Babiat

"RANGKUTI" AND "PARINDURI" 

CLANS ORIGIN 

According to folklore living in Mandailing, that the ancestors of these two generation (Rangkuti and Parinduri) is Datu Janggut Marpayung Aji who also was the Raja in Huta Lobu Mandala Sena (now Aek Marian). Datu Jannggut Marpayung Aji with his daughter living in Huta Lobu. The Datu (Raja) is like riding a white elephant if it is traveling and escorted the babiat (tiger).

In ancient times Datu Janggut Marpayung Aji is a wise and prudent. He has  mandraguna ('supernatural powers') unmatched throughout Mandailing. Wise and prudent king was staying in the Hutalobu village (now is Aekmarian village, at the edge of the valley districts Siantona-Sorik Marapi-Mandailing Natal regency). Datu Janggut Marpayung Aji  has a tiger that serve as mount wherever he went. But even if he is powerful but he is not arrogant, which is why it is said that the story held as Datu Janggut Marpayung Aji. This powerful king had a daughter who was very beautiful girl named Bujing Janggeas. When the princess was eating betel leaf will be seen flowing reddish color in her throat. Beauty Bujing Janggeas was already famous everywhere, so many children come to the king who comes home Bujing Janggeas, intends to woo the princess, however Bujing Janggeas always reject the application.

On a day when Datu Tolpang to apply for the Princess, then came Bujing Janggeas to welcome Datu Tolpang. Datu Jangggut wonder Datu Tolpang why not as usual and then he asked: "My sister Bujing Janggeas where bones are, why he did not greet me as usual?".

Then the princess replied: "Oh My dad was going to Rao to see the buffalo-buffalo bathing", said Bujing Janggeas.

Datu Tolpang say to myself: "Wow, this is a very good chance to steal the books were bones belonging to Datu Janggut heirlooms containing miracle of science, which should not be taught to others, in addition to descendants of Datu Janggut".

Then Bujing Janggeas go to the kitchen to cook a meal for the three of them with the Duma were arriving behind Princess. But Datu Tolpang silently into the chamber (room) places heirlooms belonging to Datu beard. Elsewhere, feeling uneasy Datu beard and he suddenly returned to Huta Lobu, while Datu Capping Tolpang continue to enter into, after the Datu beard up. Of course, he was very angry and said: "O go home Datu Tolpang ... there will be something going on that is not good that happened to your family (death)".

After hearing the news of truth (bad), and then Datu Janggut also went to the funeral Roburan Dolok to visit DatuTolpang, and Datu Janggut said: "O my friends Be patient".

Hear the words of Datu Janggut, and Datu Tolpang feel offended. One day was lost Bujing Janggeas brought the bunian or jin to Tor Dolok Sigantang. Because it can not stand the behavior of Datu Tolpang, consequently Datu Janggut angry with Datu Tolpang. On that day Datu Tolpang throwing mortar and deflected by Datu Janggut with indalu. Thus causing a lake in Mandailing Julu, Datu Tolpang and Datu Janggut condemned by saying: "Whoever Boru Lubis original descendants of Datu Tolpang, not late than Huta Lobu (Aekmarian). If violated frequent divorce ".

There was a young man surnamed Rangkuti told, that when he became acquainted with others and mention 'name' tribe Rangkuti, often people who just knew it was claimed new genera Rangkuti knew it was one of the clans of the tribe Mandailing. Just as Nasution, Lubis, Daulae, Pulungan clans, and so forth. It could be caused by population Rangkuti clan who tend to be few and only a few people who stand on the surface, so it is not too well known Rangkuti clan like Mandailing other clans. However, greatness is revealed through the history of the Rangkuti clan century before the Dutch colonists came to Indonesia.

According to the story Mandailing people, that Rangkuti surname was derived from the word "orang yang ditakuti" (man who feared), which when spoken quickly it will sound becomes "Rangkuti". Regarding the origin of the name 'Rangkuti' as it is found in the book by H. Arif Kamal Pulungan entitled "Data dan Silsilah Marga Rangkuti". It is the origin story challenge surname Rangkuti it begs the question: (1) since when the word "Rangkuti" it began to be called; (2) whether it was once the people who know it already Rangkuti clan Indonesian language?; (3) Given the word 'Rangkuti' it must have been suggested by people who certainly speak Mandailing, not Indonesian; and so (presumably this needs further investigation).

