ERUPSI GUNUNG SEMERU DAN MERAPI : KISAH JURU KUNCI MBAH DIPO & MBAH MARIDJAN SEBELUM MENINGGAL

In the next video I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to. I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry.

If you see that video, the man is crying. And he said, Semeru is angry because of human's who destroy the nature. In Semeru, you might have heard

the story about Dipo. Dipo is one of the people who live there, or also known as the key. He said, If Semeru really explodes, the people should not run to the Saur mountain,

but run to the river. Why to the river? This must be a question for some people. Because the river is the cold spring, or the death zone.

For some people, Mahammeru is believed to be a holy place, a place for the gods. The following footage is from our website. For more information, please visit our website. So guys, not long ago, news of mountain eruptions again shook Java. Mount Semeru erupted again in Rabu, on the evening of November 19, 2025.

We just heard the news of the eruption of Mount Semeru on November 19, 2025. Eh, in the middle, Mount Merapi also released hot clouds. Mount Merapi in the border of Central Java and Yogyakarta again released a hot cloud of snow.

This is the forest.

So the people were urged to stay away from dangerous areas and also asked to remain vigilant. Of course, we all hope that the terrible events of Mount Semeru in 2021 and Mount Merapi in 2010 will not happen again. We also pray for our friends there, hopefully they will be kept away from danger, strengthened their hearts, and always protected by the Almighty God.

Speaking of Mount Semeru, Mount Merapi, do you know that there are people who worship themselves to protect the mountain? The popular word is also called Juru Kunci. Maybe some of you have heard the story about Mbah Dipo in Mount Semeru and Mbah Marijan in Mount Merapi, who was a slave until he died in his duty.

They are not just mountain keepers, in the eyes of the community, they are the chosen ones as the link between humans and nature. If today nature is being exploited in a way that is completely destroyed, we are also the ones who are in trouble. For example, climate change and the temperature is getting more extreme.

That's why in this episode of Scary Tales, we will discuss the legendary key words in the mountains in Java. Especially Mount Semeru and Mount Merapi. Don't skip this video, watch it until the end so you can get the conclusion. Let's get started. Here's the story. The story of the eruption of Mount Semeru So guys, when Mount Semeru erupted on November 19, 2025, there was a viral video of Mr guys acting like you're in a secret meeting. And he sent a message.

You're crying, right?

I'm not crying because of you. But because of you, I'm crying. I'm even crying. I, it's even more dangerous.

I can't even get to the beach.

If you see in the video, the man is crying. And he said, something like this. Semeru is angry because of human's nature destruction. I don't want to discuss about the whole story, whether it's true or not,

but I want to imagine, the situation that happened on the field, must be full of confusion, chaos, and can also cause trauma, for people who experience that situation. So, I don't want to blame him in the video.

And if you look again in the video, when he cried, he said, actually, humans are pitiful too. But humans can't be remembered. Humans are a parasite. I also said that myth has a function.

One of them is to maintain the forest's sustainability. If the forest is open, the land is cultivated, everything is exploited, what's disturbed is the human's relationship with nature. If that's the case, who's the troublemaker? It's definitely humans. Then, there are interesting comments

that I found in that video that said that it was actually a message from the key of Mount Semeru. Who's the key? This is what I want to discuss in this video. Mount Semeru is a volcanic mountain

that is still active until now. It is also the highest mountain in Java. Just imagine, guys. The height of this mountain is more than 3,600 mdpr. Wow, that's really high. And this mountain is often referred to as Mahameru.

In Sanskrit, it means Meru Agu, or the center of the world. The eruption of Mount Semeru was recorded since 1818. We still can't forget the eruption that happened in December 2021 which killed thousands of people in the Semeru and made them have to migrate to a safer place.

Although it is an active mountain, Semeru is still a favorite tourist destination for hikers and visitors. Its charm and beauty can hypnotize anyone who visits Mount Semeru. On Mount Semeru, you may have heard

the story of Bah Dipo. Bah Dipo is one of the sepu that are there, or usually called as Juru Kunci. Bah Dipo lives in the village of Kamar A, a very vulnerable area

if the sun really explodes and releases heat. One of the sources said that in his youth, Bah Dipo spent time to lie on the top of Mahameru.

Can you imagine how cold it was? It was even said that his hair was as long as a table. As long as it didn't go down. His connection with Semeru was very strong.

Before he passed away in 2007, there was a message that was considered mysterious by some people, delivered by Bah Dipo. He said, If the Semeru really explodes, the people should not run to the Saur Mountain,

but run to the river. Why to the river? This must be a question for some parties. Because the river is the cold spring, aka a death zone. While Mount Saur is a high place, why did Dipo say that it will be the other way around?

Well, it turns out there are two theories that may explain this message. The first, when the eruption, the condition is dark. So the river can be a guidepost so that it is not lost.

