Budaya kearifan lokal || Tradisi Ngaben (kremasi)

Summary

This video delves into the unique Ngaben ceremony in Bali, a Hindu cremation ritual that serves to honor ancestors. It highlights the five different types of Ngaben: Ngaben Sawah Wedana, Ngaben Asti Wedana, Ngaben Swasta, Ngaben Ngelungah, and Ngaben Wara Crown. The ceremony involves burning the body or symbolic representations to release the soul (Atma) from earthly ties and facilitate its union with the divine. The ritual is a way for families to express their acceptance and release of the departed, ensuring a smooth journey for the soul.

Takeaways

• 😀 Ngaben is a unique cremation ceremony practiced by the Hindu community in Bali.
• 😀 The ceremony is part of Pitra Yadnya, which is dedicated to honoring ancestors.
• 😀 Ngaben consists of five types: Sawah Wedana, Asti Wedana, Swasta, Ngelungah, and Wara Crown.
• 😀 Sawah Wedana involves cremating a whole, unburied body, typically within 3 to 7 days after death.
• 😀 Asti Wedana involves exhuming bones from a grave to perform the cremation ceremony.
• 😀 Swasta is a symbolic cremation performed when the body or bones are unavailable, using sandalwood and magical symbols to represent the deceased.
• 😀 Ngelungah is a special Ngaben ceremony for children who have not yet grown teeth.
• 😀 Wara Crown is a Ngaben ceremony held for babies who have passed away.
• 😀 The main purpose of Ngaben is to release the Atma (soul) from worldly attachments and allow it to unite with God or reach Moksha.
• 😀 Another goal of Ngaben is to return the five elements of the human body to their origins, ensuring the soul's journey to the afterlife is not hindered.
• 😀 The ceremony also symbolizes the family's acceptance and readiness to let go of the deceased, signifying their peaceful departure.

Q & A

What is the Ngaben ceremony in Bali?

Ngaben is a traditional Hindu cremation ceremony in Bali, aimed at sending the spirit of the deceased to the afterlife. It involves burning the body or its symbolic representation, depending on the type of ceremony.

What is the main purpose of the Ngaben ceremony?

The main purpose of the Ngaben ceremony is to release the spirit (Atma) from the physical body and allow it to reunite with the divine, achieving moksha (liberation).

What are the different types of Ngaben ceremonies?

There are five types of Ngaben ceremonies: Ngaben Sawah Wedana, Ngaben Asti Wedana, Ngaben Swasta, Ngaben Ngelungah, and Ngaben Wara Crown.

What is Ngaben Sawah Wedana?

Ngaben Sawah Wedana is a cremation ceremony where the body is intact and not buried. It is typically held within 3-7 days after death, with some exceptions for larger-scale ceremonies.

How is the body treated before the Ngaben Sawah Wedana ceremony?

Before the ceremony, the body is placed in a family adat hall and is treated as if the person is still alive, with offerings such as coffee, food, and fresh clothing, to delay decomposition.

What is Ngaben Asti Wedana?

Ngaben Asti Wedana is the cremation of the bones of someone who has already been buried. This involves exhuming the body and performing the ritual to cremate the remains.

What is Ngaben Swasta?

Ngaben Swasta is a symbolic cremation ceremony for cases where the body is not available, such as if the person died far away or their body was lost. A sandalwood carving representing the body is used instead.

What is the meaning of Ngaben Ngelungah?

Ngaben Ngelungah is a specific ceremony for children who have not yet grown their teeth, marking a different kind of ritual for young souls.

What is Ngaben Wara Crown?

Ngaben Wara Crown is a cremation ceremony for babies, acknowledging the young spirit's transition to the afterlife.

What does the Ngaben ceremony symbolize for the family of the deceased?

For the family, the Ngaben ceremony symbolizes acceptance and the willingness to let go of their loved one, representing their deep respect and support for the spirit's journey to the afterlife.