Carve To The Last Fight

Exploring the phenomena that are popping up one by one

Deden, the man who was the guide in the search for Wayan this time, seemed still half unable to believe what he heard. The look in his eyes still shows that what he has believed so far is also based on the daily activities of the people in his place.

"But Mr. Wayan, I still don't agree with the scientific explanation you gave and we believe more in what we have believed and lived all this time," said a man named Deden later.

"Deden, for me it doesn't matter and there's nothing wrong with you still believing that, because even in science, it's still very open to every possibility, no matter how small, and one more thing that science can also be wrong, but as long as it's within the scope of the hypothesis. and it has not yet reached the theoretical level where data and facts tend synchronization of validity, so this will still be biased.” Wayan tried to give his view.

"Can you tell me which part of the article is your doubt, Mr. Wayan?" Once again, Deden tried to compare the article that was believed to be with the opinion of a Wayan who was deep in this field.

"Hmm, try to use your logic a little, Deden, first regarding the findings of the ancient map, that is the reference and the location of the map is found. It is always in a certain area, especially referring to the Middle East region and not to mention the identical incident about a super big flood, as it is written in one of the books of the Abrahamic heritage which they always use as a basis, while many pieces of research refute it. It turns out that it has a lot of similarities with the story of Greek mythology, in this case, the story of Gilgamesh mythology?” Wayan said again.

As if conscious, Deden, who at first swallowed it raw and believed what had been written in various articles he had studied and now began to ask again about his findings. This time, Deden was only fixated on the relics in this place and began not to relate it to several articles which he did not know about the truth.

"So in conclusion, Deden, actually it is one of the wisdom of our ancestors to preserve what they have built and that is the only thing they use or use to protect it."

The two were silent for a moment, a waiter came over and cleaned the table where they had just returned, ordering some snacks and hot drinks to continue the chat or discussion which was now starting to lead to a more personal conversation.

"Mr. Wayan, my question to you this time is brief..., given your name, which is identical to an island as well as mine with characteristics similar to yours, does what you are looking for has anything to do with the Balinese tribe where you come from?" and with an ancestral message regarding a prophecy about the arrival of the interpreter” half-whispered Deden said the last sentence that revealed the little question.

Again, Wayan just smiled hearing this and responded flatly that he did not deny it, but that time had ended for him as time went on and the development of the era consciously developed ways and patterns of logical thinking which gradually eroded myths, which had been there so far.

"Master Wayan, if one day there is some physical evidence or findings related to this, it means that it can be ascertained that the story of our ancestors about the prophecy is not the truth?" Investigate Deden again asked.

"This is the difference between science compared to pedagogy, science is always open and never closes itself to the slightest possibility in its form." Wayan is aware of the limitations of this man named Deden.

"Then what will you do if you come back with what I just said?"

"Hmm ..., this is it Deden "

Wayan then wrote him a link that may still feel friendly and contains some information as a beginner's guide to getting information that has been validated by the government, as well as adding a few notes to maintain the confidentiality of what they have been doing so far.

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Upon Wayan's return from his previous activity, which is currently preparing some logistics for the continuation of the next search process with Satriya, his eyes did not stop reading and tracing his social media accounts, where several historical findings were broadcast in a certain period that seemed to appear simultaneously as a phenomenon. . Not to mention the sending of incoming messages or notifications on his social media homepage asking him to register or just to clarify.

For some reason, his mind still remembers some of the results of discussions with the guide man named Deden, which according to him still leaves one big question that makes him have to go back and repeat what he has left behind. Including some old stories that are always told by his parents and relatives before he left and left his homeland.

And it's no longer a secret that several stories and things related to these historical myths have now been scattered on almost all websites in the digital world, which Wayan's fingers are now unconsciously starting to browse and read them again from the beginning about the Bali Majapahit Tribe. a tribe that inhabits the island of Bali which is influenced by Majapahit cultural customs, which originated from Mahapati Gajah Mada's goal of unifying the archipelago, along with the Majapahit community entourage to Bali. The tribes that inhabit the island of Bali, namely Bali Mula, Bali Aga, and Bali Majapahit, are mostly ethnic groups from Bali Aga and Bali Majapahit.

The Balinese Majapahit tribe is a tribe that comes from a society that adheres to Hindu beliefs and Majapahit customs. This tribe came after the envoy from Majapahit. The Balinese Majapahit or Wong Majapahit era began in the 14th century, which was precisely in 1350 AD, during the time of Sri Krishna, who came from Kepakisan Kediri as Gajah Mada's envoy to inhabit the Bali region.

