🌟 The Legend of Joko Tole: The Kind-Hearted Young Hero of Madura

On the warm island of Madura, where the sea breeze carries old stories, lived a young boy named Joko Tole. He was raised by a humble blacksmith, Empu Kelleng, who taught him about courage, hard work, and the beauty of a sincere heart.

Every morning, the sound of metal echoed softly through their small workshop.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Joko Tole helped his adoptive father hammer glowing iron.

Empu Kelleng: “Joko, look at this iron. If you’re patient and persistent, even the hardest metal can be shaped.”
Joko Tole: “Just like a person’s heart, right, Father? With patience, anything can change.”
Empu Kelleng smiled proudly. “Exactly, my child.”

🛕 Journey to Majapahit

One day, Empu Kelleng was called to the Majapahit Kingdom to repair its grand palace gate. Worried for his father, Joko Tole stepped forward.

Joko Tole: “Father, please let me come with you. I can’t stay here while you work alone in the palace.”
Empu Kelleng: “The journey will be difficult, Joko…”
Joko Tole: “As long as we go together, I’m not afraid.”

Along the way, they met a gentle hermit named Adirasa, sitting peacefully beneath a large banyan tree.

Adirasa: “Your strength does not lie in your hands, Joko… but in your sincerity. Never forget that.”


Under the sacred banyan tree, Joko Tole listens quietly as Sage Adirasa shares his gentle, glowing wisdom.

⚔️ The Broken Gate of Majapahit

When they arrived, the palace gate was badly damaged. No blacksmith had managed to repair it.

Soldier: “Young man, are you sure you can handle this?”
Joko Tole: “What matters is that I try. The result… I leave in God’s hands.”

With calm focus and the wisdom he had just learned, Joko Tole repaired the massive gate. Everyone watched in awe.

The King: “Joko Tole, you are not only strong, but noble-hearted. You deserve honor.”

💐 Dewi Ratnadi and the Healing Spring

As a token of gratitude, the King offered Joko Tole a place of honor and arranged his marriage to the princess, Dewi Ratnadi, who was unable to see.

Dewi Ratnadi: “Are you… not troubled by my condition?”
Joko Tole: “What I see is your kindness. That is more beautiful than anything.”

During their journey back to Madura, Dewi Ratnadi asked to rest.

Dewi Ratnadi: “Joko… I’d like to wash my face, but… there is no water here.”
Joko Tole: “Let me try to help.”

He planted his staff into the ground—
and suddenly, a clear spring burst forth, shimmering like crystal.

When the water touched Dewi Ratnadi’s face, a miracle happened.

Dewi Ratnadi: “Joko… I can see! I can see your face!”
Joko Tole: “Thanks be to God… this is His gift to you.”

The spring became known as Socah, from the word soca, meaning “eyes.”