HISTORY OF SEMAR

Semar is told as a servant or servants of the story the main character, namely Sahadewa of the Pandava family. Of course, Semar role not only as a follower, but also as a thrower humor to dilute the tense atmosphere.

In the next era, when the kingdoms of Islam developed in Java, puppet was used as a medium of propaganda. The stories that are staged around the Mahabharata who was already strong in the memory embedded Java community. One well-known scholars as cultural experts, such as Sunan Kalijaga. In staging puppet, a character Semar still maintained its existence, even more active role than in the story Sudamala.

In subsequent developments, the degree of Semar is increasing again. Javanese poets in their literary works tells Semar is not just ordinary commoners, melaikan incarnation Batara Ismaya, sister of Guru, the king of the gods.

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FILOSOFI OF SEMAR

In Central Javanese wayang, Semar is always accompanied by her children, namely Gareng, Petruk, and Bagong. But in fact all three are not the biological child of Semar. Gareng is the son of a preacher who has the curse and freed by Semar. Petruk was the son of a king Gandharwa nation. While Bagong created from the shadows thanks to word of powerful Semar Manumanasa Resi.
Semar, the name of this figure comes from the Arabic Ismar. In the Javanese word tongue Is-usually read-Se. Examples such as Istanbul became Setambul. Ismar means nail. These figures become pengokoh (nails) to all existing truth or as advicer in the search for the truth to all problems. Religion is pengokoh / guidelines for human life. Semar is thus also a symbol of religion as a principle of life every religious community.
Nala Gareng, also adapted from the Arabic word Naala Qariin. In the spoken tongue of Java, said Naala Qariin be Nala Gareng. This word means gaining a lot of friends, are consistent with our mission as an interpreter aulia mission to get as many friends (people) to return to the path of Allah SWT with the attitude of wisdom and good wishes.
Petruk, adapted from the word Fatruk. This word is a word base of a discourse (advice) Sufism, which reads: Fat-maa siwalLaahi kulla bad, which means: leave all of any but Allah. Discourse then becomes the nature of the aulia and mubaligh at that time. Petruk was also often called Kanthong Bolong means a perforated bag. Meaning that, every human being must menzakatkan his property and hand over his body soul to Allah in sincere, like holes in the bag without hindrance.
Bagong, derived from the word meaning Baghaa rebel. That is rebelling against kebathilan and keangkaramurkaan. The "Shadow Semar" This character sassy and likes to act stupid.
In general, the clown-servants represent the average person. Character indicates a variety of roles, such as entertainers, social critics, clowns and even the source of truth and wisdom. The figure also serves as pamomong clown-servants (nanny) for another puppet. Basically every human being generally require pamomong, given the weakness of man, his need of others (social creatures) that can help guide or give advice / consideration. Pamomong can be interpreted also as a teacher / Murshid against salik that in an effort to self enlightenment.
Character clown-servants (in addition to the other figures) from the reference point Walisongo actually appear on the narrative Puntadewa / Dharmakusuma (the only one of the Pandavas who later embraced Islam) and Semar / Ismaya to Sunan Kalijaga in supernatural communication (which is not constrained space and time) fellow aulia . Also explained that in addition to Semar, the clown-servants are expressed as a son (Gareng, Petruk and Bagong) is actually from the Jin.
People of clown-servants played in sessions goro-goro. At the beginning of the game every puppet there is usually no scenes of violence between the characters to play goro-goro played. What this means is that the way violence is the last alternative. In Islam, every propaganda which should be done using the same stages. The play also illustrates goro-goro or open all the mistakes, from vague to be clearly visible as a prayer: Allahuma Arinal haqa-haqa warzuknat tibaa wa'arinal bathila-bathila warzuknat tinaba, means: "God be true tunjukilah looks correct and give me strength to run, and the wrong tunjukillah look wrong and give me strength to avoid it.
In Sundanese wayang, the sequence of children Semar is Cepot, Dawala, and Gareng. Meanwhile, in the Javanese wayang Timuran, Semar is only accompanied by one child only, named Bagong, who also has a son named Besut.This entry was posted in Brief Info and tagged Culture, Philosophy, clown-servants, Semar, Puppet. Bookmark the permalink.

