Senin, 28 Mei 2018

News Item



"RATNA" Conjured Up Used Goods Becomes a Beautiful Jar and a Tissue Place for Ramadan


The board and members of the Autonomous Organization of NA or Nasyiatul Aisyiyah, Purworejo branch on Sunday, May 27, 2018 held RATNA (Ramadan on Training) at Da'wah Building of Muhammadiyah Regional Leadership, Purworejo.
This event was attended by class B fourth semester, students of English Department and some students of PGSD program of Muhammadiyah University Purworejo. The event which started at 8.45 a.m was filled with material about PHIWM or Muhammadiyah People's Living Guideline by Tri Rahmawati. The material discussion sessions took place interestingly enough to see some of the participants present enthusiastically ask several questions about the issues related to their daily lives.
The event that became the agenda of the field of Kaderisasi and Keislaman NA was also attended by Mrs. Nur Azizah as the leader of NA. In addition to attending and accompanying activities, she also took part in answering questions from participants. 

The event became more interesting when participants were not only given material about Islam but also invited to develop themselves through creativity to process used goods. 
"Eid will come soon, it will be more interesting if the jars presented at the table are decorated by knick-knacks so that people are more interested and will certainly give more aesthetic value. But here we use only used items such as patchwork or buttons that have been unused clothes. It Can also use flannel cloth, ribbons, or others that roughly the price is cheap" said Galang Rismawati, the person in charge of the event as well as the speaker in this session.

According to her, this activity is one of the efforts so that students were motivated to deceive themselves through their simple skills.
"As a women at least we should have skills that we can use someday. Because after all women have an important role in the household. " She added when teaching how to make decorations for jars to participants.
This event also received a positive response from the participants who attended. One of the participants, Hani Nur Anisah, admitted happy because this event was considered able to give or to instill positive values to the students. Especially to fill the activities of students in the month of Ramadan.
"This event adds my insight into the religion of Islam. We know how to live properly according to the guidelines. My feelings are very happy. I did not expect to get a reward as a reciprocity because I had asked a question. I think this event is quite interesting, it's just that I think it needs to be socialized to the public about this organization. So that participants can also be more, and with more participants of course the event should also be packed with more interesting. Maybe next year. "Said Hani kindly.
The event was finished at 12.30 p.m and the activity ended by taking photos together.


Senin, 21 Mei 2018

EXPOSITION TEXT "HOW TO ENCOURAGE ENGLISH DEPARTMEN STUDENTS TO SPEAK ENGLISH MORE OFTEN AND CONFIDENTLY"


EXPOSITION TEXT
"HOW TO ENCOURAGE ENGLISH DEPARTMEN STUDENTS TO SPEAK ENGLISH MORE OFTEN AND CONFIDENTLY"

Language is the ability that people use to communicate with others. In this world there are many kinds and varieties of languages ​​that must be different according to the context of their use. Indonesian becomes a national language that must be known and controlled by all citizens of Indonesia. Nevertheless, Indonesia is currently in an era of globalization and has a great challenge to play a role in the ASEAN Economic Community or the MEA. Therefore, the people of Indonesia are required to be able to master a foreign language, especially the international language is English.
Seeing this, not a few people finally chose to continue their studies in English majors, especially here is the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, English Department. From the 'title' it is clear that this faculty is a 'factory' that produces English teachers. In addition, the choice for FKIP English graduates is also very much because the ability to communicate with English is required in almost all areas. Moreover, there is one advantage of English in FKIP. Students are not only prepared to CAN speak English, but also CAN TEACH English to others. But the question is whether all students of English Department have really learned English well? Are they able to communicate in English fluently and confidently? Can they be role models for others who do not learn English?
In fact, many things still do not fill public expectations. Currently not a few students of English Education Studies Program who have not fully able to learn the subject that should be mastered. One is to speak English. Many students ignore this factor. They speak English only when they are in speaking  class or when the teacher asks them to speak English. Nonetheless the students still do not want to be active and choose more silence. This would be detrimental to the students themselves. Why? Because when they are already in the community they will compete with graduates of English Department from other universities. If their ability is so far left behind then the prospects of work that they have will be less. Besides, speaking English fluently and confident will also make people more appreciate them. Indirectly they will also be ready to face the development of the times, especially MEA, because having the ability to speak in English well and correctly will minimize misunderstanding when they talk to the native speakers someday.
The lack of ability of students in speaking English is actually caused by several factors. Among them is the lack of motivation in them to learn. This makes students reluctant to try and try. Those who like it usually assume that college is a duty. So, once the class has finished their task will also be completed. Especially if students who enter the English Department has no interest in the courses they study. They enter into it only because they are forced or as alternatives to being unemployed who have no activity.
Another reason that students choose not to talk too much in English is because they do not have much vocabulary and grammar. They are eager to speak in English but they are afraid that if the word they use is inappropriate and the sentence is incorrect. It is also actually influenced by how the learning method they use. It may be that the method they use is less effective but they still use it because they do not know what method is appropriate and can facilitate them. In addition some students are also too comfortable to learn on their own so they do not have friends to give each other an evaluation that actually can make them a better learner again.
From the above  reasons, the student can actually take some solutions. First and foremost is to foster motivation in themselves. The greatest motivator is ourselves. Others are just a supporting factor that takes a bit of a role in this. Begin to get used to learning and loving what we learn. There is no compulsive word when we work on something, because it is the same we are just wasting time. Enterprises in learning should not be solely intended to abort obligations but intended as a field of worship. What we always look for and the benefits will always flow even though we are dead.
Second, about the lack of vocabulary and grammar. In this case the student should try hard because after all vocabulary and grammar is an important factor that will help us in speaking english. It will also show how well we speak. To get a lot of vocabulary students should read more often, listen and practice. Doing it repeatedly every day will make the brain automatically record and store it in memory. So it is with grammar. To learn this the students must really know and understand the existing theories, then make it in a simple formula that can make them easier in using it. After that, apply in the form of sentences delivered orally in particular. When the vocabulary of students is quite a lot and their understanding of grammar is good enough then they will easily speak in English with confidence. And make it a fun pleasure.
Third, about the methods which students use in learning. In fact each student has a different method or way - different in learning English, especially speaking. But generally when they learn English they often learn first is reading and then writing, listening and finally speaking. This method indirectly makes students not accustomed to speak in English. From this case we may be able to imitate the children and their mother. Young children learn from their mothers from listening and then uttering. Imitate what her mother had said before she could read and write. Therefore there is a term whose name is 'mother tongue'. This also happens to native speakers. English is their daily language which automatically is very beneficial to them. So, to improve the ability to talk students should listen to more conversations, dialogue, songs or English-language movies. From there, they will know how to speak english correctly with a good pronountiation like a native speaker.
Fourth, about self-study or self-taught. In some cases, self-taught learning is enough to help students learn. But not always so if in language, especially in this case is learning to speak. In learning to speak english students need friends. Why? Because language is a tool to communicate. From the communication it will happen good lead relation. Who hears and who speaks. Students will support each other and evaluate the mistakes they encounter. Especially if the friend who was invited to speak already experts in the field. Then they will get new insights that will certainly be very useful.
Allow students to form their own gang. In this case the gang can not be said as something negative because the gang here is a gang that makes them learn to speak in English every day. In this gang there are rules must always communicate using English every day, as well as other rules that support their mission in learning to speak in english. From here, Students will get used to speaking English in front of others. Automatically, their confidence will increase. And their speaking will be much better.



