the war in Kurukshetra, but on different sides.

In the puppet version of Java, Gatotkaca married his cousin, the daughter Pregiwa Arjuna. He managed to marry Pregiwa after going through great struggle, ie get rid of his rival, named Lakshmana Mandrakumara Duryudana son of Krishna family.

From marriage Gatotkaca with Pregiwa born a son named Sasikirana. He became commander of the war in the reign of the Kingdom Hastinapura Parikshit, Arjuna's son Abhimanyu or grandchildren.

Another version tells the story, has two wives Gatotkaca more than Pregiwa, namely Suryawati and Sumpaniwati. From each of them born and Jayasumpena Suryakaca.

Becoming King Pringgadani

Gatotkaca Java version is a half-giant, but not the forest giant. His mother was the daughter of Prabu Arimbi Pringgadani Tremboko of the Kingdom. Tremboko died at the hands of their father Pandu Pandavas caused fights waged Shakuni sheep. He was succeeded by his eldest son named Arimba.

Arimba himself eventually died at the hands Bimasena at the time of the Pandavas built the Kingdom Amarta. Pringgadani throne then held by Arimbi who has diperistri Bima. The plan will be submitted to the throne of their son as an adult.

Arimbi had five brothers named Brajadenta, Brajamusti, Brajalamadan, Brajawikalpa, and Kalabendana. Brajadenta appointed as governor and were housed in Kasatrian Glagahtinunu. Shakuni Hastinapura come from the Kingdom of inciting Brajadenta that the throne should be his Pringgadani Gatotkaca not belong.

Due to such incitement, even rebellious Brajadenta to seize the throne from the hands of the newly inaugurated Gatotkaca as king. Gatotkaca Brajamusti pro fight against his brother. Both the twin giants were killed together. Both Spirit and then infiltrate into the respective palms Gatotkaca left and right, so that their niece was manambah miracle.

After the incident raised Gatotkaca Brajalamadan as the new governor, styled Patih Prabakiswa.

Version deaths Mahabharata

Gatotkaca deaths there in the seventh book, entitled Dronaparwa Mahabharata, in part Ghattotkacabadhaparwa. He is reported to fall in the war in Kurukshetra or Baratayuda at night to 14. The big war was a civil war between the Pandava family against Krishna, where Gatotkaca course on the side of Pandavas.

Version of Mahabharata tells the story, as a giant Gatotkaca has incredible power, especially at night. After Jayadratha death at the hands of Arjuna, the fighting should be stopped temporarily because of dusk has arrived. But the troops facing Gatotkaca Krishna returned to their camp.

The battle was continuing. The more nights kesaktian Gatotkaca increasing. Krishna Pvt diminishing in number because many people die in his hand. An ally of the nation Rakshasas Krishna named Alambusa forward deal. Gatotkaca beat cruelly because Alambusa had killed his cousin, the son of Arjuna on the battle Irawan eighth day. Body Alambusa arrested and taken to fly high, then slammed into the ground to smithereens.

Krishna leader Duryodhana was horrified to see Gatotkaca malignancy. He was forced to use weapons of Karna heirloom gift of God Indra Rakshasas named Shakti to kill it. Karna initially rejected because of inheritance could only be used once and will he used to kill Arjuna. However, due to hold pushed, forced throwing pusakanya For penetrating chest Ghatotkacha.

Realizing the end was near, Gatotkaca still had time to think how to kill soldiers Kurawa in large numbers. So Gatotkaca any size to enlarge the maximum size and then collapse upon thousands of soldiers Krishna. Pandavas was devastated by the death of Gatotkaca.

In the Pandava ranks only see the death of Krishna's smiling Gatotkaca. He was happy because Karna had lost its flagship heritage so that Arjuna's life is relatively safe.

Java Version deaths

Kurukshetra War in Javanese wayang called by the name Baratayuda. His story has been adapted and developed from Kakawin Bhāratayuddha manuscript written in 1157 at age Kediri.

Puppet version of the story, Gatotkaca very familiar with his cousin named Abhimanyu son of Arjuna. Abhimanyu married someday Utari Kingdom Virata's daughter, where she admits she still a virgin. Yet that moment was married to Abhimanyu Krishna Sitisundari daughter.

Sitisundari which is deposited in the palace Gatotkaca heard her husband had remarried. Uncle Gatotkaca named Abhimanyu Kalabendana came to take her home. Kalabendana is the youngest brother Arimbi tangible pygmy giant round but be plain and precious. It makes Utari feel jealous. Abhimanyu was forced to swear if it was true he had been married besides Utari, soon he will die beaten enemy.

Kalabendana later meets Abhimanyu Gatotkaca to report attitudes. But instead berated Kalabendana Gatotkaca presumptuous interloper who deems his cousin's household. Being too emotional, Gatotkaca until hitting his head Kalabendana. Mekipun was committed involuntarily, but his uncle was killed instantly.

When war erupted Baratayuda, Abhimanyu actually beaten the Krishna killed on day 13. The next day on day-14 Arjuna managed to avenge the death of his son's beheading by Jayadratha.

Duryudana Jayadratha are saddened by the death, the brother-in-law. He was forced to attack Karna Pandava camp that night. Karna was forced to leave even though it violated the rules of war.

Krishna heard the night attack, the Pandavas were sent Gatotkaca to block. Deliberately chosen Gatotkaca kaarena Kotang Antrakusuma which he used to emit bright light.

The battle lasted horrible night. Gatotkaca allies succeeded in killing Krishna named Lembusa. But he himself had lost two uncles, namely Brajalamadan and Brajawikalpa who died along with their enemies, named Lembusura and Lembusana.

Gatotkaca finally dealing with Karna, owner Kontawijaya weapons. He also created the twin of herself as much as a thousand people making Karna feel confused. Under the guidance of his father, namely Batara Surya, Karna had found Gatotkaca original. He was let go in the direction Gatotkaca Konta weapon.

Gatotkaca tried to escape by flying as high. But the ghost suddenly appeared Kalabendana Kontawijaya while capturing a message from heaven that death has been determined Gatotkaca night.

Gatotkaca resigned over the decision of the gods. But he gave orders that his body can still be used to kill the enemy. Kalabendana agree. He then pierced navel Konta Gatotkaca use weapons. Inheritance that was destroyed together with its scabbard, wood Mastaba is still stored in the stomach Gatotkaca.

Gatotkaca have died instantly. Souls Kalabendana then threw his body into the direction of Karna. For managed to jump so that the escape from death. But the carriage shattered bodies hit Gatotkaca which raced from space. As a result, fractional train sped in all directions and killing the soldiers surrounding Krishna. Countless how many of their dead.

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