SEMAR

Semar is told not just ordinary ordinary people, but is an incarnation of Batara Ismaya, brother of Batara Guru who is also the king of the gods. There are indeed several versions of the origins of this Semar figure. But all basically said that this figure is the incarnation of a god. Semar is also a lurah who lives in Karangdempel. Karang means barren.While dempel means the determination of the soul. If we pay attention, how much the philosophy of this Semar figure is very admirable. In Javanese philosophy, Semar is called Badranaya. Derived from the word bebadra which means to build means from the base and naya or nayaka which means messenger.It means carrying the nature of building and carrying out God's commands for human welfare. Whereas literally, Semar means the guide of the meaning of life. Physically, Semar is neither male nor female. He androgynous male, but has breasts like women, which is a symbol of men and women. Semar's right hand upwards, the meaning that as a person Semar wanted to say the symbol of the Supreme Single. His left hand is backward, meaning total surrender and absolute and at the same time a symbol of neutral but sympathetic science.

Semar hair "kuncung" like asian boy. The meaning is to say that the kuncung accounting, namely as a servant's personality. Semar as a servant serves the people unconditionally to carry out religious practices according to Allah's orders. When he arrived, Semar always faced up. The meaning is that in the journey of the human child, its manifestation provides an example to always look up or God, the Most Gracious, and the Merciful of the people.

Semar's other very unique physical characteristic is its round body shape. This is a symbol of the earth or the universe, the dwelling place of humanity and other creatures. Semar also seemed to always smile, but his eyes were swollen. It describes the symbol of joy and sorrow. His face looked old, but his hair was curled like a child. This is a symbol of young and old. He is an incarnation of a god, but lives as a commoner. This is a symbol of superiors and subordinates. For me Semar has many features. Aside from physical features, another feature of Semar is its status. Although his status is only as a servant, but his nobleness is paralleled by King Kresna in the Mahabharata story. According to the original version, the advisor of the Pandavas in the Baratayuda war was Krishna. However, in wayang, Pandavas' advisors became two namely Kresna and Semar

It is often said that Semar's weapon is a fart. It is said that Semar's farting could make a headache for palace courtiers who did not carry out their duties according to applicable regulations. In other words, there are palace officials who take actions against the law that are detrimental to the community.

As the incarnation of a god, Semar is also known to be very wise and wise. Can get along with anyone, both with the upper and lower classes. It is also responsive to changing times. However, if he finds injustice and arbitrary actions, Semar will firmly take preventive, persuasive and repressive actions. It could be said that Semar was willing to risk everything for the message he received from the Almighty.

Semar seems to have never known the word sad. When talking is always spontaneous, but it contains the truth. Every story is always entertaining so that the sad person becomes happy. People who are difficult can laugh.

Semar is a picture of a combination of small people as well as heavenly gods. So, if the governments, symbolized by Semar's warriors, listen to the voice of the little people who are like the voice of God, then it is certain that the country they lead will become a superior and peaceful state.

 

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source: kompasiana, writer Edi Kusumawati

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