The Legend of Malin Kundang from West Sumatra Indonesia
Once upon a time, on the north coast of
Sumatra lived a poor woman and his son. The boy was called Malin
Kundang. They didn’t earn much as fishing was their only source of
income. Malin Kundang grew up as a skillful young boy. He always helps
his mother to earn some money. However, as they were only fisherman’s
helper, they still lived in poverty. “Mother, what if I sail overseas?”
asked Malin Kundang one day to his mother. Her mother didn’t agree but
Malin Kundang had made up his mind. “Mother, if I stay here, I’ll always
be a poor man. I want to be a successful person,” urged Malin kundang.
His mother wiped her tears, “If you really want to go, I can’t stop you.
I could only pray to God for you to gain success in life,” said his
mother wisely. “But, promise me, you’ll come home.”
In the next morning, Malin Kundang was
ready to go. Three days ago, he met one of the successful ship’s crew.
Malin was offered to join him. “Take a good care of yourself, son,” said
Malin Kundang’s mother as she gave him some food supplies. “Yes,
Mother,” Malin Kundang said. “You too have to take a good care of
yourself. I’ll keep in touch with you,” he continued before kissing his
mother’s hand. Before Malin stepped onto the ship, Malin’s mother hugged
him tight as if she didn’t want to let him go.
Menarik Dibaca:
Malin Kundang’s mother quickly went to
see her beloved son. “Malin, you’re back, son!” said Malin Kundang’s
mother and without hesitation, she came running to hug Malin Kundang, “I
miss you so much.” But, Malin Kundang didn’t show any respond. He was
ashamed to admit his own mother in front of his beautiful wife. “You’re
not my Mother. I don’t know you. My mother would never wear such ragged
and ugly clothes,” said Malin Kundang as he release his mother embrace..
Malin Kundang’s mother take a step back,
“Malin…You don’t recognize me? I’m your mother!” she said sadly. Malin
Kundang’s face was as cold as ice. “Guard, take this old women out of
here,” Malin Kundang ordered his bodyguard. “Give her some money so she
won’t disturb me again!” Malin Kundang’s mother cried as she was dragged
by the bodyguard, ”Malin… my son. Why do you treat your own mother like
this?”
Malin Kundang ignored his mother and
ordered the ship crews to set sail. Malin Kundang’s mother sat alone in
the pier. Her heart was so hurt, she cried and cried. “Dear God, if he
isn’t my son, please let him have a save journey. But if he is, I cursed
him to become a stone,” she prayed to the God.
In the quiet sea, suddenly the wind blew
so hard and a thunderstorm came. Malin Kundang’s huge ship was wrecked.
He was thrown by the wave out of his ship, and fell on a small island.
Suddenly, his whole body turned into stone. He was punished for not
admitting his own mother.***
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