Senin, 07 Mei 2018

Nulis Yuk Community



Nulis Yuk Community

Nulis Yuk community is a community in which people like to write. A community that embraces people who love the world of writing and reading. This community was formed in October 2016 by a young writer from Palembang, Sri Jayanti or more familiar called Jee. The main purpose of establishing this community is to unite people with one vision and purpose, that is to learn together about the world of literacy. 


Jee actually did not intentionally create Nulis Yuk community. The author of the book "Diary Jiwa", which known to be very active in the world of authorship, is often uploaded her writings to social media and it turns out that many who like her writings then want to learn to write with her. So she decided to open Kelas Belajar Menulis Online (KBMO) in early 2016.The longer it was quite a lot of KBMO enthusiasts and come from various circles. The work of the members of KBMO also received a positive response from the net citizens. Seeing the development of her writing class, Jee was finally inspired to create a writing community called Nulis Yuk


Nulis Yuk is not an official organization that has an organizational structure such as chairman, treasurer, secretary and others. The community is managed by Jee herself and her husband, Fazar Firmansyah, who is also a writer and active in the world of literacy. They are the managers of the learning system, the data of the members, the learning materials, and others. But in collaboration Jee more often appear to accompany the members of KBMO and Nulis Yuk. While her husband more work in the behind of the scenes to take care of the system. In addition to the two of them there is another admin who helps in administrative matters, tasked to reply the chat and provide information to the public through WhatsApp, Instagram or another social media.

Currently members of the Nulis Yuk community have more than 1500 people who come from various regions in Indonesia. They come from various circles ranging from teenager, adult , not even a little who is aged 30 years and over. The majority of the members are beginners or new people in the world of authorship. This underlies the Nulis Yuk community to focus more on writing motivation. So, how do this community motivate new people to learn to write. Till people are motivated that everyone can write, that everyone has the same chance to be a writer that everyone has the same opportunity to publish a book.

Recruitment system from Nulis Yuk community will usually be announced through social media Nulis Yuk. To be able to join the candidate members must register and pay the registration fee which will usually be different from each batch. After registering the candidate members will follow the writing class first by joining Kelas Belajar Menulis Online (KBMO). During the course, candidate members will get the task and must follow the challenges that presented by KBMO. After successfully completing the challenge,  the 
candidates can join with Nulis Yuk community.
 There are times when the challenge hold by Nulis Yuk applies not only to the members of Nulis Yuk itself but is open to the public.Even sometimes people from abroad also follow this challenge by sending their writing.

Both KBMO and Nulis Yuk the systems are online. So the class and all the activities undertaken can not be separated with the virtual world. The members will learn together with coach through the WhatsApp group. When will they learn, how to send the assignment, and the others have been neatly arranged so as not to create the impression of confusion or irregularity. To be more conditioned, Jee made two groups for the Nulis Yuk community. The first group is a free chat group. In this group everyone is free to share, joke, and dialogue about their daily activities. The second group is a group that created specifically to learn about writing. Usually only accessible when the class is in progress. If in the first group everyone has the freedom of when they will speak, in this second group they will be more organized with a moderator who will guide during the class. The speakers or coach who will fill in writing classes are usually Jee and also her husband, but not infrequently they bring speakers from outside the community who are competent in the field. But even if everything is done by online, at several times the community of Nulis Yuk hold a meeting too in a agreed area. This meeting is used to add more intimacy among the members. The agenda is also diverse in every meetings such as discussions, Nulis Yuk community evaluation, and sometimes simultaneously with the book review event.



By joining the Nulis Yuk community people will get some facilities. They will get certificates, 8 books for the winners in every challenge, the science of authorship, join the writing community and certainly get the opportunity to write a book together and publish their own book. Currently at least 40 percent of Nulis Yuk members have successfully published their own books and some anthology books result from collaboration of members of KBMO or Nulis Yuk.













