Cleaver is a tool that reflects the critical acumen and power in life also symbolizes the strength and courage to protect the rights and truth. Is characteristic, both as weapons, agricultural tools, symbol, ornament, or souvenirs.
According Trance siksakandang karesian Canto XVII, Cleaver is the weapon of the farmers and agriculture has its roots in the culture of Sundanese people.
Description.
Cleaver is known as a traditional thing people of West Java (Sunda) which has a sacred value as well as having magical powers. Some researchers claim that the term "Cleaver" is derived from the word kudihyang (kudi and Hyang).Cleaver (also) comes from the word Ujang, which means man or to human. Humans are powerful as King Siliwangi.
Kudi is taken from the ancient Sundanese means weapons that have magic power magic, as a talisman, as repellent reinforcements, for example, to dispel enemies or avoid danger / disease. These weapons are also stored as an heirloom, which is used to protect the home from danger by putting them in a crate or a specific place in the house or by putting it on a bed (Hazeu, 1904: 405-406). Meanwhile, Hyang can be equated with the notion of God in some mythology, but for the people of Sunda Hyang has a meaning and a notch above the Gods, this is reflected in the doctrine of "Dasa Prebakti" which is reflected in the text of Torture Trance Kanda Karesian Ng mentioned "Gods of consecrated in hyang ".
In general, Kujang had understanding as heirloom that has a certain strength that comes from the gods (= Hyang), and as a weapon, from earlier today Kujang occupies a very special position in the community of West Java (Sunda). As an emblem or symbol with niali-philosophical values contained therein, Kujang used as one of the few aesthetic emblem as well as government organizations. In addition, Kujang was also used as a name of various organizations, unity and of course also used by the provincial government of West Java.
In the past Kujang can not be separated from public life because of its function as a Sundanese agricultural equipment. This statement is contained in a codex Torture Trance Kanda Karesian Ng (1518 AD) and the oral tradition that developed in several areas including Rancah area, Kudat. The evidence reinforces the claim that Cleaver as farm equipment we can still see today in Baduy, Banten and Pancer Pangawinan in Sukabumi.
"All kinds of forging, there are three different kinds. Prabu is the Weapon: sword, abet (whip), Pamuk, machetes, teundeut pesos, dagger. Giant who made his god, because it is used to kill. Weapons the farmer is: Cleaver, baliung, homeopathic, kored, tapping knife. Detya who made his god, because it used to take what can be tasted and drunk. Weapons pastor is: when Katri, expression pesos, pesos dongdang, Pangot, pakisi. Danawa who made his god, as used to cut off everything, That's three different types of weapons on the prabu, the farmer and pastor. So if we want to know it all, ask the blacksmith. "
- Trance siksakanda ng karesian Canto XVII.
With the development progress, technological, cultural, social and economic Sundanese people, Kujang also experienced growth and shift shape, function and meaning. From an agricultural equipment, cleaver developed into an object that has its own character and tends to be a valuable weapon symbolic and sacred. The new form of the cleaver as we know at this time expected to be born between 9th century to the 12th century.
Kujang parts.
Characteristics of a cleaver has tajaman side and part names, among others: papatuk / congo (which resembles an arrow tip Cleaver), eluk / reparation (the indentation on the back), cistern (arch prominent on the abdomen) and the eyes (small holes covered with metal gold and silver). In addition to form a very unique material characteristics tend to be thin cleaver, the material is dry, porous and contains many natural metal elements.In Bogor Pantun as told by Anis Djatisunda (996-2000), Cleaver has a variety of functions and forms. Based on the function, Cleaver divided among four others: Kujang Heritage (emblem of grandeur and safety protection), Kujang Pakarang (to fight), Kujang Pangarak (as a ceremony) and Kujang Pamangkas (as a farming tool). While based on the shape of the bar there called Kujang Jago (like the shape of a rooster), Kujang Ciung (like a bird Ciung), Kujang egrets (herons resemble birds / bango), Kujang rhino (rhinoceros resembles), Kujang dragon (mythological animal resembling a dragon) and Cleaver Kuhl (like frogs). Besides, there is also a typology cleaver-shaped blade with a leather puppet heroine as a symbol of fertility.
Mythology.
According to the old man there who gives a very noble philosophy of the Kujang as;Ku-Jang-ji rek neruskeun padamelan sepuh karuhun urang
Janji untuk meneruskan perjuangan sepuh karuhun urang/ nenek moyang yaitu menegakan cara-ciri manusa dan cara ciri bangsa. What is it?
