5 Popular traditional ceremonies of Java

Ruwatan

 Ruwatan

Ruwatan (ablutions) is a traditional ceremony in order to be free from all sorts of misfortunes of life, bad luck and that subsequently can live a prosperous and happy ruwatan survived the most famous is ruwatan Murwakala. In this ruwatan performed with shadow puppets Murwakala story, where people who are categorized sukerto purified / purified to be freed from the threat of Betara Kala, big giant cruel and frightening, who likes to prey on the sukerto

Tedak Siten

Tedak siten is a ceremony in the tradition of Javanese culture is done when a child first learning to walk and implemented at the age of about seven or eight months of the Land Down ceremony is one of the traditional ceremony of Javanese culture for children aged 8 months (pitung eight), in other areas Indonesia is also known for traditional ceremonies down the land with different terms. This ceremony realize gratitude because at this age the child will begin to recognize the surrounding nature and begin to learn to walk.

Javanese Traditional Wedding Ceremony

In Java, as well as elsewhere, in principle, mating occurs because of a decision of two people who fell in cinta.Itu is a matter of principle. Although there are marriages that occur because parents arranged marriage that occurred in elderly people ago.Whilst ancient times through the proverbial argued: Witing Tresno jalaran soko kulino, that is to say: Love grows as accustomed.

In Java, where life is still strong family, a marriage would bring together two great families. Therefore, in accordance prevailing custom, berkasihan two beings who will tell their families that they have found a suitable partner and ideal to be used as a husband / wife.

Bibit, bebet, and Bobot

Traditionally, consideration of acceptance of a suitor based on seeds, ancestor and weight.

Bibit: background means having a good family life.

Bebet: the prospective bride, especially men, are able to meet the needs of the family.

Bobot: both prospective bride is a qualified person, both mentally and educated enough.

Usually after the two sides of parents or family approve of marriage, then do the next steps, according to the custom is as follows:

Pinangan

Usually that apply are the prospective bride Man.When the parents of the groom sent one of his family members to woo. But now, for practical purposes the male parent can be directly proposed to the parents of the woman. When you have received, directly will be discussed further steps until the marriage ceremony.

Things that need to be discussed include:

Date and day of the marriage, is determined when the marriage, at what time, usually sought baik.Kalau day wedding day has been determined, other related ceremonies such as: peningsetan, spray, midodareni, Panggih, receptions etc., stay adjusted.

Not less important is the selection of a Pemaes, makeup bride tradisional.Dalam traditional wedding ceremony, the bride a cosmetic role very large, because he and his assistants will lead, at least not tell the whole ceremony, complete with offerings that Pemaes diperlukan.Seorang famous, qualified and expert in the field, usually also have a tight schedule, due to demand, prompted apply in many places, especially the last few weeks and months both according to the Javanese calendar calculations. Therefore, cosmetic bride must be booked in advance.

Keep in the selection of priority areas for the implementation of the marriage ceremony. For example, where a marriage ceremony, and the reception manten retrieval. What will be done at home, disebuah convention center or hotel room.

In traditional marriage Java implementation, the prospective bride is officially have gawe, the man membantu.Bagaimana marriage ceremony, whether simple, moderate or large party that invited many guests and complete with entertainment, in reality it would depend the available budget. At this time both parties are more open to talk about the budget. 

 But before the wedding ceremony, there are some preparations to be made which is also a tradition of Javanese society

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• Tingkeban or mitoni Ceremony

Tingkeban ceremony called mitoni also derived from the word meaning Pitu seven, so mitoni ceremony performed at seven months gestation, and in pregnancy pertama.Dalam tingkepan ceremony, the mother who was seven months pregnant setaman washed with water flowers, accompanied by prayers Special prayers

• Kebo-Kebonan Ceremony

This ritual is a manifestation of gratitude for the people who depend on farming. In addition to starting custody of distress kebo or buffalo was selected as a symbol that represents, because buffalo assessed the animals that always helps farmers manage rice paddies. From the observation detiksurabaya.com, 15 pairs of "buffalo man" on the show seemed to be the main attraction for residents.