Here are some books by the members of KBMO or Nulis Yuk community.

                               


Senin, 30 April 2018

The Point of GESTAPU Dempes Kaliwiro (Skull Track)



The Point of GESTAPU Dempes Kaliwiro
(Skull Track)

The point of GESTAPU Dempes Kaliwiro is a location that serves as a mass grave for members of the Communist Party of Indonesia or PKI. GESTAPU itself is an abbreviation of Gerakan September Tiga Puluh that took place in 1965. In that year the massacre of PKI members took place in large numbers in various regions including in Yogyakarta and Klaten. 24 members  of PKI from both areas were taken to Dempes hill  precisely located in Mandalika hamlet, Tanjunganom village, Kaliwiro district, Wonosobo regency to be killed. Then their corpses were buried en masse on the slopes of the Dempes hills.
In 2000 this grave was unloaded. Demolition gained support from TNI and local police. The demolition was done by Yayasan Penelitian Korban Pembunuhan 1965-1966 (YPKP 65). The result of demolition in the form of bones is then buried properly and returned to his family. From this event the Kaliwiro - Sawangan line is called the Skull Track with one of the areas on the hillside of Dempes as the Point of GESTAPU or people often refer to it as the PKI Tomb. 

At night, this place will be a very quiet place, because though the main route to the city of Wonosobo but this path has no illumination. In addition the form of the street can also be said to be quite extreme, because there are many sharp corners where the other side is high cliffs and the other side is a fairly steep ravine. This place is often referred to as a haunted area because many people from within the region or outside the area often find the frightening figures aka ghosts on this path. Some people sometimes choose to cancel their journey over this area when it's too night. People believe that the ghosts they see are the souls of PKI victims who were once buried en masse in this area. But many also say that this place is already famous haunted before the victims of the PKI buried en masse here.

Apart from that horrible side of mystery, the point of GESTAPU Dempes Kaliwiro is actually an interesting place ,because the location of this area is higher than other areas. From this path people will be able to see the whole sub-district of Kaliwiro from a distance surrounded by rows of hills and green trees. People usually go here to simply seek entertainment and calm the mind by enjoying sunrise and sunset while enjoying the breeze of the trees. At night, from this point people will be treated to interesting scenery. Light cobbles and vehicles throughout Kaliwiro area will look like the light of stars that fall and scattered on the ground. In the good wheather the moon and stars will look beautiful viewed from this point. .This is what underlies the construction of a substus in Dempes area. Although for now it needs to be improved and renovated or even added. 

During Ramadan this place will usually be very crowded even though it is not a tourist place. This place is regarded as a place that is perfect for 'ngabuburit' or wait for the breaking of the fast. In recent years some people have tried their luck by selling here. One of the famous is “Es Duren Pak Muslih” that located just above the point of GESTAPU.

Minggu, 15 April 2018

Narrative text "Paramesywari the Deaf"



"Paramesywari the Deaf"

The sun rose and drove the fog. Hundreds of glorious mountaintops touch the sky. Over time clouds were seen hanging in the sky of the transition season. The day was right on 937 Saka. The moon disappeared in the cold that lasts for night.
The Palace looked deserted since the departure of Sri Baginda Danjaya. Remained Paramesywari Kinasih along with her loyal servants in Pendopo Keputren. But almost a quarter of windu Yang Ayu Kinasih did not come out from Bilik Agung. Seen by the servant, Yang Ayu did not move from the contemplation. She did not read rontal from the brahmans. She did not glance at the Ramayana story on the burning ground wall. Everyday just sang the poems from Maha Guru. The Songs which believed by people can not longer entertain the heart. Yang Ayu did not eat a bite of rice. The Servants were not rarely expelled away. She just stayed alone and silence. Only one servant named Inang who is faithful to accompany. Kept Yang Ayu's body, which was getting wilted every day.
"Oh..Yang Ayu. Eat some food, please. Then wipe your body that had been untouched by water in Kawi's slopes. As the sun is rising, I will bring Yang Ayu to the behind of Pendopo Keputren. There is a Melinjo tree below which there is a bamboo couch for you to sit on. I'll comb Yang Ayu's hair and I'll tuck the flower of Ceplok Piring from the Forbidden Garden " Inang persuade.
"Dear God, sit you right beside me. Have you heard the winds sung beautiful verses of Hyang Surya at dusk? Today the sun seems to be engulfed by Betharakala. While this small and wilted body has not yet reached the west to get a peace of heart from  waves rippling "Yang Ayu Kinasih bowed her head on Inang, then she was dropping her tears.
"It is not true if Yang Ayu talks about the west. Yang Ayu's place is in the east. It is not even possible if Yang Ayu imagines the waves, while the splash of the river is the real one. Yang Ayu will get a peace of heart when Yang Ayu stops listen to worldly voices. " Inang was grabbing Yang Ayu's shoulder then stroking her long dull hair.
"Oh my Inang. Is it true that I am the most wicked manifestation? "
"For Jagad Pramudita, maybe someone else hates you. But do they know about you? They only know about the Paramesywari. There is no game in your melodious poems. The Majesty is not hooked on you by a spell. Your sorrow is not a lie. Your tears are not fake " Inang felt hurt saw her Paramesywari kneeling in helplessness.
"Oh no… My Inang. The words of the people it may be true. I do not deserve to be Paramesywari. I Brahmani should not sit on the throne with Satria. This 20-year-old girl doesn't know about the country or anything else. I am just the daughter of the Sudra who should be cultivating a field with a hoe. Not made beautiful by you every day" Kinasih crying harder. Even the birds went powerless listening to the pain.
"Dear God ... Please forgive me. Who says that Yang Ayu is inappropriate? There is no more in this country that deserves to accompany Sri Baginda Danjaya. It is not wrong if a Brahmin accompanies Satria, even gods have confirmed that caste will be transformed by the human dharma itself " Inang was increasingly confused with the Pramesywari which drifting in the words of people.
"Oh Inang ... may be true if Sri Baginda Danjaya left this palace because he did not want to have a wife like me that almost four years marriage has not been able to contain his successor. Is it true that your Majesty went to marry another woman prettier than me, wiser than my verses? " Paramesywari's voice was husky.
"Oh great universe, don't you justify Yang Ayu's words. Yang Ayu, Paramesywari, Sri Baginda Danjaya is a wise knight.His dharma no doubt. He is the most faithful among the previous kings. It's enough of Yang Ayu's beautiful face for him. Not less Yang Ayu's wisdom for him. " Inang did not gave up  assuring the Paramesywari.
"Tell me .. oh my Inang .. what's less than me?"
The cold wind of transition showed up. Inang lifted Pramesywari's head from her lap.
"Oh Yang Ayu ... the ocean knows your race is wider than it is. Being able to hear is a gift, but once in a while Yang Ayu must also become deaf. From the talk of the people who are never satisfied by his lust. As long as they still have the tongue, then during that time they will be able to sing grief for others. But cutting the tongues of people just to protect our feelings is not justified, Yang Ayu. We must be able to cut the bad feelings ourselves "
"What should I do, Oh My Inang?" The Paramesywari wiped his tears.
"Come out Yang Ayu. Stop hiding away like this. Get out from the palace. Be the real Paramesywari. Give us orders and we as servants will be happy to do so. Go back to your old Majesty. Restore that confidence in Your Majesty. Sing again the wisdom poems "
"Oh my Inang ..."
"For the sake of the Universe Pramudita, even the mountain will not listen to the talk of the people and the cave will not echo it to you. Yang Ayu, there are still many days that the Gods offer for you, don't just these days which you are looking at "
Feeling that her Inang was true, then from that day Pramesywari Kinasih made herself deaf. She was deaf from the words of the person who weakened it. He returned to his old self, a respected Paramesywari of the whole country. Paramesywari who is famous for her wisdom. Pramesywari that no longer fallen just because of people's words. Paramesywari who plunged into the battle field lifted the sword.