How-Human traits are 5;
Compassion (compassion),
Manners (ethical behavior),
Railroad rafters (speaking of ethics),
Budi Budi Power Bases,
Na Yuda Wiwaha Goods ("Koran Agency".
How are 5 qualities Nations;
Arts;
Bases,
Indigenous,
Literacy,
Culture
Actually there are many implicit philosophy of Kujang which is not just a weapon for defeating the enemy in time of war or just used as another tool.
History Form Kujang.
Kujang value as a talisman or amulet, first appeared in the history of the Kingdom of Padjadjaran Makukuhan and Panjalu. Precisely during the reign of King Kudo Lalean (also called King Horse Lelean on the ground and the Kingdom of Sunda Panjalu Kudat). King Horse Lelean / Kudo Lalean also known as Bunisora and Hyang Guru in Jampang for being a recluse or hermit who qualified in Jampang (Sukabumi).Since then, Kujang gradually kings and nobles used it as a symbol of the Kingdom of authority and supernatural powers. One time, Prabu Kudo Lalean doing penance somewhere. Prabu the sudden inspiration to redesign Kujang form, which has been used as an agricultural tool.
Surprisingly, the latest design which is in the King's mind, shaped like the island of "Java Dwipa", which is known as the island of Java in the present.
After receiving that inspiration, immediately commissioned Mpu prabu Kudo Lalean Supo Windu, a blacksmith of the royal family. He was asked to make a blade like the one in the mind of the King. Initially, Mpu Windu Supo upset about the form of weapons must be made. So before doing the work, Mpu Windu Supo meditation, prabu telescoped nature of the mind. Finally, it can be a shadow in such a neighbor prototype ( prototype ) such weapons had in mind Kudo Lalean .
After the meditation was over, Mpu Windu Supo start work. With magical touches enriched values of spiritual philosophy, then so be a weapon that has a high strength. This is a unique Kujang shape, and becomes a powerful magical object. This weapon has 2 pieces of the striking characteristics. The shape resembles Java and there are 3 holes in a spot on the blade. This is a weapon that the next generation is always associated with the Kingdom of Padjadjaran Makukuhan.
Java itself is a form of philosophy of the ideals of the King, to unite the small kingdoms of Java into an empire headed by the King of Padjadjaran Makukuhan. While the three holes in the blade symbolizes the Trimurti, or three aspects of the Godhead of the Hindu religion, which was also observed by Kudo Lalea. Three aspects of the Godhead refers to Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Hindu Trinity (Trimurti) also represented three major kingdoms of the time. Kingdoms, among others Pengging Wiraradya, which is located in the eastern part of Java; Kambang White Kingdom, which is located in the northern part of Java, and the Kingdom of Padjadjaran Makukuhan, located in the West.
Kujang develop further shape the next generation . Different models have sprung up . When the growing influence of Islam in society , Kujang have experienced their shape resembles the Arabic letter " Syin " . This is an attempt of Pasundan region , namely King Kian Santang ( known also by the name of King Borosngora , and Bunisora Suradipati of royal Panjalu ) , which intends clicking for conversion Pasundan people . Finally Kujang nuanced philosophy of Hindu culture and religion of the past , have been reinvented in accordance with the teachings of Islamic philosophy . Syin itself is the first letter in rhyme ( sentence ) creed in which every man will testify one God and Muhammad as his messenger . By delivering sentences creed and faith in the hearts of this , then every human being automatically converted to Islam .
Manifestations of Islamic values in Kujang arms are extending the blade conform to the shape of the letter Syin. Cleaver latest model should be able to remind the owner with his loyalty to Islam and its teachings. Five holes in Kujang has replaced the meaning of Trimurti. The fifth hole symbolizes the 5 pillars of Islam (pillars of Islam). Since then the model Kujang describe two styles blend designed Kudo Lalean King and King Kian Santang. However Kujang authority as full heirloom weapon "other powers" and could give certain powers to its possessor, remain attached.
During its development, Kujang weapons no longer used by kings and nobility. Ordinary people also often use the same Kujang like the king and nobles. In the Sundanese people, Kujang often seen on display as decorating the house.
It is said that there is a kind of belief that relates to luck , protection , honor , dignity and other . However , there is one thing that should never be done . Namely Kujang display in pairs on the wall with a sharp blade next to the line of sight . It is a taboo or prohibition . Moreover , one should not take a shot of him standing between two Kujang in that position . Reportedly , this will cause the death of that person within 1 year , but no more could be less .
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