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Geography and Geology of the island of Java

Geography

Neighboring Java to Sumatra to the west, in eastern Bali, Kalimantan in the north, and

Christmas Island in the south. Java is the 13th largest island in the world. Waters surrounding this island is the Java Sea in the north, the Sunda Strait in the west, the Indian Ocean in the south, as well as Bali and Madura Strait in the east.

Java has an area of about 139,000 km2. The longest river is the Bengawan Solo, which is along the 600 km. The river rises in central Java, precisely in the volcano Lawu. The flow of the river then flows to the north and east, towards its mouth in the Java Sea near the city of Surabaya.

Almost the entire Java never gained the impact of volcanic activity. There are thirty-eight mountains that stretches from east to west of the island, all of which at a certain time once the active volcano. The highest volcano in Java is Mount Semeru (3,676 m), while the most active volcano in Java and even in Indonesia is Mount Merapi (2,968 m) and kelud mountain (1,731 m). Mountains and plateaus within remote help inland region is divided into several areas that are relatively isolated and suitable for wetland rice fields. Rice paddy fields in Java is one of the most fertile in the world. Java is the first place of coffee cultivation in Indonesia, namely since 1699. Now, many arabica coffee is grown in the highlands of Ijen either by small farmers as well as by plantations large.

Highlands Parahyangan, seen from Bogor (c. 1865-1872).

The average temperature all year is between 22 ° C to 29 ° C, with an average humidity of 75%. North Beach area is usually hotter, with an average of 34 ° C during the day in the dry season. South Beach area is generally cooler than the north coast, and the inland plateau area cooler again. The rainy season begins in October and ends in April, where the rain typically falls in the afternoon, and in the months of rain in others usually only intermittent course. The highest rainfall generally occur in the months of January and February.

West Java rainfall is higher than East Java, and the mountainous areas receive higher rainfall. Rainfall in the Highlands Parahyangan in West Java reached more than 4,000 mm per year, while on the north coast of East Java is only 900 mm per year.

Geology 

The most complete descriptions of the geology Java disclosed in van Bemmelen (1949). As an island, Java is relatively young geologically. Formation begins from the Tertiary period. Previously, the crust that forms the island is below sea level. Activities orogenis intensive since the Oligocene and Miocene epoch raised seabed so that the Pliocene and Pleistocene epoch form of Java has begun to form. The remains of the sea floor is still visible, forming most of the features of karst areas in the south of the island.

Van Bemmelen divides the island of Java in the following seven physiographic units.

South Mountains, is a zone of limestone mixed with the rest of the time Miocene volcanic activity are experiencing some of the appointment to the Quaternary period.

Volcanic Zone of the Quaternary period, with volcanoes, often with peaks above 2000 m above sea level, stretches from west to east butts.

Central depression, forming a basin axis as the main axis of the island, with two major depression: depression depression Bandung and Solo

Central anticlinal zone, consisting of deposits when Miocene to Pleistocene, starting from the Mount Reef continue east through Bogor, Serayu valley, then Kendeng Mountains, all the way to the northern coast Besuki.

Depression Randublatung, a small depression in the northern elongated Kendeng Mountains, formed from marine and terrestrial sediments.

Antiklinorium Apex-Madura, the formation of limestone hills on the northern coast of East Java and forming almost all parts of the island of Madura

Northern coastal alluvial plains (the northern Gaza) are formed from the delta and silt, is the youngest land.

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origin of the name of Java

         

The origin of the name "Java" can be traced from the Sanskrit language chronicles mention the existence of the island named yavadvip (a) (dvipa means "island", and yava means "barley" or also "grain") Is this grain is millet (Setaria Italica) or rice)], both of which have been found on the island in the period prior to the entry of Indian influence. Perhaps, this island has many names before, including Jau probably derived from the word meaning "far". Yavadvipa called in the Indian epic, the Ramayana. Sugriva, commander Wanara (ape) of Sri Rama's army, sent emissaries to Yavadvip ("Java") to find Dewi Shinta.  Then, based on the literature of India, especially Tamil literature, called the Sanskrit name yāvaka dvipa (dvipa = island).