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"Paramesywari yang Tuli"

Metari meninggi kejar mengejar mengusir kabut. Ratusan pandang gunung – gunung agung meninggi menyentuh langit. Selang beberapa waktu awan – awan terlihat bergantungan di langit musim pancaroba. Hari itu tepat pada 937 Saka. Bulan menghilang berganti dingin yang berkepanjangan kala malam.
Istana terlihat sepi sejak kepergian Sri Baginda Danjaya. Tersisalah Paramesywari Kinasih beserta abdi setianya dalam Pendopo Keputren. Namun sudah hampir seperempat windu Yang Ayu Kinasih tak juga keluar dari Bilik Agung. Dilihatnya oleh pelayan , Yang Ayu tak juga beranjak dari perenungan. Tak dibacanya rontal – rontal dari para Brahman. Tak diliriknya ukiran kisah Ramayana di dinding tanah yang di bakar. Setiap hari hanya menyanyikan syair – syair dari para Maha Guru. Lagu – lagu yang diyakini oleh orang – orang  tak mampu lagi menghibur hati. Yang Ayu tak juga makan sesuap nasi.  Pelayanpun tak jarang diusir pergi. Dia hanya h sendiri dan berdiam diri. Hanya pelayan yang seorang itu bernama Inang selalu setia menemani. Meriasi tubuh Yang Ayu, yang semakin hari semakin layu.
“Makanlah duhai Yang Ayu, lalu bersihkanlah badan yang sudah berapa hari tak tersentuh air itu di pancuran kali lereng Kawi. Saat matahari sudah meninggi, akan Inang bawa Yang Ayu ke belakang Pendopo Keputren. Di sana ada pohon Melinjo yang di bawahnya terdapat dipan bambu untuk kau duduki. Akan ku sisir rambut Yang Ayu ini dan kuselipkan kembang Ceplok Piring dari Taman Terlarang” si Inang membujuk.
“Duhai Inangku yang dikasihi, duduklah kau tepat disampingku. Pernahkah kau dengar angin bersahut menyanyikan syair – syair indah tentang Hyang Surya saat senja? Hari ini matahari seolah akan ditelan oleh Betharakala. Sedangkan badan kecil dan layu ini belum juga sampai di barat untuk mendapatkan sesanti dari merdunya ombak yang beriak” Yang Ayu Kinasih menundukkan kepala pada Inangnya, menjatuhkan air matanya dan tersedan – sedan.
“Bukanlah tepat jika Yang Ayu membicarakan tentang barat. Tempat Yang Ayu adalah di timur. Tidaklah juga mungkin bila Yang Ayu membayangkan Ombak, sedangkan gemercik sungai adalah yang nyata. Sesanti itu akan Yang Ayu dapatkan bila Yang Ayu berhenti mendengarkan suara – suara duniawi” Inang meraih bahu Yang Ayu dan menepuk – nepuknya. Membelai rambut panjangnya yang kusam.
“Benarkah jika aku adalah penjelmaan yang Maha Dusta?”
“Demi Jagad Pramudita. Boleh jadi yang lain membenci. Tapi tidakkah mereka tahu tentang Yang Ayu? Mereka hanya tahu tentang Sang Paramesywari.  Tidaklah ada permainan dalam syair – syairmu yang merdu. Tidaklah juga Sang Baginda terpikat padamu karena mantra. Tidaklah dusta dukamu Yang Mulia, Tidak juga palsu air matamu” Inang menangis melihat Paramesywari bersimpuh dalam ketidak berdayaan.
“Oh tidak Inangku. Boleh jadi benar ucapan para Kawula itu. Aku tidaklah pantas menjadi Paramesywari. Aku Brahmani tidak seharusnya duduk bertahta mendampingi Satria. Tahu apa gadis 20 tahun ini tentang negeri. Aku hanyalah putri kaum Sudra yang sepantasnya mengolah ladang dengan cangkul. Tak dirias olehmu setiap hari di sini” Tangisan Kinasih semakin keras. Bahkan burung – burung pun pergi tak kuasa mendengarkan deritanya.
“Ya Dewa… Ampunilah hamba. Siapakah yang mengatakan bahwa Yang Ayu tidaklah pantas? Sungguh tak ada lagi di negeri ini yang pantas mendampingi Sri Baginda Danjaya. Tidaklah salah jika seorang Brahmani mendampingi Satria, bahkan dewa telah membenarkan bahwa kasta akan dirubah oleh dharma manusia itu sendiri” Inang semakin bingung menghadapi Sang Pramesywari yang terhanyut dalam omongan – omongan orang.
“Oh Inang… boleh jadi benar jika Sri Baginda pergi dari Pekuwuan sebab ia tak sudi memiliki istri sepertiku yang hampir setengah windu pernikahan belum juga mampu mengandung penerusnya. Benarkah Sri Baginda pergi untuk memperistri wanita lain yang lebih cantik dari padaku, yang lebih bijaksana daripada syair – syairku?” suara Paramesywari terdengar parau.
“Jagad Pramudita, jangan kau benarkan kata – kata Yang Ayu ini. Yang Mulia Paramesywari, Sri Baginda adalah satria yang bijaksana. Dharmanya sudah tidak diragukan lagi. Dia lah yang Maha Setia diantara raja – raja sebelumnya. Sudahlah cukup wajah cantik Yang Ayu ini baginya. Tidak juga kurang kebijaksanaan Yang Ayu ini untuknya.” Inang tak menyerah meyakinkan Sang Paramesywari.
“Katakanlah Inangku.. apa yang kurang dari diriku?”
Angin dingin pancaroba menunjukkan dinginnya. Si Inang mengangkat kepala Sang Pramesywari dari pangkuannya.
“Duhai Yang Ayu… samudra pun tahu rasamu lebih luas dari padanya. Bisa mendengar adalah suatu anugrah, namun sesekali Yang Ayu juga harus menjadi tuli. Dari omongan para Kawula yang tak pernah puas oleh nafsunya. Selama mereka masih memiliki lidah, maka selama itu pula mereka akan mampu menyanyikan kedukaan bagi orang lain. Namun memotong lidah para Kawula hanya untuk melindungi perasaan kita tidaklah dibenarkan Yang Ayu, kita lah yang harus mampu memotong perasaan buruk diri kita sendiri”
“Apa yang sebaiknya diri ini lakukan, duhai Inang?” Sang Paramesywari mengusap air matanya.
“Keluarlah Yang Ayu. Berhentilah menyembunyikan diri seperti ini.  Pergilah keluar Pendopo. Jadilah Paramesywari yang sebenarnya. Berikan perintah pada kami maka kami sebagai abdi akan dengan senang hati melakukannya. Kembali lah pada diri Yang Mulia yang dulu. Kembalikanlah rasa percaya diri itu dalam diri Yang Mulia. Nyanyikanlah lagi syair – syair kebijaksanaan”
“Oh Inangku…”
“Demi Jagad Pramudita, bahkan gunung itu pun tak akan sudi mendengarkan omongan para Kawula itu dan goa tak akan sampai hati menggemakannya padamu. Yang Ayu, masih ada banyak hari yang Dewa persembahkan untukmu, janganlah hanya hari – hari seperti ini saja yang kau indahkan”
Merasa bahwa omongan Inangnya adalah benar adanya, maka sejak hari itu Pramesywari Kinasih menjadi tuli. Dia tuli akan omongan – omongan orang yang melemahkannya. Dia kembali pada dirinya yang dulu, seorang Paramesywari yang disegani seluruh negeri. Paramesywari yang terkenal karena kebijaksanaannya. Pramesywari yang tidak tumbang hanya karena omongan – omongan orang. Paramesywari yang ikut terjun ke medan perang mengangkat pedang.




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 NOTE :

