Dharmasmrti (May 2019)

PERAPEN SIMBOL PENGUATAN IDENTITAS WARGA PANDE DI BALI

  • A.A. Kade Sri Yudari

DOI
https://doi.org/10.32795/ds.v10i1.328
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10, no. 1
pp. 1 – 8

Abstract

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God Almighty in his manifestations as Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva (Tri Murti) is an object of substance that can be reached by Hindu society to be revered. Of the three manifestations of God, Pande’s ancestors were worshipers of God Brahma as the main deity. This is related to the profession that put into operation is ‘memande’ at perapen (per-api-an) to make household appliance and various weapons. Brahma god symbolized as fire (agni) is of course considered the closest in providing holy rays, protection, rezeki abundant and prosperity for the class of Pande in carrying out his profession. The worship of the God Brahma is evident during the celebration of the Tumpek Landep holy day which falls every 210 days. Tumpek Landep used as a medium of respect for God in the form of Brahma as the whole nature creator included of earth elements made from metal, such as iron, steel, gold, silver, and copper. Therefore, between Tumpek Landep and Perapen are closely related and even become a symbol of identity booster for the existence class of Pande in Bali.

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