Cleaver is a tool that reflects the sharpness and critical power in life also symbolizes the strength and courage to protect the rights and truth. Is characteristic, both as weapons, agricultural tools, symbol, decoration, or souvenirs.
According Sanghyang siksakanda ng Karesian Canto XVII, cleaver is the weapon of the peasants and has its roots in the farming community Sundanese culture.
Description.
Cleaver known as traditional objects people of West Java (Sunda) which has a sacred value and has magical powers. Some researchers claim that the term "cleaver" comes from the word kudihyang (kudi and Hyang. Cleaver (also) derives from the word Sonny, which means human or Manusa. Humans are powerful as King Siliwangi.Kudi taken from Sundanese ancient meaning of weapons that have a powerful supernatural force, as a talisman, as repellent reinforcements, for example, to repel enemies or avoid danger / disease [need citation needed]. These weapons are also stored as an heirloom, which is used to protect the house from harm by putting it in a crate or a specific place in the house or by putting it on the bed (Hazeu, 1904: 405-406). Meanwhile, Hyang can be equated with the notion of gods in some mythologies, but for the people of Sunda Hyang has a meaning and a notch above god, this is reflected in the teaching of "Dasa Prebakti" which is reflected in the script Sanghyang Siksa Kanda Karesian Ng mentioned "god devotion in Hyang ".
In general, Cleaver had understanding as heirlooms that have a certain strength that comes from the gods (= Hyang), and as a weapon, since the first until now Cleaver occupies a very special position in the community of West Java (Sunda). As an emblem or symbol with niali philosophical values contained therein, Cleaver used as one of aesthetics in several organizations and government emblem. In addition, Cleaver was also used as a name of a variety of organizations, unity and of course is also used by the local government of West Java Province.
In the past Cleaver can not be separated from the life of the Sundanese people because of its function as agricultural equipment. This statement is contained in ancient texts Sanghyang Siksa Kanda Karesian Ng (1518 M) and the oral tradition that developed in several areas including in the area of scaffolding, Ciamis. Evidence which substantiates the claim that cleaver as farming equipment can still be seen to this day on the Bedouins, Banten and Pancer Pangawinan in Sukabumi.
"All kinds of forging, there are three different kinds. Weapons of the prabu are: sword, ABET (whip), Pamuk, machetes, teundeut pesos, a dagger. Giant who made his god, because it is used to kill. Weapons peasants are: cleaver, baliung, servant, kored, tapping knife. daitya taken as gods, because it used to take what can be tasted and drunk. Weapons pastor is: when Katri, expression peso, the peso dongdang, Pangot, pakisi. Danawa taken as gods, because it is used to cut off everything, That's three different types of weapons on the prebu, on farmers, on the pastor. So if we want to know everything, ask the blacksmith. "
- Sanghyang siksakanda ng Karesian Canto XVII.
With the progress, technological, cultural, social and economic Sundanese people, Cleaver was experiencing growth and shifting form, 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 it today is estimated to be born between the 9th century to the 12th century.
Parts Cleaver (Kujang).
Characteristics of a cleaver has tajaman side and part names, among others: papatuk / congo (resembling an arrow tip cleaver), eluk / reparation (grooves on the back), cistern (arches stand on the abdomen) and eyes (small hole covered with metal gold and silver). Apart form cleaver very unique material characteristics tend to thin, the material is dry, porous and contains a lot of metal elements of nature.In Bogor Pantun as told by Anis Djatisunda (996-2000), cleaver has a variety of function and form. By function, cleaver divided four among others: Cleaver Heritage (symbol of grandeur and safety protection), Kujang Pakarang (to fight), Cleaver Pangarak (as a ceremonial tool) and Cleaver Pamangkas (as a farming tool). While based on the shape of the blades is nothing called Cleaver Jago (resembling the shape of a rooster), Cleaver Ciung (resembling a bird Ciung), Cleaver egrets (resembling egrets / bango), Cleaver Rhinoceros (resembling a rhinoceros), Cleaver Dragon (mythological animal resembling a dragon) and cleaver Kuhl (like frogs). Besides, there is also typology cleaver blade-shaped shadow play with the heroine as a symbol of fertility.
Mythology.
According to the parents there who give a very noble philosophy of the Cleaver as;Ku-ji Jang-rek neruskeun padamelan elderly karuhun urang
Promise to continue the struggle elder ancestor urang / ancestors namely upholding human and characteristic ways how to characterize the nation. What is that?