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Semar and Revelation

In the previous article entitled "Batara Semar," has been presented that Batara Semar or Batara Ismaya, who live in nature Sunyaruri, often down to the world and within ourselves Janggan manitis Semarasanta, a servant of the Hermitage Saptaarga. Given that the union between Batara Ismaya and Janggan Semarasanta the then popular with the name of Semar is a divine operation, then the emergence of Semar figure translates as the presence of the divine in the development of real life in a subtle, full of mystery.


From shape alone, these figures are not easily guessable. His face was the face of men. But his all-round, plump breast, like a woman. White hair and wrinkled face showed that he had been elderly, but cut his hair tuft like a child. Berkulum lips smile, but the eyes always shed tears (ndrejes). He uses kawung patterned sarong, wearing a belt slap, like clothing that is used by many servants. But does not he is Batara Ismaya or Batara Semar, a son of Sang Hyang Wisesa god, creator of the universe.


With the depiction of the way, meant that in addition to the figure of Semar laden mystery, it is also a living symbol of perfection. Semar stored inside a woman character, male character, children's character, the character of an adult or the elderly, the expression of joy and sadness mingled into a single expression. Semar figure more complete perfection, coupled with a fetish Mustika Astagina giving Sang Hyang Manik Wasesa, which is stored in kuncungnya. Amulet has the power of eight; avoid hungry, sleepy, romantic, sad, tired, sick, hot and cold. Eight kinds of kasiat Mustika Astagina Beads were intended to illustrate that, although Semar live in the wild nature, he is above nature. He is a symbol of the mysteries of life, and also life itself.


If you understood that life is a gift from the Supreme Life, then Semar is a divine gift of life that live in real life. People who followed Semar is the real picture, that the figures are continuing to maintain, to love and live life itself, life that comes from the Supreme Life. If life is maintained, nurtured and loved it hipup is being developed to reach the top and fused to the Source of Life, manunggaling subjects lan Gusti. In the united efforts between servant and master this, Semar becomes important. Because based on the meaning that symbolized and embodied in the figure of Semar, then only through Semar, together and in the Semar Semar, people will be able to develop his life to achieve perfection and becoming one with his Lord.


Aside from being a symbol of a life process that ultimately could bring someone back to life and united to the Source of Life, Semar became a sign of divine grace (revelation) to titahnya, This is symbolized by the acronym name of Semar, namely Badranaya. Badra means moon, or good luck all. While Naya is the behavior policy. Semar Badranaya implies, in the behavior of wisdom, saved a very good fortune, like the fall of the moon or get a revelation.


In the puppet play, which tells the story of Revelation, the figure of Semar Badranaya became seizure of the king, as can be ascertained, that by having Semar Badranaya the revelation will be side.


Being interesting that there are two different viewpoints, when the knights fight kings and priests Semar Badranaya in his attempt to get revelation. The first viewpoint, sat Semar Badranaya as physical facilities for a target. They believe that by bringing Semar, the revelation would follow her so that by itself the revelation obtained. Viewpoint is mostly done by groups or figures Kurawa of Sabrang, or other figure also menginkan just a shortcut, look for delicious alone. What is important to get revelations, without having to undergo a complicated behavior and weight.


The second viewpoint is that they put your mind Semar Badranaya as a means for a process. Consequently they want to open hearts for Semar Badranaya entry, stay and be with his life, so it can proceed with the reach of Revelation. Adherents of this view are a group of descendants Saptaarga. From the second viewpoint that is constructed of conflict, in an attempt to fight the revelation. And of course ended with a victory Saptaarga group.


Why revelation is always fell to the descendants Saptaarga? Because the offspring Saptaarga always taught kebijaksannan behavior, since Resi Manumanasa until Harjuna. Among Saptaarga there is a strong legacy of traditions of meditation and consistent in his life. That tradition, among others; attitude of humility, like helping others, not greedy, do penance, to eat less and sleep and other behaviors. Because that's traditions, the offspring Saptaarga be cared by Semar Badranaya strong.


