Fenomena Ilmu Kebatinan Masyarakat Jawa di Desa Bandar Setia, Kecamatan Percut Sei Tuan.

Abstract

This study aims to describe the phenomenon of mysticism in Javanese society in Bandar Setia Village, Percut Sei Tuan District. The research method used is ethnography, while the technique, the data is done by observation and in-depth interviews. Three informants were appointed as mystical therapy. The results showed that the phenomenon of mysticism has long developed in the village of Bandar Setia which is interpreted as a concept of belief to get closer to the Creator. The concept of mysticism focuses on awakening the sense of awakening to feel every natural occurrence, magical phenomena. To acquire mysticism, one has to do penance such as fasting and other special rituals. The benefits of mysticism are not only as a means of getting closer to the creator but also being able to provide supernatural abilities for its users. This ability is often used to help people related to life problems they face. Mysticism is a part of cultural identity that needs to be preserved as noble values because mysticism is one of the products of local wisdom in the Javanese community of Bandar Setia.

The Phenomenon of the Compassionate Science Ritual in the Javanese Community in Tembung Village, Percut Sei Tuan District

“…Magic is a subtle power and is believed to be able to influence other people from a distance, both in a negative and positive form by combining natural forces and one's ability to harmonize one's mind with nature towards subtle powers (Fadli et al, 2021). According to Malinowski, magic has its own space and its own audience and extraordinary enthusiasts because magic is believed to be capable of doing anything and being able to serve all human desires (Malinowski, 1948).…”

Practice of Kejawen Rituals Through Ngebleng Fasting

“…Javanese people, in particular, some people try to be able to achieve physical and mental happiness by trying not only to work for material gain but also to find other ways to get closer to God or commonly called tirakat (Fadli et al, 2021). Tirakat can be done by fasting kejawen or visiting places that are considered sacred such as mountains or tombs.…”

“…Nerimo is an attitude of accepting fate and being patient with all that is received and given to him by the Creator. This attitude is obtained from a simple lifestyle and other efforts through special rituals such as meditation to continue to cultivate the soul and inner feelings (Fadli et al, 2021). Some efforts to reach the level of oneness with God are through learning the following three groups: heneng, hening, and henong (Nawafi, 2020).…”