SESAJEN - KHW PART 309

Summary

A group of friends embarks on a mountain climb, only to be struck by terrifying supernatural events. After some become possessed, they seek help from a mysterious man, who guides them through a ritual. However, they soon learn that their actions during the climb triggered the possession, due to disrespecting the sacred land. The story takes a shocking turn when it's revealed that they were nearly part of a ritual sacrifice. In the aftermath, the friends struggle with the lingering effects of their experience, ultimately learning a valuable lesson about respect for nature and spiritual customs.

Takeaways

• 😀 Meli and her friends went on a mountain climb that unexpectedly turned into a terrifying supernatural experience.
• 😀 During the climb, the group failed to respect local customs, which led to them being possessed by spirits.
• 😀 Meli managed to avoid possession, as she was protected by her ancestor, who was a former shaman.
• 😀 A man who was performing offerings at the base of the mountain helped them, guiding them through a cleansing ritual.
• 😀 The ritual included bathing in flowers at a spring, which was later revealed to be a sacrificial offering to spirits, not a simple cleansing.
• 😀 After the incident, Meli's friends began to experience severe physical and mental distress, even though doctors could find no physical illness.
• 😀 Arif revealed that the group had been possessed during the climb, leading to a visit to a shaman named Mbah Pardi for treatment.
• 😀 The shaman explained that their disrespectful behavior toward the sacred mountain and spirits led to their possession, particularly ignoring local customs and not greeting the cemetery spirits.
• 😀 Tiara, unlike the others, became progressively more affected, appearing physically aged and unwell after the possession, despite undergoing rituals.
• 😀 The story concludes with the lesson that when visiting sacred places, respecting local customs and maintaining humility is essential to avoid negative spiritual consequences.

Q & A

What was the initial purpose of Meli and her friends' climb?

Meli and her friends went on the climb to enjoy a refreshing escape and spend time together in nature.

Why did Meli and her friends' climb lead to supernatural disturbances?

Their climb led to disturbances because they disrespected local customs by not greeting the cemetery and speaking carelessly, angering the spirits.

What happened when Meli's friend Tiara acted strangely during the possession?

Tiara was the only one who remained calm and smiled while her friends screamed and cried during their possession, which later turned out to be part of a deeper disturbance.

How did Meli react when she found out her ancestor was a shaman?

Meli was initially shocked and skeptical but later confirmed that her ancestor had been a famous shaman, which explained her immunity to the possession.

Why were Meli and her friends instructed to bathe in flowers at the spring?

They were told to bathe in flowers as part of a ritual that was later revealed to be a sacrifice, not a cleansing as they had been told.

How did the ritual treatment affect Meli’s friends after they returned home?

After the ritual, Meli's friends, especially Tiara, became seriously ill, with symptoms like difficulty eating, sleeping, and feeling heavy, but doctors found no physical illness.

What did Mbah Pardi, the shaman, say about the reason for the possession?

Mbah Pardi explained that the possession occurred because Meli and her friends had broken sacred local customs, such as climbing on a spiritually significant night and failing to greet the cemetery.

What did Mbah Pardi reveal about the men who saved Meli and her friends?

Mbah Pardi revealed that the men who appeared to save them were actually trying to sacrifice them to the spirits, using the bathing ritual as a coded sign for the sacrifice.

How did Meli feel after hearing about Tiara’s post-climb condition?

Meli felt guilty and sorry for Tiara, as she realized that the climb and their actions might have caused long-lasting changes in Tiara’s health and appearance.

What lesson can be learned from this story about visiting sacred places?

The story teaches the importance of respecting local customs and traditions when visiting sacred or spiritually significant places, as a lack of respect can lead to unintended consequences and disturbances.