King Komban – Pt. 1: Komban in his Cave. A great Wild Boar in The Legend of Ponnivala Story
The wild boar is an ancient deity, known from Indian rock art
carvings that are more than 2000 years old!
Komban spends a lot of time in his cave. But he is always
watchful. Like a yogi, he seems to be storing up his powers! And
while he “meditates” he does not like to be disturbed!
Komban demands to know who Shambuga is. He also asks, “What
is that hanging on your shoulder?”
Shambuga replies that he is a First Minister from the land of
Ponnivala and that he carries a horn and knows how to play it.
Shambuga shows Komban his instrument and asks Komban if he
would like to hear it.
This is a trick. Shambuga starts to play a lullaby that puts
Komban to sleep.
Now that Komban is truly asleep and not just meditating,
Shambuga decides to creep into his cave.
Shambuga walks around behind the great beast. He has a plan.
Next Shambuga climbs on Komban’s leg and starts to pull out
a handful of his stiff, thick hair.
Shambuga has to pull so hard that when the hair does come
out, he falls backwards. Thankfully, Komban does not wake up!
Now Shambuga sneaks back out of the cave, taking that handful
of boar hair with him.
Shambuga starts to run through the forest with his trophy.
He is headed back to a forest hunting camp where his masters are
waiting.
But now Komban wakes up! He shouts after Shambuga: “Hey
you thief! You have stolen some of my back hairs!”
Komban decides to follow Shambuga. He is running as fast as
he can. But Shambuga is clever and he gets away... this time!
Komban’s name means “The Tusker.” He symbolizes
something very wild, mostly unknown, and of course dangerous!
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