Druwasa

Terms of address: Begawan

Type: God

Origin: India

Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: Begawan in Mandura. Teacher of [Basukunti] and his descendants. He provides Kunti with the Aji Pepanggil / Aji Punta Wekasing Tunggal, which she uses to summon Batara Surya. This is how she gets pregnant with Karna. Druwasa helps her give birth to Karna, though her ear. Druwasa lived to an old age, and only achieved a perfect death or moksa after [Kakrasana], the grandson of [Basukunti] became king of Mandura with the title of Prabu Baladewa.

Notes on the Indian retellings: Sage Durvasa is a renowned sage who is also known for his short temper. He is said to have been impressed by Kunti's hospitality when he came to Kuntibhoja's palace. He taught her a mantra that would enable her to give her son the qualities of the deity she evoked with it.

Found in the follwing stories (lakon)

1. Kunthi_Pilih_(Lahiripun_Adipati_Karna)

More information

Amulets and hierlooms: Aji Punta Wekasing Tunggal

Sources

Characters in the same scene (adegan) as Druwasa