The second, why is it forbidden to go to Mount Saur? the condition is dark. So the river can be a guidepost so that it is not lost.

Second, why is it forbidden to go to Mount Saur? When the mountain erupts, the open high place is of course a soft target. If there is a big eruption or there is a landslide, the open hill can be swept away.

That message is also followed by the sentence return everything to the one above. What does it mean? All possibilities can still happen if it is the will of God Almighty. So, all possibilities can still happen, guys.

And the message from Mbah Dipo has been around for quite a long time, in 2007, before he passed away. Of course, the natural condition has changed a lot

compared to that year. In my opinion, we should be careful and be vigilant. Follow the team that is responsible in Gunung Semeru.

If we talk about Gunung Semeru, we will definitely remember one of the lyrics of the song Dewa 19, which is called Mahameru. In the lyrics of the song, there are words

Mahameru is a legend left, the peak of the eternal gods. For some, Mahameru is believed to be a holy place, a place of the gods. Mount Semeru also has its own legend,

called the Tantupa Gelaran Book, that the island of Java was once flooded by the sea. The gods Brahma and Vishnu then moved Mount moved the Meru mountain from India to Java to be the balance or the earth's pillar of the island. It is said that this mountain was brought by the Vishnu deity in the form of a giant turtle and the Brahma deity in the form of a giant dragon snake.

Initially, the deities wanted to place it in the west, but made this island tilted. Finally, the Meru mountain was divided in the west, but made this island tilted. Finally, Mount Meru was divided into two. The small part of the mountain was cut and placed in the west of the sea, forming Mount Pawitra or Mount Penanggungan. Meanwhile, the main part became Mount Semeru. That is, it is one of the versions of the legend or origin of Mount Semeru where many places also have a legend and origin of their own.

Before we continue to discuss Bah Marijan, maybe there are many prayers from people

who hope for Mount Semeru, agar lekas Tugu Lang Jawa. It's a very relaxing place. The atmosphere is cold, quiet, there are monkeys.

Especially now, near Tugu Lang Jawa, there are many people enjoying the nature. It's a very relaxing place. I'm sure you'll like it. Langjawa. It's like Merapi is a place to be. The atmosphere is cold, quiet, there are monkeys.

Especially now, near Langjawa, you can ride an electric scooter. Merapi Mountain is also a source of life from nature.

I said earlier, that humans have to maintain harmony their nature. So that there won't be any exploitation. And if we talk about Mount Merapi, it's not right if we don't talk about Mbah Marijan.

Mbah Marijan has been the key figure since 1982, replacing his father who passed away.

I'm here to say that the government should be careful

so that people know that

I'm here to say that I'm not afraid of destroying the Jogja region. I don't need this. I'm a man. I'm a man who lives in the market. I'm not afraid of destroying Jogja.

I'm not afraid of destroying the market. That thrown away, the people of Jogja and Jogja are not going to need sand anymore.

That's one of the videos of Rejan that went viral, which is more or less saying that don't damage Merapi, don't damage the environment, don't damage the nature.

Sand miners, don't use machines. Later, if you damage Merapi, there could be hot clouds and Merapi will be angry. There is another story that was experienced by Mba Marijan in 1973 before becoming a key expert. At that time, when he went up to Mount Merapi, while he was sleeping, he felt like he was being welcomed by a beautiful woman.

This beautiful woman was called Nyai Gadung Melati. And at that moment, he was given a ding-a-ling. Bah Marijan was in a cave, where the cave was like a spacious room, with neat chairs. There were two doors with green doors that. The door entered the palace neatly.

Bah Marijan was not allowed to sit on the chair, but to sit under it with a shower and pillow. In that place, it was raining continuously until 1 o'clock in the evening. The rain was getting heavier. There he saw a guard from the South Sea

guarding the fort. And there was a big road leading to the South Sea. It seemed like there were soldiers lining up and many people were waiting. Ayem, the lifeguard at the time, once gave a message.

If you go up, don't hold on to the big tree. But with a small tree, you can go up, don't hold on to a big tree. But, even a small tree can take you up. Maybe you've heard of the story of Kraton Takasatmata in Mount Merapi. Let's continue. Let's talk about Bah Marijan.

Bah Marijan got the title Mas Penew Suroksohargo. Which means, he guarded the mountain after he was elevated to be the Dalem, the 9th Sultan Hamengku Buwono. From birth to death, he only lived in one place, namely in the slope of Mount Merapi. Many tasks were done by Mbak Marijan, one of them is the pilgrimage to the top of Mount Merapi.

Understanding Mount Merapi is quite important, guys, because there is a straight imaginary line that connects Merapi, Kraton, and the South Beach. In 2006, this goddess was viral because she refused the evacuation order. The order of the Sultan was also rejected.

