Suara.com – Some time ago, the entertainment world was excited because many artists performed the melukat tradition in Bali. The excitement occurred because the artists who underwent the self-cleaning ritual were not Hindus. Even though melukat is a tradition that has long been preserved by Hindus.
This makes many people curious and wonder what is scarring? Apart from that, how is the law of wounding in Islam?
Artists Undergo the Melukat Procession in Bali (instagram/@claurakiehl)
Melukat itself is a tradition of self and soul cleansing. This self-cleaning ritual is now not just a religious ritual, but has become part of a tourist attraction.
This ritual is carried out to benefit mental health so that it is actually a positive activity. So, for those of you who are still curious about what Melukat is, see the following explanation.
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Definition of Melukat
Artists Undergo the Melukat Procession in Bali (instagram/@pevpearce)
The Melukat Ritual is a ritual for spiritual cleansing of the human soul and mind. In language, Melukat has the origin of the word sulukat, su means good, while lukat means purification.
The meaning of this ritual that has become a tradition is useful for eliminating and cleaning dirty thoughts, boredom, and the influence of black magic that may be experienced.
So people who undergo the Melukat ritual can have a comfortable, peaceful, calm, and happy, and peaceful life. It is this goal that makes many people believe that Melukat is beneficial for the mental health of those who do it.
As previously stated, Melukat is now not just a ritual but a part of the tourist attraction in Bali. Initially, Melukat was performed during the full moon, but from a tourism perspective, this ritual can be performed when tourists visit.
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This ritual itself has been carried out from generation to generation by Hindus. Melukat is performed at Tirtha Empul Temple, Tampaksiring, Bali.
Melukat Ritual Means
There are several methods that must be understood and known by people who want to try the Melukat ritual. Some of these facilities are:
Daksina Pejati is an offering that symbolizes sincerity in carrying out religious activities. Generally these offerings are bananas, biu kayu, as well as cape flowers. Sarana Muspa or also known as Kwangen means, are various flowers that smell good. Some examples of flowers that are commonly used, for example, the blue cape flower and the jempiring flower. Apart from flowers, this facility is also equipped with 11 coins with a hole in the middle. Nangkil clothes are Balinese traditional clothes worn by people who undergo Melukat. In addition to clothing, kamen cloth is also allowed to be worn. But it is recommended not to use jewelry during the ritual procession.
How to Melukat
Artists Undergo the Melukat Procession in Bali (YouTube Nikita Willy Official)
Melukat is done by following a number of predetermined sequences because it is part of the worship ritual. The following are the Melukat procedures that are usually performed by artists.
Led by a religious leader, people who wish to undergo melukat pray at a temple which is located not far from the location of the siraman. The Kwangen is placed near the forehead or crown and then the head is doused so that the Kwangen is washed away with the splashed water. followed by nunas tirta and bija.
Melukat Benefits
Artists Undergo the Melukat Procession in Bali (instagram/@ncdpapl)
Judging from the purpose of melukat which is intended to rid oneself of negative things, many feel that melukat has many benefits.
Most people who perform Melukat hope to experience non-medical benefits from the ritual. Moreover, Melukat is believed to cleanse and neutralize negative energy so that the soul and mind become cleaner and more comfortable.
Law of Melukat in Islam
Artists Undergo the Melukat Procession in Bali (instagram/@narinkovilda)
Even though it has benefits for mental health, what is no less curious is the law, especially for Muslims.
Reporting from the mui.or.id page in the Mui rubric of South Sulawesi Province, the law of melukat for Muslims is unlawful. This statement was given as an answer to netizens’ questions regarding the law of melukat rituals.
The reason is because Melukat is part of the rituals of worship of other religions, so it is haraam.
So that’s a review of what Melukat is, which has been done by many top Indonesian artists. Hopefully this review can be useful and add insight about the Melukat ritual!
Contributors : Safitri Yulikhah