As per written in the book, the origin of the word it is because once Rangkuti, Sutan Parapat, as a king, ancestor Rangkuti clan, has the ability to tame the tiger (tiger Mandailing language is "babiat"). Not only tame, but also drive it everywhere he goes. Historically, only certain people who dubbed Rangkuti that can treat a tiger, such that it becomes like a tame pet. The tiger also behave like servants who serve on the master. Caused his power to conquer the tiger, then people assume Sutan Parapat and other ancestors who could ride the tiger as people feared. Because of the dreaded king, the people and future generations feared everyone else anyway.

Some argue that in the beginning clans evolved in Mandailing stems from the form of the kingdom. As Rangkuti, the royal clan located in Runding, across the Mandailing largest river named Batang Gadis. Runding kingdom is dealing with the royal Pulungan clan in Huta Bargot. Runding kingdom is one of the oldest Rangkuti kingdoms in Mandailing. When judging her, this kingdom was formed at approximately the middle of the eleventh century. Empire inhabited Rangkuti clan is quite broad, covering villages (Huta- Huta) in Mandailing Godang, Batang Natal and Mandailing Julu. One Huta in Mandailing Lobu or Godang is now called Aek Marian. Here lies the tomb of one of the clan ancestors Rangkuti namely, Datu Janggut Marpayung Aji, which is the fourth generation of descendants Sutan Pane, which is related to the Sutan Parapat.

Aekmarian layout is not too far from Panyabungan. Only about 30 minutes just to drive transport (bus) public. The road was smooth, as is heading West Sumatra. After arriving in Aekmarian and over a bridge that was there, we will see a marker in the direction of the tomb on the right, pointing to a similar small alley way. The marker reads "Datu (Raja) Marpayung Janggut Aji" on it and the word "Rangkuti" with letters lined up vertically beneath. Past the houses in the alley, we then turn left and walk uphill to the top, go into the forest area. The road is in the form of steps-steps that have overgrown shrubs. On either side is a heterogeneous forest. Quite tiring for unusual exercise.

After nearly 15 minutes to walk to the top, then we come on level ground, no longer staircase steps. Look to the right, there lies the tomb. A tomb that is quite extensive. It is estimated that the human body in them higher and larger size than the size of the average human body now. It was about 3 × 3 square meters. It's just a simple tomb surrounded by rocks of similar composition rocks, with a large stone at one end that serves as a headstone. Script on the ancient tombstones no longer clear because it has been covered a fungus. On it in the form of land overgrown with weeds. Cleared only when there is a pilgrimage to the tomb.

As the old cemetery, there supposedly mystical air in this tomb. From the first, a lot of people are curious about the contents of the tomb. As per the trust that was handed down from generation to generation, it is believed that there are treasures in the tomb were also buried with the remains of Datu Marpayung Janggut Aji. This is often a treasure hunt people. Usually this tomb treasure hunters in action at night. But often, the hunter is not up on his intentions as something that is difficult to explain. According to the story the elders in the village, one time there were people who barely made it, but when he got closer to the treasure, there came strange noises that make the person cancels his intentions and fled. After that, no one else dared to tinker with the tomb though no one is keeping.

Probably because no one guarding the tomb eventually seem neglected. Just look at the way that has been covered with shrubs. The road should be a staircase that the main access to the tomb is not seen again and in some undakannya be quite slippery because the ground has been covered with shrubs. The tomb is supposed to make it look more beautiful restored and maintained because it is one of important historical sites in the area, looking grim and almost just looks like a regular ground when not lined. Nampang little in between shrubs.

Not only is the tomb of Raja Datu Marpayung Janggut Aji. Some of the important historical sites in the period before the advent of Islam to the region, almost ignored. Even some stone inscriptions or statues of Hindu belief at the time, many were not known to exist. May actually still a lot of untapped, both physically and historically.

Presumably the issue of preservation of historic sites is not received significant attention from the local community and local government. One thing that is "normal" in the area Mandailing. Not surprisingly, local development is slow. Yet when optimized, history and culture is very potential to be developed and can be a positive influence on society that most sectors of the economy are still living below the poverty line. When the public and local authorities no longer care about the history and cultural heritage that is priceless, it seems this will be important for the "PR" next generation of Rangkuti.(EN)

Gandoang. June 30, 2014.

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