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"Peras" means "Official Word," thus the use of the "Peras" offering serves to validate and/or formalize a ceremony that has been performed, both physically and spiritually. Outwardly, the Peras offering serves as a means, and spiritually, it is invoked in its offering.
Taleman / Tamas / Ceper
The meaning of Tamas is the symbol of Chakra, the cycle of life, or Vindu (a symbol of pure emptiness/ananda). Ceper / Aledan symbolizes the Catur marga (Bhakti, Karma, Jnana, Raja Marga).
Tampelan and Tukelan Thread
These are two pieces of betel leaf filled with areca nut and lime, placed face to face, then folded and sewn together. This is called the Tampelan or Base. The Tampelan is held together with white Tukelan Thread. The meaning of this Tampelan is (axis - center), which symbolizes the three pillars. The meaning of the Benang Tukelan is purity and a means of binding the nature of the animal. It symbolizes that to achieve success, preparation is necessary: right thoughts, right speech, right vision, right hearing, and right intentions.
Tumpen.
At the front of the Base Tampelan, the Benang Tukelan and money are placed two Tumpeng (a symbol of rwa bhineda – good and bad), symbolizing the crystallization of the worldly to the spiritual. The reason for the two Tumpeng is because, in order to produce a creation, the power of Purusa and Pradhana (the soul/male with the material/female) must be united for success (Prasidha). The Tumpeng symbolizes a person's tenacity in eliminating materialistic elements and ego from their lives so that they can succeed in reaching God.
The Tumpeng is made of rice shaped into a cone, the size of a kojong made of young coconut leaves and banana leaves. The function of the Tumpeng is to serve as an offering to God. The cone-shaped shape, with its point at the top, symbolizes the One God and His infinitely high place, which His followers will reach through pure concentration and control of their desires.
Rerasmen
Rerasmen (side dishes) consist of fried nuts, saur (saur), fish sauce (eggs, chicken, anchovies), eggplant, kecarum (a type of cassava), cucumber, and other dishes adapted to the Kala Patra Village.
Fruit
At the back of the tumpeng (tumpeng) and rerasmen, fruits such as mango, apple, snake fruit, or other fruits are placed, adapted to local conditions. The Lontar "Tegesing Sarwa Banten" states the following:
Sarwa Wija nga; sakalwiring gawe, nga; sane tatiga nga dalang pangrasa hayu, ngalangin ring kahuripan. Meaning: All kinds and varieties of fruit are the results of all actions, namely the three kinds of actions (Tri Kaya Parisudha), which lead to good feelings and can enlighten life.
Snacks
There are many types and varieties of snacks. Their use is also adapted to the type of offering (banten) being served. For Peras (Peras) offerings, Jaja Begina, Uli, and Uli are used.
Gina symbolizes knowing, while red/white Uli symbolizes bright joy and devotion to the Rupaka guru.
Sugarcane
Sugarcane is an offering/banten representing the offering of plants, which are the source of life, so that the living are given strength and safety.
Tape, as a symbol of amerta (a symbol of immortality).
Pantal, as a symbol of satya (a symbol of satya or pageh).
Pelas, a symbol of sincerity and dedication to the ceremony.
Soda/Sodan Banten
Soda Banten is usually offered during Piodalan (anniversary offering), at Merajan, Sanggah, and other major temples. Almost all religious holidays and other important Hindu holidays always use this type of offering.
Ajuman, also called soda (sodaan), is used alone as an offering or to complement sacred daksina and other offerings. The elements of the Ajuman/Soda offering are: 1. The base is tamas/taledan/plaus/petangas, and canang sari. These offerings are used to glorify God (ngajum, respecting, prostrating to God). 2. Nasi penek or "telompokan" is rice shaped in such a way that it is round and slightly flattened. It symbolizes the steadfastness or steadfastness of the heart in glorifying God. In humans, it is a symbol of the marrow that supports human existence.
3. Sampyan Plaus/Petangas; made from young coconut leaves then arranged by folding them into a fan-like shape. This symbolizes that in worshiping God, humans must surrender themselves totally to the lap of God, and not complain too much. The grace of God will descend when His devotees are ready. Sometimes sampyan plaus/petengas.
Banten peras tempeh is often used when Ida Pedanda leads or leads a yadnya ceremony.
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