RELIGION

Ngaben Ceremony

By: Michelle Cynthia . S 091217678

Atma Jaya University Yogyakarta

Introduction

First - we all give thanks to God YME who had been with me in completing my paper. Without my permission, and its participation will not be able to finish my paper. In my paper, I will discuss about one of the many religious ceremony held in Bali, Ngaben. Why did I choose Ngaben, because Ngaben ceremony is one of the most recognized religions that mamou interest and attract tourists to what is known about the actual meaning Ngaben. Furthermore, I invite you to read my paper, I hope my paper can add your knowledge and insights. And do not forget I apologize if in my paper there is something less pleasing to you.

- Enjoy and God Bless You -

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Jogjakarta, Desember 1st 2009

What is Ngaben?

Ngaben a cremation ceremony in Bali. Ngaben ceremony was one of the main ceremony for the people of Bali, so Ngaben is compulsory ceremony performed when someone dies. Accelerate the process of spirit, soul or atman Hyang return to the One or the One God. Death or the death of a person, means the relationship with the real world has been broken, he said to go back to the afterlife or the afterlife. God, the creator of the birth and death which is to set the status of the age limit, which can not be predicted by humans, the precise time when a person belongs to the afterlife. In the way of death, there is no definite provision for a person, no favoritism, no differences were rich or poor, eventually everything will go toward death in accordance with the will of the time. Thus, death is a necessity of human life and each tribe and their traditions have their own ordinances to give his last respect as human beings who have a cultural civilization.

The History of Ngaben

The origins of the word Ngaben till now still vary. Some say the word Ngaben derived from the word "ashes" to view the results of cremation. There is also the opinion that Ngaben word came from the word "ngabenin" by observing how much cost is spent. And there is also argued that the word Ngaben it comes from the word "ngabain" by reason of the death "equipped" (take) something that is still associated with the material for the trip to the natural spirits. Among the above opinion, there's one more opinion-related question. Ngaben word that comes from the word "fire". Said the fire had presfiks "ng" to "ngapi" and have the suffix "an" becomes "ngapian" that after experiencing the password to "ngapen". And because there is a change phoneme "p" becomes "b" sound changes according to law "bpmw" and become "Ngaben". Thus Ngaben word meaning "to fire". The fire is here is Brahma (the Creator). That means atma the dead through ritual Ngaben will lead the Brahma-loka linggih as a manifestation of Brahma in Creating Hyang Widhi (utpeti).

Kinds of Fire in Ngaben

Indeed there are two types of fire used in the ceremony of Fire Ngaben scale (concrete) is the fire that used to burn the corpse or the death and pengawak Fire Void (abstract) derived from the Vedas The Sulinggih as the work of burned pemuput impurities that attach to the spirit . This process is called "mralina".

In between the two types of fire in the ceremony that Ngaben, was higher and the absolute value is important is timeless fire or flame praline that emerged from the Sulinggih. The Sulinggih (the muput) will appeal to Lord Shiva to come down into the body (Siwiarcana) to do "pralina". Maybe because the fire is considered more absolute praline / important, in some mountainous areas in Bali have Ngaben ceremony without having to burn the bodies with fire, but enough to bury him. Ceremony Ngaben this type is called "when tanem or mratiwi". So there was also a ceremony without the use of fire Ngaben (scale). But the timeless fire / fire praline still used by Vedic Sulinggih and facilities and Tirtha Tirtha pangentas praline. Apart from the issue of fire which is more important. Specifically about the presence of fire scale is functioning as a tool that will accelerate the melting process sthula sarira (gross weight) derived from the Five Mahabutha to blend back into the Five Great Mahabhuta this universe. The process of acceleration of the return of the Panca elements Mahabhuta will certainly accelerate the purification process also atma to get to the nature Swahloka (Dewa Pitara) so that the corrected proper dilinggihkan / Mrajan to worship. Of course, after the ceremony "mamukur" which is a continuation of "Ngaben".

How is Ngaben Held

Ngaben ceremony or ritual is sometimes called Gising to those who died, is considered very important, busy and lively, because the ceremony was a family ngabenan can free the spirits of the deceased from his worldly ties to heaven, or transformed back into the world through reincarnation depends from karmaphala for living .. Because of this ceremony takes effort, cost and length of time and large, this is often done so long after death. To bear the burden of cost, labor and others, now people often do pengabenan mass / together. Bodies of the deceased are often buried before sufficient charge, but for some families could Ngaben ceremony can be performed quickly by storing the remains of people who have died at home, while waiting for a good time according to the Balinese calendar. During the period of storage in the house, the spirit of the dead became restless and always wanted freedom. Good day is usually given by the minister after consultation and the existing calendar. Preparation is usually taken away well before the day specified. At about this time that families prepare "Bade and cows" made of bamboo, wood, paper of various colors according to the class or socioeconomic status of the family concerned. This is a fact when a certain

family can only use tower with only one roof, 3 ROOFS, or even 11 ROOFS. This is to show the social status of the dead and his family as the high-class descendants. Morning Ngaben days before the ceremony begins, all family and friends arrived to pay their last respects and is usually served merely to eat and drink. At noon, the bodies are cleaned and taken out of the house or placed in Bade ox, prepared by the members of Banjar, and carried a gang, splendor, accompanied gambelan noise and "hymn" to the place of the ceremony. Bade (where to put the bodies) and paraded around with the intention that the spirit of the dead man becomes confused and can not be returned to the family that can cause interference, etc.. Arriving at the ceremony, the remains placed in the back of the ox, pastor said the spell to taste, then lit a fire early on the body. After all to ashes, the next ceremony conducted the ashes into the nearest river or sea and then thrown away, returned to the water and wind. This is the final ceremony of rough body of the deceased, then the family will still respect the spirits of the liver in the family temple, after all this time, spirits are believed to be returning to the world. Status of the spirit of rebirth for those who die are closely related to karma and deeds and behavior during the previous life.

