Philosophy from Rice Tumpeng In Java

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Synonyms And Synonyms

Synonyms And Synonyms
Tumpeng is a cone of rice dish with various side dishes are placed in Tampah (large tray, round, of woven bamboo). Tumpeng is a traditional dish that is used in the ceremony, both the nature of grief and joy. Tumpeng in a Javanese ritual there are various kinds, among others: the sky prop cone, Arga Dumilah, Tumpeng Megono and Tumpeng Robyong. Tumpeng loaded with symbolic meaning of the doctrine of life. Robyong disering Tumpeng is used as a means of ceremonies Slametans (Tasyakuran).  

Robyong Tumpeng is a symbol of safety, fertility and prosperity. Tumpeng that resembles Mount describe true prosperity. Water flowing from the mountains to feed the plants. Plants that formed ribyong called semi or cement, which means living and grow. In ancient times, tumpeng of white rice is always served. White rice and side dishes in a tumpeng also has a symbolic meaning, namely:

White rice: a cone-shaped hill or moor hand symbolizes worship to God. Also, white rice symbolizes everything we eat, the flesh and blood must be selected from a clean source or halal. These mountains form can also be interpreted as an expectation that the welfare of our lives even more "up" and "high".

Chicken: rooster (male) who cooked with herbs intact ingkung yellow / turmeric and given areh (thick coconut milk broth), is a symbol worship God fervently (manekung) with a peaceful heart (Wening). Sobriety is achieved by controlling the self and the patient (nge "dominated for" flavor). Slaughtered rooster also has meaning to avoid bad properties (represented by, red) roosters, among other things: arrogant, conceited, always interrupted when speaking, and feeling out / win / correct itself (crow), is unfaithful, and no attention to the son's wife.

Catfish: first dishes of fish used is not a catfish or carp, or any other appeal. Catfish survive in water that is flowing and in the riverbed. It is a symbol of steadfastness, perseverance in life and can live in the lowest economic situation though.

Anchovy / Gereh Pethek: Fish anchovy / gereh pethek can be fried with flour or no flour. Anchovy and Fish Pethek life at sea and always clustered symbolizing togetherness and harmony.

Eggs: boiled eggs boiled, scrambled or not a cow, and served whole with the skin, so do not cut it - so to eat it must be peeled first. This symbolizes that all our actions must be planned (unpeeled), treated according to plan and evaluate the results for perfection.

Java Piwulang teach "Tata, Titi, Titis and Tatas", which means a good work ethic is a well-planned work, careful, precise calculation, and resolved completely. Eggs also symbolize God created human beings with a degree (nature) the same, the difference is only piety and his behavior.

Vegetables and urab-uraban: Vegetables used include kale, spinach, long beans, bean sprouts, chili seasoning kluwih with grated coconut or ointment. Vegetables also contain symbols such as: watercress means jinangkung which means protect, is reached. Spinach (spinach) means calm tentrem, sprouts / cambah which means growing, beans means thinking far ahead / innovative, scallions (onion), which symbolizes everything carefully consider the pros and cons, red chilli tip tumpeng is a symbol dilah / fire which gives lighting / models that are useful for others. Kluwih means linuwih or have an advantage over others. Seasoning means urip ointment / living or able to support (feed) family.

In ancient times, elders who led the prayer of salvation usually will describe first the meaning contained in the tumpeng dish. Thus the audience who came to know the meaning of the tumpeng and obtain wedaran a living teaching and advice. In salvation, rice cone and then cut and submitted to the elderly or the "elderly" as a tribute. After that, rice cones eaten together. tumpeng cutting ceremony symbolizes gratitude to God and at the same phrases or teaching about the life of togetherness and harmony.

There sesanti cow that is not foreign to us, namely: "mangan ora mangan asal kumpul" (eat no important meal togethers). This does not mean though that significant deficiencies remain gather with relatives. Understanding sesanti which is supposed to put the spirit of togetherness in the home, the protection of parents against their children, and love of family. Wherever people are, although they had to go abroad, should keep in mind is to his family and maintain ties with relatives.

Maybe I should, forged salvation and make rice cone at the State Palace, and the President can outline in advance of meaning contained in the tumpeng dish. Thus the audience who came especially to officials, knew the meaning of the tumpeng and obtain wedaran a living teaching and advice.
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