Performances of Javanese classical dance style of Yogyakarta: The Great God Mahavira Bhisma Bharata

Performances which is a blend of classical dance drama with elements of creation and the stage sound, tells of the journey of a character Mahabharata, Bhisma ie. One time, Bhishma join the competition in the kingdom of Kasi and won the match with the gift all three girls of Amba, Ambika and Ambalika. Because he had sworn not to marry, three girls were left to his half sister, Wicitawirya Amba actually already set a man who will marry. But he was defeated in a contest by Bhisma. Amba asked for accountability to Bhishma to marry her. But Bhishma had vowed steadfastly refused to get married despite having won the contest. Told, when kept pressed to marry Amba, Bhishma’s arrows was accidentally injured and killed Amba. Shortly before he died Amba say if one day Bhisma be killed by her beads. Bhisma finally died in Kurusetra war. His died by hundreds of arrows flying from Srikandhi and Arjuna. His death is the destiny of the oath and promise of the Resi. Oath of allegiance to defend the land Hastinapura and not to marry any woman. Moral message to convey is constancy Bhishma holds Tri Dharma. That is dharma to the oath, dharma to the State and a promise to yourself.