             Another suggestion is that the word "Java" is derived from the root word in Proto-Austronesian, which means "house

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The distinctive character of the tribe of Java

Java tribe identified with various attitudes polite, shy, hiding feelings aka do not like direct-direct, 

maintain ethics speak both content and language content words and objects that talk. In everyday nature of Andap Asor, against the older will be in priority, the Java language is the language of stratified, have various levels to suit objects talk.

Javanese generally they prefer to hide feelings. An offer to smooth the sake of ethics and manners a guarded attitude. For example, during a visit and were treated to a dish. The The distinctive character of of a Javanese ethnicity is waiting welcome to taste, even sometimes reluctant attitude is able to resist the will or desire of the heart.

The Javanese are very ethically. Both in attitude and speech. To speak, a younger man should use the Java language that seem more polite smooth.

In contrast to the language used for peer or under the age of. Likewise, the attitude, younger people should be really able to maintain good ethical attitude towards people who are older than himself, in the Java language Ngajeni

Characteristic nrimo ing pandum is one of life concept embraced by the Javanese. These patterns describe the attitude of surrender paced life with all decisions are determined by God. Javanese is believed that this life there are set and can not be challenged for granted.

Every thing that happens in this life is in accordance with the will of the regulator of life. We can not avoid, especially against all that. This is said to be the fate of life. And, the fate of life is the secret of God, we as living beings can not be evasive. Javanese people fully understand the conditions that they believe that God has set everything up.

The pattern of the life of Java is unique. If we try to discover the lifestyle of Java, then there are many positive values that we get. For the Javanese, the Lord has set quota of livelihood for all his creatures, including humans. Every day we see a lot of people are out of the house, as well, a lot of birds out of the nest to make a living. Them out of the house in the morning and evening home with better conditions

Urip Ora Ngoyo

The concept of life nrimo ing pandum (ora ngoyo) further suggests that the Javanese life is not too ambitious. Go with it all to be in the lead. Not to be too ambitious to do something that obviously can not be done. Javanese people do not recommend it.

Life is already flowing in accordance with the corridor. We may accelerate the flow rate, but the rate is not too drastic. The changes are only an improvised us on a better life than before. Javanese people say the term should not ngoyo. Let life take you in accordance with the flow. Do not bring life to your energy!

To the Javanese life and the life was the same as the vehicle. He will bring us to the absolute goal. Javanese people position themselves as passengers. Vehicle or the life that leads them to a better life. They do not bring the vehicle, but was taken by the vehicle.

As the water in the river channel, if they are normal flow, then the conditions are safe and comfortable. But when the flow is forced to large, then the flow of the river is not safe anymore for life. Javanese people understand it that implements the concept of life do not ngoyo. Ngoyo means to force yourself to do something.

If we force ourselves to do something, then it is likely we will experience something less good, for example, we will be sick. The pain occurs because there is coercion of the true power we have.

Another characteristic that can not be left out is the nature of Mutual cooperation or help other people in their environment let alone more subtle nature that when we come to the remote corners of Java tribal area where the attitude of mutual cooperation will always be seen in every facet of life whether it is the atmosphere like and sorrow.

Java is the life pattern has been arranged since the ancestors. Variety of noble values ​​of life are precious heritage noble ancestors. And, we all know it can be a form of reality. How does the existence of the java awake so strong that even today these patterns remain applicable in life.

The pattern of life can we ketemukan cooperation on mutual aid work which are widely applied in the Java community. The Javanese are very uphold a saying: same lightweight portable, bear the same weight. This is the basic concept of living together full awareness and responsibility.

We must admit that the life of Java is so specific. Of the many tribes in Indonesia, even in the world, the Javanese have a different lifestyle. The habit of living in groups led to a sense of themselves so close to each other, thus helping each other is a necessity.

They always give help to others who need help. Even with all the ways they helped someone out of trouble, especially if you or have become friends.

Ngajeni In Older People

And, we can not ignore is the attitude of Javanese life that upholds the positive values of life. In interpersonal interaction in the community, they always keep each other every word and deed not to hurt other people.