The uniqueness of the Balinese Majapahit tribe in terms of livelihood is farming in the fields, in the plains. And have one subak or the same air source. The Balinese Majapahit tribe is also believed to have had a major influence on the architecture of the Puri or Keraton. The influence of Majapahit developed in Balinese culture in the plains and also the influence of the Majapahit kingdom developed in the village of Menyali in about 633 AD.

At first, there was no basic concept of settlement in the village of Menyali when Majapahit entered the village. Mengali Village then has a Tri Hita Karana concept structure. This is evidenced by the location of the Kahyangan Tiga Temple, residential areas, and also a place for the Great Setra. Menyali Village is a place where the culture of the Bali Mula and the Balinese Majapahit tribes mix, which have a mutually tolerant attitude in terms of religious ritual ceremonies, government, or daily behavior. Mutual tolerance is the activity of traditional ceremonies and rituals of the Bali Mula and Bali Majapahit tribes together in carrying out in the same temple, and mutual tolerance by performing rituals in one place at the Desa Temple, and also mutual tolerance such as the distribution of subak, as well as settlements in the village. the village.

Inhabiting the area of ​​​​Bali for the people of Majapahit began with an expedition carried out by the Majapahit Kingdom in 1343 AD. This is proven by the existence of puri which means palace or palace. Puri comes from the word pur which means fortress. There is no remaining evidence of the existence of a puri or palace from the previous Balinese kings before the reign of 1343 AD by this gives confidence that the influence of Majapahit gave rise to the Puri in the Bali region.

The previous Balinese king, Sri Asta Sura Ratna Bumi Banten, who had been supported by the Majapahit kingdom, did not leave a trace of the palace/castle which is thought to be around Pejeng-Be predecessor. When Bali was controlled by Majapahit, a new Balinese king named Sri Kresna Kepakisan who inhabited the Puri or Kraton Samprangan area of ​​Gianyar was sworn in today. Puri Sampangan is the seat of government as the center of the new Bali. Today, this is an area that is remembered as the former army of Majapahit, when Gajah Mada conquered the King of Bali, Sri Asta Sura.

Sri Kresna Kepakisan who came from Majapahit had an impact that could affect the new government system. Nobles belonging to the elite aristocratic group participated in forming layers of government. This had an impact on the shift in the throne and the role of the royal nobles of Ancient Bali. After the establishment of new castles by the Descendants of King Gelgel or the aryas (nobles), as a whole, the castles were founded based on maintaining the continuity of Majapahit influence. Not only that, this palace or palace of Majapahit was used as a reference in the establishment of further castles. In the social aspect, the castle is the residence of the king who has the power of the entire kingdom. In terms of politics, the castle is the center of government in a kingdom.

History of Majapahit Identity

Starting from the conquest of the Bali Aga Tribe who inhabited Bali before Majapahit. The Bali Aga tribe is believed to be a tribe that Mahapatih Gajah Mada is difficult to reject, who wants to unite the archipelago in the Bali region. Bali was conquered by Gajah Mada in 1343. This affected the social and cultural aspects, which gave birth to differences in social class or stratification determined by the nobility or could be called feudal. Before the conquest of Bali by Majapahit, Balinese people recognized a more open and egalitarian social stratification that was equal or equal.

The arrival of this Majapahit which is now called the Bali Majapahit Tribe or Wong Majapahit and the original Bali, namely the Bali Aga Tribe. This native Balinese tribe made Majapahit take nine years to conquer Bali.

After the conquest of Bali, the governor of Gajah Mada gave the mandate of Sri Kresna Kepakisan in 1352-1380 AD who was sent as the king of Bali to inhabit the Samprangan palace, Gianyar. With 15 aryas (high officials or regents in Javanese royal administration in ancient times), Sri Kresna Kepakisan formed his caste. Sri Kresna Kepakisan has a background as a Majapahit Brahmin who came from Kediri. Not only 15 Aryans but there were also 3 Wesias and Javanese Kaula Soldiers who took part in the new government led by Sri Kresna Kepakisan. This formed a government structure that developed in Bali as Wangsa and soroh (sub-wangsa).

This characteristic of the Balinese Majapahit tribe has a great influence on religious beliefs, namely Hinduism, therefore the Balinese Majapahit tribe has another name, namely Balinese Hindus. Balinese Hindus belong to four dynasties, namely Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, and Sudras. The crowned ruler of the government elite. Meanwhile, Sri Krishna Kepakisan has the highest rank of the Kshatriya clan and is called Ksatrya Dalem.

