Sacred /ˈseɪ.krɪd/
holy, spiritually important
Bukit Siguntang was believed to be a sacred hill.
Descended /dɪˈsɛn.dɪd/
came down from above
The villagers believed the infant had descended from the heavens.
Radiant /ˈreɪ.di.ənt/
shining brightly
A radiant light appeared at the top of the hill.
Investigate /ɪnˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/
look closely, examine
The villagers climbed the hill to investigate the light.
Cradle /ˈkreɪ.dəl/
small bed for a baby
They found a golden cradle with a newborn inside.
Embroidered /ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dəd/
decorated with stitched patterns
The cloth was embroidered with symbols of royalty.
Fertile /ˈfɜː.taɪl/
able to produce crops easily
The land became more fertile after his arrival.
Flourished /ˈflʌr.ɪʃt/
grew strongly or successfully
Plants flourished around Bukit Siguntang.
Dispute /dɪˈspjuːt/
disagreement or argument
He helped solve disputes among the villagers.
Harmony /ˈhɑː.mə.ni/
peace, balance
His presence brought harmony to the valley.
Destiny /ˈdɛs.tɪ.ni/
the fate one is meant to fulfill
He believed it was his destiny to lead many lands.
Alliances /əˈlaɪ.ən.sɪz/
agreements or partnerships
He built alliances with neighboring kingdoms.
Ancestor /ˈæn.ses.tər/
a person from whom one descends
He became the ancestor of many Malay rulers.
Noble /ˈnəʊ.bəl/
honorable, morally good
People admired him for his noble character.
Divine /dɪˈvaɪn/
related to the gods or heaven
His arrival was seen as a divine sign.
Prosperity /prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti/
success, wealth, well-being
His leadership brought prosperity to the people.
Vision /ˈvɪʒ.ən/
a symbolic dream or message
He shared the vision that he was destined to lead.
Influence /ˈɪn.flu.əns/
the power to affect others
His influence spread across many lands.
Origins /ˈɒr.ɪ.dʒɪnz/
beginnings, roots
The hill became a symbol of noble origins.
Revered /rɪˈvɪərd/
deeply respected
Sang Sapurba was revered by all who met him.