They are so appreciative of friendship so that the existence of others is highly valued as something very important. They do not want anyone else or himself suffered heartache or terseinggung by word and deed is done because for the Javanese, ajining diri ono ing lathi, ajining rogo soko Busono meaning, self esteem of his tongue (what he said), the price of clothing body

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Ki Hajar Dewantara Leadership Doctrine

Ing Ngarso Sung Tulodo, 

Means ngarso are the front / advance, Sun comes from the word meaning Ingsun/ me, Tulodo meaningful role model. So the meaning Ing Ngarso Sung Tulodo is becoming a leader must be able to provide role models for peoples around him. So that must be adhered to by a person is said paragon.

Ing Madyo Mbangun Karso, 

Ing Madyo means in the middle, meaning Mbangun or generates an evocative and Karso interpreted as a form of willingness or intention. So the meaning of the word it is the middle of busy person must also be able to awaken or arouse the spirit. Therefore a person also must be able to provide innovations in their environment by creating an atmosphere that is more kodusif for safety and comfort.

Tut Wuri Handayani,

Tut Wuri means follow from behind and handayani means provide moral support or encouragement. So that means Tut Wuri Handayani is a person must give a moral and morale boost from behind. The morale boost is needed by the people - the people around us motivation and spirit.

So implicitly Ing Ngarso Sung Tulodo, Ing Madyo Mbangun Karso, Tut Wuri Handayani mean someone good figure is in addition to set an example or role model, but also to be able to inspire the spirit and provide moral support from the back so that people - the people around him can feel the situation that good and friendly. So that we can be a useful man in the community.

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Java Style Meditation

MEANING SEMEDI

Meditate or semedi is rid the body of life so that one can feel rahsaning Gesang or life spirit. By means of treating referred sense sirnaning LAN board wrote . Ie jumeneng a sense that really real, and certainly without the accused weruh (see itself without a reference), or see "something" without involving wadag body (mind-sense / ratio / mind / imagination / eye-wadag).Success by way of muting jasadiah flaming passions, and to treat limb movements.

Life has consciousness lower body, while the soul of life have a higher consciousness. Jasadiah consciousness susceptible to the influence of nature lusts, where his mind distracted by the ratio of the imagination. In the life of soul consciousness that is higher than body consciousness. Can be described sukmanya out of the body wadag or body. In this condition no longer jasadiah consciousness can dominate and manipulate the inner consciousness. True consciousness is in the inner life of the soul will cleanse the pollution and imagination ratios and negative urges. This understanding is a picture of Sri Krishna in Dwarawati lampahan or the soul Meraga Arjuna.For we see all, bring this story simply made ​​as a symbol or metaphor that facilitates understanding of the substance of semedi. Now these purposes do not semedi others to know nature kajaten or kwahana authenticity, real earnest, and got off our regular or common sense.

SEMEDI & INNER AWARENESS 

Semedi disability can occur in failure and success. Failure usually occurs in early meditation training, but eventually we will find a rhythm or "frequency" that felt so "magical". For those who have already successfully doing meditation are two different possibilities upgrade success. Chances are thatfirst , although successful in semedi but is yet to reach the peak of perfectionsemedi. Raga has successfully " turned off "until the terrible vibrations felt only in a sense. Vibration that emanates from the center of life ( Atma ) located at susuhing wind / heart, and spread to the whole "body". Not the "body" just jasadiah, but the vibration is in the subtle body / metaphysical.When perceived at a glance as wadag body is vibrating. Different vibrations quivering feeling. If dikonotasikan as prana it is equally true flavor derived from vibration. For actors semedi remaining at this level do not feel pessimistic because let can still feel the wonders that will happen in consciousness semedi vehicle. For example, a shadow or reflection appeared to explain the magic of nature or as a secret pralampita can be accurate and precise guidance of revered performer. The possibility of a second , semedi actors can achieve perfect upgrade or completeness . Parameters occur bilaman sukmanya perfection really last from wadagnya own body. Soul can melanglang into buana magic, explore the unseen spaces that are beyond common sense (the body) that found higher consciousness. This is called Meraga secret soul. But what works for gain perfection in semedi-sport event which leads to the soul-it is becoming a very useful added value. Meraga soulmost beneficial to obtain higher consciousness to understand Being in existence of noumena or existence of faerie. Of course this event will be the main attraction for some people who are always thirsty spiritual world.Because actors semedi will acquire higher consciousness and get to know the things that other people do not know / realize. Why higher consciousness desired most, not the other because the true glory of life demands a higher consciousness first. Not a problem when our higher consciousness comes from other references, scripture, or reference book. It's just when we feel personally experience live magic sebagi life experiences will make a very sensational and valuable. It is not however the lure is really what it is.