Cerita ini adalah hasil dari imaginasi penulis secara pribadi. Nama – nama yang ada maupun tempat yang digunakan dalam cerita tidaklah ditujukan atau mengacu pada sejarah. Cerita ini sebenarnya mengangkat hal – hal kecil yang sering terjadi disekitar kita yang sering kita alami, hanya saja penulis menyajikannya dalam latar tempat dan suasana yang berbeda.
Dalam kehidupan sehari – hari kita sering mendengar perkataan – perkataan orang. Dari perkataan itu ada sisi yang membangun dan tidak sedikit juga sisi yang menjatuhkan. Untuk orang – orang yang memiliki sifat ‘tidak mau tahu’ alias cuek, hal – hal seperti ini akan dianggap biasa saja dan bukan masalah besar. Namun untuk orang – orang yang memiliki sifat perasa dan pemikir , hal – hal seperti ini akan dianggap sebagai sesuatu yang serius. Mereka akan selalu tidak tenang karena selalu mendengarkan omongan orang.
Dalam cerita ini Paramesywari Kinasih adalah cerminan orang yang memiliki sifat demikian, pemikir dan perasa. Dulunya saat dia menjadi anak petani, omongan orang tentang dirinya tidak begitu dia dengarkan. Saat dia menjadi orang yang berilmu (yang dilambangkan dengan kaum brahma) perkataan orang yang menjelekkannya juga masih bisa direda. Namun ketika dia berada di atas, menjadi Paramesywari, seorang istri raja, yang disegani dan terkenal bijaksana, dia semakin menjadi sorotan. Tak sedikit orang yang iri padanya dan selalu berusaha untuk menjatuhkannya. Setiap hari omongan orang – orang itu didengarkan tanpa mampu dia pilah mana yang patut didengar dan mana yang tidak. Lama kelamaan dia sendiri melemah, dan tenggelam dalam rasa bersalah juga pemikiran – pemikiran buruk dirinya sendiri.
Semakin lama dia semakin tenggelam dalam kedukaan. Melamun, tidak mau makan, berdiam diri hingga akhirnya dia jatuh sakit. Tubuhnya kurus kering dan tidak ada gairah untuk menjalani hidup. karena apa yang akan dia lakukan selalu mempertimbangkan penilaian masyarakat. Untuk mengatasi kondisi ini penulis menghadirkan tokoh Inang sebagai jalan keluar.
Dalam cerita, kelemahan Paramesywari dimunculkan dalam percakapan – percakapannya. Seperti:

“Duhai Inangku yang dikasihi, duduklah kau tepat disampingku. Pernahkah kau dengar angin bersahut menyanyikan syair – syair indah tentang Hyang Surya saat senja? Hari ini matahari seolah akan ditelan oleh Betharakala. Sedangkan badan kecil dan layu ini belum juga sampai di barat untuk mendapatkan sesanti dari merdunya ombak yang beriak” Yang Ayu Kinasih menundukkan kepala pada Inangnya, menjatuhkan air matanya dan tersedan – sedan.

= Matahari yang akan ditelan oleh betharakala menunjukkan bahwa hidupnya seolah gelap tidak ada lagi penerangan. Frustasi. Sedangkan dalam kondisi tubuhnya yang semakin memburuk itu dia belum juga mendapatkan sesanti atau ketenangan batin dari omongan – omongan orang diluar sana.
“Bukanlah tepat jika Yang Ayu membicarakan tentang barat. Tempat Yang Ayu adalah di timur. Tidaklah juga mungkin bila Yang Ayu membayangkan Ombak, sedangkan gemercik sungai adalah yang nyata. Sesanti itu akan Yang Ayu dapatkan bila Yang Ayu berhenti mendengarkan suara – suara duniawi” Inang meraih bahu Yang Ayu dan menepuk – nepuknya. Membelai rambut panjangnya yang kusam.
= Disini Inang menegaskan bahwa  setiap orang itu sudah memiliki kehidupannya sendiri – sendiri. Kita tidak perlu mengurusi hidup orang lain (barat) karena kita sudah punya kehidupan kita sendiri (timur) semua memiliki keindahannya masing – masing. Di barat kita mungkin bisa melihat senja, tapi timur juga permulaan dari segalanya. Kita tidak perlu berfikir hal – hal yang terlalu besar tentang omongan orang lain (Ombak). Kita memiliki kehidupan kita sendiri yang walaupun sesederhana apapun itu (sungai) tapi itulah yang nyata, kehidupan yang kita miliki.  Kita akan mendapatkan ketenangan batin kalau kita berhenti mendengarkan omongan – omongan orang yang selalu berfikir tentang dunia (khususnya yang suka menjelek – jelekkan dan menjatuhkan orang lain melalui perkataannya)