One day after the eruption, this goddess went up to the top of Merapi. It took her quite a while to go down. Until the next day. People were very aware and scared. Why didn't Mrs. Marijan go down?

She was told to go down, but instead went up. Until finally it was found out why Mrs. Marijan refused the evacuation order and also refused the evacuation order and the internal terror order. It turned out that Mrs. Marijan received a message that if she tidied up, it was just a normal coffin. After that incident, Mrs. Marijan became more and more viral as a star of the ads that were a mess, guys. But with his popularity,

Mbak Marijan didn't leave out... his simplicity, which has become his characteristic. Until the peak in 2010... when there was a big eruption in Merapi. A tornado? Where?

Where is the tornado? Here. It's not here yet. It's dangerous, sir. It's so hot. The goods are here. This is dangerous. There are many people. How many people are there?

At that time, the siren sounded. Everyone ran and got off. But, Mrs. Marijan chose to stay. Not because she was arrogant... or a fire-proof power. But, there was a guarantee to protect the mountain.

For the people of the past, that duty is a respect that must be carried until death. Bah Marijan also told his son and others to immediately descend at that time. Meanwhile, Bah will still live. Finally, the hot clouds,

the thunder, swept away the village of Kin away the place where he lived. Bahmari Jan was found dead in a prostrate position in his room. Bahmari Jan did not run. Bahmari Jan did not hide.

Bahmari Jan chose to face his fate in the place he considered the most sacred. Bah Marijan faced the Creator in his middle task. This is the definition of the highest level of loyalty. After Bah Marijan's departure, Sultan Hamengku Buwono X

raised his son Asih as the key juror of Mount Merapi in 2011. This is a truly legendary story, where Mount Merapi also has a legendary story. The legendary story of Mount Merapi also comes from the founder of the Islamic Kingdom of Mantoram,

which is the Senopati. In the Tanajawi era, before becoming a king, the Senopati's mining was very difficult. So, he set up his mines in Par becoming a king, the Senopati was a heavy ship. So, he sailed in the southern coast of Parangkusumo, until the sea became rough and bumpy. Because the sea was rough,

finally, Queen Kidul's ship appeared. And there, they were amazed at each other. Until finally, there was an agreement that Queen Kidul's ship would help the descendants of Mataram with his troops. The Senopati also got the government knowledge from King Kidul. Here is his role as advisor, Ki Juru Martani,

who also suggested to lobby the northern rulers in Mount Merapi. After the meeting, the battle between the Islamic Mataram Kingdom and the Pajang Kingdom broke out. In the battle of Banan, the Pajang Kingdom prepared 10,000 troops to fight the Islamic Mataram. While the Islamic Mataram did not have that many troops.

Facing this, Ki Juru Martani had an idea. Then he ordered the Senopati's cavalry to go to Gualangse... and meet with King Kido. Meanwhile, he asked for help from the ruler of Mount Merapi. After the meeting, the fight finally happened. Both sides attacked each other, and the night came.

Both sides returned to their own unit. At nightfall, Mount Merapi mountain suddenly erupted. It is said that the eruption caused heavy rain, dust, earthquakes, floods, and other natural disasters. The Mataram tribe in the south of Prambanan

immediately attacked the Chanam Kiai Bicak. The flood engulfed the Pajang camp, forcing them to flee in confusion. The Sultan of Pajang was also dragged into the chaos. That's how Pajang was defeated. And Mataram Islam won the battle.

That's it, guys. One of the legendary versions about Mount Merapi. When we go to Mount Merapi, what we miss the most is the atmosphere and the cool air.

Unlike in the city, the police are so strict. And of course, there is one word that we remember when we go to Mount Merapi. And maybe we can't forget it.

If Merapi never breaks its promise. So JURUKUNCI

That's it, guys. The legendary story of Jurukunci... in the mountains of Java Island. More precisely, in Mount Semeru and Mount Merapi. From the story, if you notice, even though the message from Jurukunci is different,

but there is one message that is more or less the same. The point is, we as humans must respect and also maintain a good relationship with nature. The Semeru eruption and also Merapi yesterday as a reminder that if nature in the arrow is angry, later the humans will be in trouble too. For example, climate change, extreme heat, the hotter it gets, if the air gets hotter, do we still have to use air conditioning every day?

The point is, guys, mountains, forests, rivers, we don't need them, they're there for us. But it's us who need them. And if we don't start to take care of them from now on, don't get to take care of it from now on, don't blame it. The nature has its own way to show its anger.

If you want to add something, for example, you know something from the two things I discussed, you can just comment below. And if you want to request what I discuss, you can also comment below. I hope what happened in Semeru and Mount Merapi

will be back soon. I'm Fajar Ditya, RJ5 Undur Diri. I'm Fajar Ditya, RJ5 Undur Diri.

Ciao! Thank you.