KEY TO SUCCESS

True consciousness or inner consciousness can be achieved by anyone regardless of their religion and its teachings, as long as one is able to liberate themselves from the hegemonic power of entrenched negative passions in his body itself. The allusion passion is skin that must be peeled so that we can enjoy the fruit flesh. Such jasadiah lust sheets for inner eye, when opened cadarnya the inner eye will be able to carry out its functions properly and all the magic of existence will be seen clearly. Handling desires it should not be easy to continue training with patience and sincerity. No provision will be difficult to achieve perfection in the upgrade if semedi . In semedi even though to do with the hard-working, patient, tenacious and persevering do not give up easily and quickly bored. Usually if it is felt that the initial results will thus become addicted to more actively train themselves. Two key measures that determine the outcome ie: operating lust, cleanse the liver and inner in day-to-day actions and be diligent in setting semedi body.

Transforming Theory Frequency

Body consciousness if represented as wave AM radio, purity and clarity of his voice unbearably vulnerable to distortion due to environmental disturbances bad weather conditions. wave AM bout as body consciousness or common sense, while bad weather natural disturbances such sense-sense and imagination desires . That is consciousness ragawi or simple body contact with intrigue "devil" in this case our own desires and imaginations. Another case with true rahsa consciousness, likened to FM radio waves. His voice was clear, clean and clear. FM waves are also not affected by the bad weather environment. Occurred despite the storm, heavy rain and thunder will not be a distraction voice clarity. Because FM waves separated and different from the wave of bad weather. It is located in a separate corridor frequency of various weather wave nature. means true sense of detached consciousness and imagination are not affected by common sense and negative urges . Semedi task is wave or frequency shift us from AM to FM frequency. Ragawi of consciousness / body to kesadaram true sense (taste pangrasa / sixth sense). The advantage is being able to capture the signal from low frequency to high skeleton though. All that was secret and closed by lust and the ratio be uncovered everything looked clear.

SEMEDI; RADIO TRANSISTOR

Easier way imply function semedi though , I took a similar analogy we transform ourselves into a transistor radio. Actually in the air there are numerous sound waves range from the lowest to the highest. Examples include field crickets voice that can not go in if the record with ordinary cassette tape. Own voice or the voice of ultrasonic bat a very high frequency and can not be captured by the human ear. Similarly whales voice that can emit sound waves so far, but hard to capture the human ear anyway.Similarly, the emitted sound wave transmission station's antenna can not be captured by the human ear before revamped with a tool called a functional transistor radio transformed into frequency sound waves corresponding to the human ear's arrest. Before revamped by an electronic device transistor radio, sound waves sound like magic existence. Well this analogy to explain any allusion semedi transform ourselves into "transistor radio" that can capture sound waves into sounds. Semedi means is a means so that we can listen and capture frequencies in faerie. We are able to also termedharmonize between "frequency of the body" our magic frequencies. fact that frequency is not adjusted his body with magic frequency transfer unless the channel of frequency "AM" to a frequency "FM". Where are we really should buy the FM frequency? No need to bother, because the man has been there every frequency "FM" amount corresponding birth / synergistic with the "frequency" faerie, which is owned frequencyrahsa true ( feel pangrasa ). Not only humans but also animals and even more sharp " sixth sense "because of his human rather than animal does not have desires. We can closely at the chickens, dogs, geese and other animals that have a frequency corresponding to the dimension of magic. These animals are often run fear chased by something that does not look wadag points.

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