“Benarkah jika aku adalah penjelmaan yang Maha Dusta?”
= sederhananya ini menunjukkan bahwa ada orang yang mengatakan bahwa Paramesywari adalah tukang dusta. Dan dia memikirkan perkataan orang itu sehingga ia menanyakan pada si Inang.
“Demi Jagad Pramudita. Boleh jadi yang lain membenci. Tapi tidakkah mereka tahu tentang Yang Ayu? Mereka hanya tahu tentang Sang Paramesywari.  Tidaklah ada permainan dalam syair – syairmu yang merdu. Tidaklah juga Sang Baginda terpikat padamu karena mantra. Tidaklah dusta dukamu Yang Mulia, Tidak juga palsu air matamu” Inang menangis melihat Paramesywari bersimpuh dalam ketidak berdayaan.
= Dari jawaban si Inang menunjukkan bahwa ada beberapa orang tidak menyukai paramesywari sehingga mereka mengatakan bahwa Paramesywari selalu menyelipkan hasutan – hasutan dalam setiap perkataannya yang membuat dia disegani dan disebut bijaksana. Bahwa suaminya terpikat karena Paramesywari menggunakan sihir/jampi – jampi, kesedihan yang ditunjukkan Paramesywari didepan umum adalah sandiwara. Padahal semua itu tidaklah benar adanya.
“Oh tidak Inangku. Boleh jadi benar ucapan para Kawula itu. Aku tidaklah pantas menjadi Paramesywari. Aku Brahmani tidak seharusnya duduk bertahta mendampingi Satria. Tahu apa gadis 20 tahun ini tentang negeri. Aku hanyalah putri kaum Sudra yang sepantasnya mengolah ladang dengan cangkul. Tak dirias olehmu setiap hari di sini” Tangisan Kinasih semakin keras. Bahkan burung – burung pun pergi tak kuasa mendengarkan deritanya.
=Jawaban selanjutnya menegaskan lagi sifat Paramesywari. Dia memikirkan omongan orang yang mengatakan bahwa dia tidak pantas untuk suaminya. Karena suaminya dari keluarga terpandang (Kasta Satria) sedang dirinya sebenarnya hanya lah seorang anak petani (Kaum Sudra) namun berilmu (Kaum Brahma). Orang mengatakan bahwa Paramesywari tidak seharusnya memiliki tahta dan dirias cantik layaknya puteri, dia seharusnya berada diladang dengan cangkul
“Ya Dewa… Ampunilah hamba. Siapakah yang mengatakan bahwa Yang Ayu tidaklah pantas? Sungguh tak ada lagi di negeri ini yang pantas mendampingi Sri Baginda Danjaya. Tidaklah salah jika seorang Brahmani mendampingi Satria, bahkan dewa telah membenarkan bahwa kasta akan dirubah oleh dharma manusia itu sendiri” Inang semakin bingung menghadapi Sang Pramesywari yang terhanyut dalam omongan orang.
=Dari pemikiran Paramesywari si Inang kembali menasehati. Bahwa omongan orang itu tidaklah benar. Bukan kasta yang menentukan pantas tidaknya seseorang untuk menjadi pendamping satu dan yang lainnya. Melainkan adalah dharma (tata krama, perilaku)
“Oh Inang… boleh jadi benar jika Sri Baginda pergi dari Istana sebab ia tak sudi memiliki istri sepertiku yang hampir setengah windu pernikahan belum juga mampu mengandung penerusnya. Benarkah Sri Baginda pergi untuk memperistri wanita lain yang lebih cantik dari padaku, yang lebih bijaksana daripada syair – syairku?” suara Paramesywari terdengar parau.
=Belum cukup puas dengan nasehat si Inang, Pramesywari memikirkan lagi perkataan yang didengarnya. Seperti halnya terjadi dilingkungan kita sehari – hari, terkadang orang tidak cukup membicarakan kita, namun juga suami kita dan keluarga kita. Bahkan pekerjaan kitapun tak luput diurusinya. Seperti halnya digambarkan bahwa mereka mengatakan Sang Raja pergi karena dia tidak sudi memiliki istri yang belum juga bisa mengandung. Sang Raja pergi untuk mencari istri yang lebih cantik dan lebih bijaksana. Ya.. dugaan – dugaan seperti ini misalnya pasti akan selalu terbangun dimasyarakat khususnya untuk orang – orang tertentu. Belum menikah dibicarakan, sudah menikah belum memiliki anak juga dibicarakan. Begitulah contoh sederhananya.



