ON RELIGIOUS VIEWS OF SUNDA Urang presence in the world INIOleh: Drs. H. Hidayat Suryalaga

ON RELIGIOUS VIEWS OF SUNDA Urang presence in the world INIOleh: Drs. H. Hidayat Suryalaga

    3 Oct 2001 - 5:12 am

    Bismillahirrohmanirrohim,

    Allah Who Wills and Knower created Bani Adam with glory, and subjugated the entire existing in this universe both in the heavens and in the earth for the glory of man; such as that related him in Al-Isra ': 70. Similarly, the existence of nations and tribes, and what does it do, is revealed in Al Hujuraat: 13. As for the culture (which includes aspects of different languages) from the tribes accepted in those sayings in Ar Rum: 22. Regarding the faiths of man, has been well accepted in those sayings of Allah in Al-Kaafiruun: 6. The content of the above verses I include as directions of this writing.

    Tells about the live view Urang Sunda, it will be started from cosmology where Urang Sunda interpreting life and living in the natural world. There are some ancient manuscripts Sunda, among others Sanghiyang Siksa Kanda'ng Karesian (SSKK-1518 AD), Sewaka Darma (17th century AD), Manuscript Ciburuy (17th century AD), and others such as the meaning of the content folkorik Inscription Kawali 7 and 8 ( 13-14 century AD) as well as aspects of Sundanese culture that can be used as a reference.

    How Worldview Urang Sunda in determining the VISION and MISSION existence in the universe. Here is a chart / schematic paradigm. This is expected to facilitate the flow of thought Urang Sunda in negotiating its existence. VISION and MISSION groove Urang Sunda Life is termed RAWAYAN TEAK. In this case Rawayan can be interpreted as a bouffant, bridge, travel, or offspring. While teak is the essence as a journey or process of life in pursuing a groove INALILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHIROJI'UUN.

    TEAK RAWAYAN concise diagram in the form of question and answer:


        Who created us and everything is Nu Ngersakeun - Single Sanghyang in this case created an awareness of monotheistic religion.

        The task of our life on earth is Ngertakeun Earth Lamba the welfare of the natural world.

        The world will prosper when Tri Tangtu on Earth or World Determinants Three plays well, which include: Rama, meaning optimal functioning family as the foundation of a family / family nucleus sakinah, mawadah wa Rohmah. Resi, meaningful as pious ualam / intelligentsia. King, can be interpreted as the holders of bureaucracy for social and cultural life of the nation.

        Any man in this world can serve as Tri Tangtu on Earth, with the condition that they must have the following qualifications: noble Elmuna, which have useful knowledge for life. Pengkuh Agamana, the steadfast and consistent in carrying out the religious life that was followed. Jembar Budayana, extensive knowledge to be used in solving the problems of life.

        Processes interact to achieve Tri Tangtu on Earth must go through the process: Reparation Asih, a gathering process. Silih Sharpening, can be defined as the process of educating each other. Foster reparation, which may put yourself (positioning), proportional and professional. Third SA will eventually create a society which realizes that life is the mutual dependence, attachment, and togetherness interpendency; namely global social life tolerant, egalitarian and equaliter.

        When the 3 SA has been performing well, the human characters / individual Urang Sunda expected to materialize is that according to the strata of human quality according to the rules / norms Urang Sunda. This will be realized in the form of character Manusa Sunda 4 R, namely: Cageur, which can be interpreted as an inner born healthy, healthy physical and psychological, physical and spiritual healthy. In this case we will hear a greeting Urang Sunda is "Kumaha damang?", Not "Kumaha wartosna or Howdy". Bageur, in this case means his life in accordance with religious law, law darigama / positive law and legal conscience. Violating one of the three laws, will say Jelema henteu bageur. BENER, can be defined clearly and correct vision and mission of his life, the man whose life Cageur and bageur. PINTER, in this case means to overcome the problem of living and be able to realize the vision and mission of his life.


    End of human achievements for the welfare of the World Nature is when humans Sunda has been characterized by 4 R. Whatever its function, regardless of any social strata are in good he became citizens: Local, Regional, National, International will always serve as a Tri Tangtu on Earth who are capable of Ngertakeun Earth Lamba and be Ki Sunda Saampar Jagat who Rakhmatan Lil Alamin.

    With quality Ki Sunda as above, God willing will be realization of a society that Madani and Mardotillah. Mindset is called Rawayan Teak is man's consciousness of its existence in a holistic manner. Development and actualization of 7 Rawayan Teak offer is very possible to be absorbed in the curriculum of formal and non-formal education and implemented consistently in every person and institution that are in Tatar Sunda.



    Cultural artifacts Sunda Against Religious Plurality

    Sunda Urang worldview groove like that, it could be assumed that since the beginning of Urang Sunda has been tolerant with anyone as long as they sealur vision and mission with live view Urang Sunda. Because the flow of thought Rawayan Teak consists of seven strata in Sundanese known as Sapta Mandala-Panta Panta which can be interpreted as a seven-level / maqomat / terminant sacred. So at every level / mandala will be in contact with people of different religions / religinya. Sunda Urang therefore, does not make an annoying problem, if in fact they exist alignment in some gradual Mandala earlier.