Purpose
Having known what the basis was Ngaben ceremony, it can be formulated aims and objectives ceremony. In outline, Ngaben it is intended to process the return of the body Mahabhuta Panca to blend with the natural Mahabhuta Five big and deliver to the natural Atma decided Pitra with attachment to the earthly body.

Kinds of Simple Ngaben

1. Mendhem Sawa Mendhem sawa means of burial. Explained in advance that Ngaben in Bali are still given the chance to be postponed temporarily, citing things like that have been described. But beyond that there are philosophical reasons again, which in the manuscript has not found palm. Perhaps this reason is associated with their composition of foundation or philosophical background of this life. The reason is that sarira ragha derived from elements while prthiwi be ducked in the first perthiwi. Ethis which is described so that they can smell prthiwi mother. But need to be reminded

that in principle each of the dead must be in aben. For those who still need time to wait while the sawa (bodies) that should be in pendhem (buried) first. Left with Setra penghuluning Goddess (Goddess Durga). 2. Ngaben Mitra Yajna Derived from the word Pitra and Yajna. Pitra means ancestors, the holy yajna means sacrifice. This term is used to list the types Ngaben taught at Yama Lontar Purwana Tattwa, because no definite mention his name. Ngaben said that according to Yama Purwana Tattwa ejection is the Word of Lord Yama. In-Conference Conference did not mention the name of this Ngaben. To distinguish the types of sedehana Ngaben other, then this Ngaben Partners named Yajna. Implementation of Atiwa-atiwa / burning of the bodies established under the provisions of Yama Purwana Tattwa, especially regarding upakara and implemented within seven days by not choosing an adult (good day). 3. Pranawa Pranawa is Om Kara script. Is the name of Ngaben that use letters as a symbol sacred sawa. Where the bodies had been buried three days before the ceremony pengabenan held Ngeplugin or Ngulapin. Pejati and pengulapan at Jaba Pura Dalem with bebanten facilities for pejati. When the day pengabenan Jemek and bones are united in pemasmian. Bone under jemeknya above. Then apply the provisions as a new sawa amranawa died. Ngasti to send as well as the provisions of the new sawa amranawa Ngaben died, as has been described. 4. Pranawa Bhuanakosa Pranawa Bhuanakosa is teaching of Brahma to Rsi Brghu. Where Ngaben Sawa Bhuanakosa for new people who died while never planted, disetra. If you want a street with Prana Bhuanakosa Wa. 5. Swasta Private means lost or missing. Is the name of the sawanya Ngaben (body) does not exist (tan kneng hinulatan), can not be seen, die area distance, while the Setra, and others, all can be done with Ngaben private type. Although the lowly, ordinary, and as a body Uttama (sarira) people who died symbolized by Dyun (urn) as the skin, the thread 12 slobber as muscle, water as meat, 18 pieces of sandalwood comb. Pranawa

as voice, ambengan (straw) as the mind, as Recafana glycerine as phallus ongkara life. Three days before the ceremony pengabenan held ngulapin, for those who died in the distance is not known where the place, pengulapan ceremony, can be done diperempatan road. And for a long time in pendhem unknowable pengulapan scar can be done at Jaba Pura Dalem.

According to the division Ngaben way

In addition to the distribution by type Ngaben above both simple and Ngaben Ngaben loaded, there are unisex division Ngaben views of how implementation is: 1. Direct Ngaben Direct Ngaben means that this ceremony was performed immediately after the person died. This is usually done for those who may be able to say its economic affairs. In general Ngaben ceremony of preparation requires a long time, at least about 10 days, and even then if the "good days" based on Balinese kalerder count can be determined / selected. While it is usually dead by the dead person would first preserved, either by freezing (ice), or with other chemicals. 2. Mass Ngaben (ngerit) As the name suggests mass Ngaben conducted together with many people. In each village in Bali usually has its own rules for this event. Some do every 3 years, there is also every 5 years and there may be others. For the poor, this is a very wise choice, because business costs, so can be minimized. Usually those who have died the family, will be in the grave first. At this mass Ngaben event, the grave was dug up again to collect something that was left of the corpse. Time bone or the other, will be collected and then burned. Next Ngaben ceremony procession, after cremation, the ashes were then thrown into the sea. Ceremony followed by pick-up the spirits of the sea, before finally placed in the temple of each family. This is usually as described at page else about the family temple in Balinese Hindu communities, in addition to its function to worship the god also for worship his ancestors.