“Jagad Pramudita, jangan kau benarkan kata – kata Yang Ayu ini. Yang Mulia Paramesywari, Sri Baginda adalah satria yang bijaksana. Dharmanya sudah tidak diragukan lagi. Dia lah yang Maha Setia diantara raja – raja sebelumnya. Sudahlah cukup wajah cantik Yang Ayu ini baginya. Tidak juga kurang kebijaksanaan Yang Ayu ini untuknya.” Inang tak menyerah meyakinkan Sang Paramesywari.
=Disini si Inang kembali menegaskan bahwa omongan orang itu tidaklah benar. Suami Paramesywari adalah orang yang paling setia dan berbudi luhur. Dia pergi semata – mata hanyalah karena pekerjaan yang memang bertempat jauh dan membutuhkan waktu lama. Namun sudah pastilah orang tidak akan mahu tahu soal itu.
“Katakanlah Inangku.. apa yang kurang dari diriku?”
=Disini menunjukkan bagaimana paramesywari begitu memikirkan penilaian orang terhadap dirinya.
“Duhai Yang Ayu… samudra pun tahu rasamu lebih luas dari padanya. Bisa mendengar adalah suatu anugrah, namun sesekali Yang Ayu juga harus menjadi tuli. Dari omongan para Kawula yang tak pernah puas oleh nafsunya. Selama mereka masih memiliki lidah, maka selama itu pula mereka akan mampu menyanyikan kedukaan bagi orang lain. Namun memotong lidah para Kawula hanya untuk melindungi perasaan kita tidaklah dibenarkan Yang Ayu, kita lah yang harus mampu memotong perasaan buruk diri kita sendiri”
= Si Inang menegaskan bahwa Pramesywari adalah orang yang memiliki hati yang baik. Sehingga dia mudah sekali merasakan sesuatu yang ada disekitarnya, peka, dan tanggap dengan kebijaksanaannya. Namun sayang, kelemahannya adalah mudah sekali memikirkan omongan orang dan itu tidaklah baik. Dimanapun kita berada pasti ada satu dua orang yang akan membicarakan kita entah itu baik maupun buruk. karena setiap orang memiliki lidah. Kita tidak bisa menghakimi dan memotong lidah setiap orang yang membicarakan hal buruk tentang kita, sekalipun hal tersebut memang jelas tidak benar adanya. Oleh karena itu kitalah yang harus mampu mengontrol diri. Untuk sesekali menjadi tuli dan memotong perasaan – perasaan buruk dalam diri sendiri.
“Apa yang sebaiknya diri ini lakukan, duhai Inang?” Sang Paramesywari mengusap air matanya.
= Ini menunjukkan bahwa sang Pramaesywari sudah mulai belajar hal baru. Sesuatu yang akan membawanya dalam perubahan menuju lebih baik.