    The earliest togetherness tolerance in society is Starata Mandala Most Under the principle of human 4 R. When in everyday life have been realized, then by whom and any religion, can tolerate Sunda Urang which is the embodiment of a plurality of ethnic / religious. Actually, this concept could apply Teak Rawayan public and private. This is the plot is said to be the Perennial Philosophy, the Eternal Longing, Tao, Brahman. Jawidan Khirad, Universal Agreement, Primordial Tradition, Philosophy of Tolerance. Sunda Urang live view Rawayan Teak is what I consider the underlying attitude of tolerance Urang Sunda interact with fellow human beings.

    Assessment carefully and tawadhu fondamental should include three levels, namely:


        The study of nature Urang Sunda idea where this is the foundation.
        Sundanese people at once normative studies signs and pillars of culture.
        The study of cultural behavior as accessories urang Sundanese culture.


    With bersendikan paradigm of Islam in various religious order, Urang Sunda should still get around in order to maintain its Islamic. Sundanese people to realize that Madani and Mardotillah, here are a few aspects of Sundanese culture that describes the touch of a religious culture, including:

    Of Buddhism. Pretty much the norms of life (living regulations / ethics of life, not ideanya) taken from the treasures of Buddhism, for example, a charge contained in a manuscript Sewaka Darma, Torture Kanda'ng Karesian and kawih Paningkes. In this case absorbed only limited Living Ethics and rules of behavior manifested in many lives as in the case of artistic and cultured.

    Of Hinduism. Among others absorbed is the term gods. But even then put under Hyang meaning supernatural beings Sunda confidence version. Ngahiyang, which can be applied to the system of government, ceremonies and so forth.

    Kejawen of Trust. When kejawen interpreted as "abangan", then enter the worldview influence Urang Sunda, namely at the level of "traditional beliefs" it is the impact of the behavior of the so-called fairy tirakatan with Kejawen shades as well as kungkum or bath, matigeni, and other behaviors. In some influence kehidupanpun norm. For example, in some places it was the custom to hold a celebration 1 Syuro. Java nuanced concept that Islamic culture was mostly found; for example the concept of Manunggaling Kaula Gusti (Dewaruci), ngelmu (usually using the Java language - Arabic).

    But that needs to be distinguished is a Javanese term (Ka-Jawi-An) with Kasundaan. Kasundaan understanding refers more to the Living Ethics, Behaviour berkehidupan, not be interpreted as a belief system. For example in the use of the phrase: "Kudu nyunda atuh! Henteu nyunda kalakuan Kitu mah! Kumaha Sundana ari!"

    Of Islam. Influence and power of Islamic acculturation very coloring and animating most of the ideas, norms and behaviors Urang Sunda. This is the bias of various events, the extent of alignment of the Idea / Norms and Behavior Islam with Rawayan Teak as the concept of worldview Urang Sunda.

    Of Christianity. When we look at perhaps only a little about the behavior and norms. Does not reach the level of ideas, which is the most basic foundation of faith.

    One proof of artefacts / sites that are unique and shows how the Sunda Urang tolerance in religious berkehidupan, located in Temple Cangkuang - Garut. According to experts, the Cangkuang temple the only temple in Tatar Sunda.


        Berstrukturkan foundations Buddhist influences (such as Borobudur)
        And its architecture is influenced Hindu statue or sculpture in the form of the Statue of Shiva
        On the lean side spreaders tomb of Sheikh Muhammad Arif Islam during the 17/18 century.
        The site is located in Kampung Pulo the traditional Sundanese bersendikan when seen from the layout of the village, all of which are characterized by the traditional rules of Sundanese.


    In the temple site Cangkuang four religious influence can coexist so beautiful and peaceful. Only if we look carefully there is something that can invite a question mark because here are not pictured touch Christian atmosphere. It also needs to be studied aspects of Sundanese culture that is the result of religious syncretism and acculturation other.



    Conclusion

    Nu Maha Ngerasakeun - we call Allah - has created tribes. As one sign of ethnic diversity is and its religious customs. Urang religious Sunda portrayed in Rawayan Teak has been so since the beginning of its Islamic. So for Urang Sunda should have a high tolerance, but must remain in the corridor Rawayan Teak. Urang Sunda do not turn into a human being secular and profane alias only devote themselves to the physical or worldly pleasure without regard to religious values. This is contrary to the nature of the religious azali Sunda Urang monotheistic.

    There is a winged words in the book Tafsir Culture (Clifford Geertz, 1992) the Bali said "It is strange that the Balinese are not Hindu". As for Urang Sunda there byword: "Kacida anehna seagrass Urang Sunda henteu ngagem Isalam Religion". Although Urang Sunda able to tolerate religious plurality, but the family must keep the faith the faith of Islam.