“There is nothing happier than providing supplies to Soedirman Soedirman Muda” — Grandson of Commander Soedirman Last year at the Pacitan guerrilla headquarters.
TheIKNPost.com –– One warm afternoon, at The Telkom Tower 2 Floor 3, Ganang Priyambodo Soedirman who is the grandson of the Hero General Soedirman sat with SS Budi Raharjo (Chairman) and Asri Hadi (Treasurer) of the Indonesian Digital Media Association (AMDI).
“There is nothing happier than providing supplies to Soedirman Muda,” said Ganang, explaining the meaning behind the photo, last year at the Pacitan guerrilla headquarters.
When provoked, what does it mean that Grand Commander Soedirman’s extended family supports the young leader? Because in fact Gibran, Jokowi’s son, is now being compared to the “Prabowo-Gibran” success team as the figure of Sutan Syahrir. Prabowo Subianto even likened Gibran to General Sudirman.
“TNI Commander General Soedirman, 29 years old, leads the war, a 29 year old young man is capable. Not young or old. “But the soul, whether the soul is a sincere soul, willing to serve or not,” said Prabowo.
Ganang Priyambodo Soedirman, who is the General Chair of the Panglima Soedirman Foundation, did not attribute the support of Panglima Soedirman’s extended family to the 2024 presidential election. He preferred to highlight the role of the Panglima Soedirman Foundation and the values inherited by his grandfather.
“The election of a leader is not just about power, but about dedication, integrity and love for the homeland,” said Ganang, also sharing stories about General Soedirman’s gentleness and how he always put the people at the heart of every decision.
“Leadership is not only based on physical strength, but also the strength of the heart,” said Ganang, who said that a true leader is one who is able to embrace differences, listen to the voice of the people, and carry out his duties with full responsibility.
“That is what we believe is a valuable legacy from our grandfather,” said Ganang, his eyes excited.
However, when asked about the talisman which was key in the presidential election, Ganang just smiled mysteriously.
Ganang doesn’t want to lift the veil of secrets too far, leaving a mystery that makes people curious. Whether the talisman is merely symbolic or has a deeper meaning is a question hanging in the air.
Ganang even invited SS Budi Raharjo alias Budi Jojo and Asri Hadi to jointly help with the Panglima Soedirman Foundation program.
“Together, let’s work together to build this nation,” exclaimed Ganang, implying that the choice of leader was not only the prerogative of the Sudirman extended family, but also a shared responsibility to protect and advance Indonesia.
As Hero’s grandson, Ganang smiled when asked further. He admitted that he didn’t want to get caught up in practical politics but rather get into the essence.
Talisman here does not mean occult or mystical, but rather the essence of life. Through the stories of his ancestors, Ganang revealed that General Soedirman had three key ‘talismans’: living his religion correctly, not tyrannizing anyone, and doing everything sincerely and sincerely.
“The choice for the family of Hero General Sudirman will fall on the best among the contestants,” said Ganang, revealing a little secret, that the one who will become President in 2024 is the one holding the talisman.
A message of wisdom and sincerity that lives on in the legacy of the hero, General Soedirman.
As the grandson of Hero, Ganang even smiled when asked further. He admitted that he didn’t want to get caught up in practical politics but rather get into the essence. Talisman here also does not mean occult or related to the mystical, but more the essence of life.
That General Sudirman, who was born on January 24 1916, was a high-ranking Indonesian officer during the Indonesian National Revolution. As the first commander-in-chief of the Indonesian National Army, he is a respected figure in Indonesia.
Behind his heroic stories during Military Aggression I and Military Aggression II, Soedirman kept many stories that were only told to his grandchildren. One of them was Ganang Priyambodo Sudirman. Apart from his tough and fierce attitude when fighting the Dutch, Sudirman had a gentleness and humility that he showed to the Indonesian people.
Sudirman succeeded in conquering the invaders with poor physical condition. Even during the guerrilla war, Sudirman continued to be carried on a stretcher throughout the journey.
Seeing this, many people suspected that Sudirman had certain ‘ajis’. Ganang said that his grandfather apparently had three ‘amulets’ that made him survive until the end.
“He said that during his travels there were three amulets that he always held,” said Ganang.
The first talisman, as a religious person, is to live your religion correctly. The second talisman is not to harm anyone. “Meanwhile, the third and final talisman is to do everything sincerely and sincerely,” explained Ganang, with a serious expression.
- Grandson of the Hero General Soedirman during a discussion at Sambas Synergi