The entry of Semar Badranaya in every life, describing the entry of the Operator in the divine life itself. So rightly, that intangible gift of divine revelation will dwell in it. Because what is hidden behind the figure of Semar is Revelation. Revelation that was hidden for the greedy and opened for those whose hearts are bent and do the behaviors of wisdom. As performed offspring SaptaargaSemar and Revelation



In the previous article entitled "Batara Semar," has been presented that Batara Semar or Batara Ismaya, who live in nature Sunyaruri, often down to the world and within ourselves Janggan manitis Semarasanta, a servant of the Hermitage Saptaarga. Given that the union between Batara Ismaya and Janggan Semarasanta the then popular with the name of Semar is a divine operation, then the emergence of Semar figure translates as the presence of the divine in the development of real life in a subtle, full of mystery.


From shape alone, these figures are not easily guessable. His face was the face of men. But his all-round, plump breast, like a woman. White hair and wrinkled face showed that he had been elderly, but cut his hair tuft like a child. Berkulum lips smile, but the eyes always shed tears (ndrejes). He uses kawung patterned sarong, wearing a belt slap, like clothing that is used by many servants. But does not he is Batara Ismaya or Batara Semar, a son of Sang Hyang Wisesa god, creator of the universe.


With the depiction of the way, meant that in addition to the figure of Semar laden mystery, it is also a living symbol of perfection. Semar stored inside a woman character, male character, children's character, the character of an adult or the elderly, the expression of joy and sadness mingled into a single expression. Semar figure more complete perfection, coupled with a fetish Mustika Astagina giving Sang Hyang Manik Wasesa, which is stored in kuncungnya. Amulet has the power of eight; avoid hungry, sleepy, romantic, sad, tired, sick, hot and cold. Eight kinds of kasiat Mustika Astagina Beads were intended to illustrate that, although Semar live in the wild nature, he is above nature. He is a symbol of the mysteries of life, and also life itself.


If you understood that life is a gift from the Supreme Life, then Semar is a divine gift of life that live in real life. People who followed Semar is the real picture, that the figures are continuing to maintain, to love and live life itself, life that comes from the Supreme Life. If life is maintained, nurtured and loved it hipup is being developed to reach the top and fused to the Source of Life, manunggaling subjects lan Gusti. In the united efforts between servant and master this, Semar becomes important. Because based on the meaning that symbolized and embodied in the figure of Semar, then only through Semar, together and in the Semar Semar, people will be able to develop his life to achieve perfection and becoming one with his Lord.


Aside from being a symbol of a life process that ultimately could bring someone back to life and united to the Source of Life, Semar became a sign of divine grace (revelation) to titahnya, This is symbolized by the acronym name of Semar, namely Badranaya. Badra means moon, or good luck all. While Naya is the behavior policy. Semar Badranaya implies, in the behavior of wisdom, saved a very good fortune, like the fall of the moon or get a revelation.


In the puppet play, which tells the story of Revelation, the figure of Semar Badranaya became seizure of the king, as can be ascertained, that by having Semar Badranaya the revelation will be side.


Being interesting that there are two different viewpoints, when the knights fight kings and priests Semar Badranaya in his attempt to get revelation. The first viewpoint, sat Semar Badranaya as physical facilities for a target. They believe that by bringing Semar, the revelation would follow her so that by itself the revelation obtained. Viewpoint is mostly done by groups or figures Kurawa of Sabrang, or other figure also menginkan just a shortcut, look for delicious alone. What is important to get revelations, without having to undergo a complicated behavior and weight.


The second viewpoint is that they put your mind Semar Badranaya as a means for a process. Consequently they want to open hearts for Semar Badranaya entry, stay and be with his life, so it can proceed with the reach of Revelation. Adherents of this view are a group of descendants Saptaarga. From the second viewpoint that is constructed of conflict, in an attempt to fight the revelation. And of course ended with a victory Saptaarga group.


Why revelation is always fell to the descendants Saptaarga? Because the offspring Saptaarga always taught kebijaksannan behavior, since Resi Manumanasa until Harjuna. Among Saptaarga there is a strong legacy of traditions of meditation and consistent in his life. That tradition, among others; attitude of humility, like helping others, not greedy, do penance, to eat less and sleep and other behaviors. Because that's traditions, the offspring Saptaarga be cared by Semar Badranaya strong.


The entry of Semar Badranaya in every life, describing the entry of the Operator in the divine life itself. So rightly, that intangible gift of divine revelation will dwell in it. Because what is hidden behind the figure of Semar is Revelation. Revelation that was hidden for the greedy and opened for those whose hearts are bent and do the behaviors of wisdom. As performed offspring Saptaarga

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