“Keluarlah Yang Ayu. Berhentilah menyembunyikan diri seperti ini.  Pergilah keluar Pendopo. Jadilah Paramesywari yang sebenarnya. Berikan perintah pada kami maka kami sebagai abdi akan dengan senang hati melakukannya. Kembali lah pada diri Yang Mulia yang dulu. Kembalikanlah rasa percaya diri itu dalam diri Yang Mulia. Nyanyikanlah lagi syair – syair kebijaksanaan”
= Disini inang menegaskan bahwa kita tidak boleh kalah dengan perasaan kita. bahkan hanya karena omongan – omongan orang yang belum tentu benar. Terkadang orang hanya tahu nama kita, sisi luarnya kita, tapi tidak tahu kisah kita yang sebenarnya. maka dari itu jangan gentar. Jangan bersembunyi, lemah dan bahkan mengurung diri. jika kita lemah dan termakan omongan mereka, maka mereka akan senang karena merasa menang. Maka dari itu bangkitlah. Kembali pada diri kita sendiri. Diri kita yang apa adanya. Diri kita yang percaya bahwa kita adalah baik dan memiliki niat yang baik dalam setiap tindakan yang kita lakukan. Omongan orang memanglah perlu untuk jadi pertimbangan dalam memperbaiki diri tapi tidak semuanya kita harus makan mentah – mentah. Kita harus bisa memilah. Dan tak sepenuhnya kita hidup hanya perpatokan pada penilaian orang terhadap kita.
“Oh Inangku…”
=Paramesywari menerima apa yang sudah Inang katakan.
“Demi Jagad Pramudita, bahkan gunung itu pun tak akan sudi mendengarkan omongan para Kawula itu dan goa tak akan sampai hati menggemakannya padamu. Yang Ayu, masih ada banyak hari yang Dewa persembahkan untukmu, janganlah hanya hari – hari seperti ini saja yang kau indahkan”
=Di akhir Inang menambahkan lagi bahwa perkataan – perkataan yang buruk dari/tentang orang lain apalagi itu tidaklah benar diibaratkan bahwa gunung saja tidak sudi mendengarnya dan goa tidak kuasa menggemakannya. Kita masih memiliki banyak hari dalam hidup kita  maka janganlah kita hanya terpaku pada hari - hari yang menyedihkan dan mengurusi omongan orang lain yang tidak membangun itu. Sia – sia.
Merasa bahwa omongan Inangnya adalah benar adanya, maka sejak hari itu Pramesywari Kinasih menjadi tuli. Dia tuli akan omongan – omongan orang yang melemahkannya. Dia kembali pada dirinya yang dulu, seorang Paramesywari yang disegani seluruh negeri. Paramesywari yang terkenal karena kebijaksanaannya. Pramesywari yang tidak tumbang hanya karena omongan – omongan orang. Paramesywari yang ikut terjun ke medan perang mengangkat pedang.
Demikianlah sedikit cerita tentang Paramesywari yang Tuli. Semoga ada yang bisa diambil. Penulis mengucapkan terimakasih atas kesediaannya dalam membaca dan mohon maaf apabila masih banyak kekurangan dalam menyampaikan gagasan/ide maupun dalam menyajikan cerita dalam bentuk tulisan.

Minggu, 08 April 2018

HOW TO MAKE "CRISPY FRIED FRUIT MARTABAK" (Special contents: Dragon Fruit and Papaya)


HOW TO MAKE "CRISPY FRIED FRUIT MARTABAK"
(Special contents : Dragon Fruit and Papaya)





INGREDIENTS


1. 2 eggs
2. ¼ Kg of Wheat Flour
3. Panir Flour
4. Butter
5. Fruits (Dragon fruit and Papaya)
6. Salt
7. Sugar
8. Jam
9. Meises
10.Water



 TOOLS:
1. Mixing bowl
2. Teablespoon
3. teaspoon
4. Vegetable Spoon
5. Small pan
6. frying tools
7. Knife

8. Plate





PROCEDURE:

* Prepare the tools and materials

1.      Pocedure to make martabak skin:
-          Make a dough. Mix ¼ Kg of flour with 2 eggs. Add water to taste, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and ½ tablespoon of butter then mix until evenly distribute. Make sure that the dough is prepare in aqueous conditions and not viscous.




-          Heat a small pan with medium fire.
-   Put a little of butter, then pour 1 vegetable spoon of dough into the pan. Make sure that  the dough is cover all surfaces of the pan.

  Let stand about 1-2 minutes.  Lift the dough from the pan.  Martabak skin ready to be filled. If the skin can not be lifted / sticky then add a little longer time.

-   Make some martabak skin with the same way but leave a little dough to glue the martabak later after it is filled.

2. Procedure to make “Crispy Fried Fruit Martabak” (Dragon fruit and papaya)

-   Peel the dragon fruit and papaya then wash and cut into small pieces.




-   Prepare martabak skin. Put the dragon fruit or papaya also a little bit of sugar to the center of martabak skin. To add the flavor we can combine it with the jam or meises. For example: Dragon fruit with blueberry jam, papaya with brown meises, or anything else depending on our taste.



-     Prepare the panir flour in the plate
-   Fold the skin of martabak from the top, right side and left, then down.

                      -  After that reinsert it into the dough or just rub a                 little bit of the entire surface to glue the skin                   crease of martabak


-   Put it in a plate which containing the panir flour. sprinkle the surface of martabak with this flour.



-  Prepare the pan, heat the oil, then fry the fruit martabak with medium fire.


-   Wait a few minutes until the color turns brownish, then lift and drain.

- The "Crispy Fried Fruit Martabak" ready to serve.










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