Human traits way there are 5:
Compassion (Compassion),Manners (Ethics behave),
Usuk steps (Ethics Speak),
Cultivation Bases Budi,
Na Yuda Wiwaha Raga ("Ngaji Agency".
Nation characteristic way there are 5:
Face,Language,
Indigenous,
Literacy,
Culture
Actually there are many implicit philosophy of Cleaver is not just a weapon for defeating the enemy in time of war or just used as other tools.
History Form Cleaver (Kujang).
Cleaver value as an amulet or talisman, first appeared in the history of the kingdom of Padjadjaran Makukuhan and Panjalu. Precisely during the reign of Prabu Kudo Lalean (also called King Horse Lelean in the land of Sunda and the Kingdom Panjalu Ciamis). King Horse Lelean / Kudo Lalean also known as Bunisora and Hyang Guru in Jampang since become an ascetic or a sage who qualified in Jampang (Sukabumi).Since then, Cleaver gradually kings and nobles used it as a symbol of the Kingdom of authority and supernatural powers. Once, Prabu Kudo Lalean doing penance somewhere. Suddenly the prabu inspired to redesign the shape Cleaver, who had been used as an agricultural tool.
Surprisingly, the latest design in the minds of the King, shaped like the island of "Djawa Dwipa", known as the island of Java in the present. Well, after getting inspiration was, immediately prabu Kudo Lalean commissioned Mpu Windu Supo, a blacksmith from the royal family. He was asked to make the blade as it exists in the mind of the King. At first, Mpu Windu Supo upset about the form of weapons that must be made. So before doing the work, Mpu Windu Supo meditation, the mind of the prabu telescoped. Finally obtained a prototype for shadow neighbor (prototype) such weapons had in mind Kudo Lalean.
After the meditation was over, Mpu Windu Supo started its work. With magical touches enriched spiritual values of philosophy, then be a weapon that has a high strength. This is a uniquely shaped Cleaver, and become a powerful magical object. This weapon has 2 pieces striking characteristics. The shape resembles Java and there are 3 hole somewhere 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 a single kingdom 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 is also observed by Kudo Lalea. Three aspects of the Godhead refers to Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Hindu trinity (Trimurti) also represented three major kingdoms at that time. Kingdoms, among others Pengging Wiraradya, which is located in the eastern part of Java; White Kambang kingdom, which is located in the northern part of Java, and the Padjadjaran Makukuhan kingdom, located in the West.
Cleaver forms develop further in future generations. Different models have sprung up. When the growing influence of Islam in society, Cleaver had experienced their shape resembles the Arabic letter "shin". This is an attempt of the Sundanese region, namely King Kian Santang (known also by the name of King Borosngora, and Bunisora Suradipati of royal Panjalu), who wish to Islamize clicking Sundanese people. Finally nuanced Cleaver Hindu philosophy and religion of ancient cultures, be reconstructed in accordance with the philosophy of Islamic teachings. Shin itself is the first letter in rhyme (sentence) creed in which human stiap will testify of the One God and Muhammad as his messenger. By delivering the shahada and intentions in the heart of this, then every human being is automatically converted to Islam.
Manifestations of Islamic values in Cleaver weapon is expanding the area of the blade that conform to the shape of the letter shin. Cleaver latest model should be able to remind the owner with his loyalty to Islam and its teachings. Five holes on the Cleaver has replaced the meaning of Trimurti. The fifth hole 5 pole symbolizes Islam (pillars). Since then the model Cleaver describes the blend of the two styles designed Prabu Kudo Lalean and Prabu Kian Santang. But Cleaver authority as a weapon heirloom full "other forces" and could give certain powers to its possessor, remain attached.
In its development, Cleaver weapon no longer used by kings and nobility. Ordinary people also often use the same Cleaver as the King and nobles. In the Sundanese people, Cleaver often seen on display as a home decorating.
It is said that there is a kind of faith that relates to luck, protection, honor, dignity and others. However, there are some superstitions are considered a taboo that should not be done. Namely displaying Cleaver in pairs on the wall with a sharp blade next to the line of sight. This is taboo or prohibition. Moreover, one should not take a shot of him standing between two Cleaver in those positions. Reportedly, this will cause the death of that person within one year, but no more can be less. Thank you for reading this article.
Written and posted by Bambang Sunarno. sunarnobambang86@gmail.com
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