The aryas from Java and their descendants were enthroned in the rank of Wangsa Kesatria which were also called aryas. The Vaisya dynasty is occupied by the descendants of Ton Kober, Tan Kaur, Tan Mundur. Meanwhile, Wangsa Sudra is a community of Majapahit warriors and Javanese people who have mingled with the original Balinese people.

The nobility of Majapahit had dominating power and differences in understanding or dualism between the layers of the Balinese Majapahit or Balinese Hindu community with the original Bali or Bali Aga. This is because the original Balinese did not have a Wangsa system as a result of losing the war to ordinary people. This system was enforced by the Balinese Majapahit tribe or wong Majapahit which was dominated by Javanese aristocratic rulers.

After Sri Kresna Kepakisan was permitted by his son named A Samprangan, then power was allowed by Dalem Ketut Ngelesir in 1380 AD-1400 AD, which was originally in Samprangan, Gianyar was transferred to the Gelgel palace, Klungkung. This Gelgel kingdom became a big palace with the relationship between the VOC and the Makassar palace. This gelgel has ruled in Lombok and Blambangan, which are still under the rule of Majapahit.

During this period of the Gelgel palace, the layers of the Balinese government experienced increasingly complicated developments. The composition of the layers of Government developed to resemble a closed caste.

This Gelgel kingdom will be considered as a continuation of the greatness of Majapahit. Especially in the field of Hindu religion. This contemporary identity is functionally experiencing the continuation of the 21st century by the Majapahit Kingdom of Bali

Ksatrya Dalem, who is a direct descendant of Sri Kresna Kepakisan, has developed from generation to generation which has a unique position in each stratified identity. In the vertical lineage of King Ksatrya Dalem, he has the positions of I Dewa Agung (King), I Dewa for men, and I Dewa Ayu for women, and various variations depending on the wife. As for Arya, as a follower of Krishna Kepakisan, who has the position of I Gusti for men and I Gusti Ayu for women, the variations also depend on the wife. Then for Vaisya, he has the position of Gusi or Si, which will later become Gusti, because Gusi or Si is considered less high.

The granting of a new title or position had an impact on Gajah Mada's political policies to gain loyalty and devotion to the power of Majapahit.

This strategy was later carried out by the Dutch in the 20th century, namely in 1920 by enacting a new title for the descendants of Ksatrya Dalem which made the Regent for the position of Regent in the Bali area given the new title Anak Agung or Cokorda. Cokorda position for Regent in Badung, Tabanan, and Klungkung areas. The position of Anak Agung for the Regents of Jembrana, Buleleng, Bangli and Gianyar. Another title of Anak Agung is the Regent of Karangasem. In the area of ​​the vassal king in the Ubud area, Regent Ubud has the title Cokorda or Anak Agung. The previous titles Dewa and Gusti experienced extinction because they were not considered high enough.

Nine years was the time it took for Majapahit to conquer Bali, even if it was a trick. In 1343 and 1380 Bali was subject to the consideration of the King of Bali. But the resistance did not stop, the indigenous Balinese tribesmen who could not accept defeat and could not accept the arrival of Majapahit fled to the mountainous region of Bali.

Even though Majapahit had embraced the Bali Aga figures, namely the Bendesa and Pasek, not a few had put up a fight, so there were opposing categories of Triwangsa and Jaba Wangsa. The Triwangsa group is looking for its ancestral roots to Majapahit. The Triwangsa is distinguished between the direct descendants of the king (Dalem), so it is known as the Dalem Knights and the Kshatriyas.

thousands of years have passed, now the Majapahit Kingdom no longer exists, precisely since 1478 AD. Now in social life, there is no caste anymore but in some informal interactions in everyday life, there is communication about nobility status or antuk linggih.

There are still castes in closed mobility. Today there are still Balinese people who are looking for legitimate descendants or legitimacy from nobles who have the title Arya from Majapahit, Kediri, or Java, and without even realizing it Wayan himself is even proud that they are descendants of Majapahit, which gives the impression of maintaining the previous system of origin. they love themselves.

Lontar is a characteristic of the Balinese Majapahit tribe. This is as a means of recording genealogical names using Javanese letters or Javanese script. These Javanese Lontar and Script materials show that they are the descendants of the Javanese or Majapahit descendants. And this is one of the things that has remained a mystery to this day. With the physical evidence that is very real, it is the only statement that what was told by the previous parents was not a mere fabrication. One more thing that sticks out in his memory is the story about "The Translator" who is still very trusted, even by all people in this country.