"Tracing the Balinese Soul : Moral and Tradition in Bungan Sandat Melody"

 

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"Tracing the Balinese Soul : Moral and Tradition in Bungan Sandat Melody"

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Identity

~          Tittle                                                   : Bungan Sandat

~          Songwriter                                          : Anak Agung Made Cakra (Alm)

~          Singer                                                  : Anak Agung Made Cakra (Alm)

~          Duration                                              : 5:46 Minutes

~          Genre                                                  : Pop Bali

~          Year Of Relase                                    : 1980

~           Year Of Published On Youtube          : 2009

  Orientation :

Bungan Sandat is a folk song from Bali, composed and sung by Anak Agung Made Cakra (deceased). The song has a duration of approximately 5 minutes 46 seconds and was released in 1980, with publication on YouTube in 2009 through the MrTanjunk account. Literally, “Bungan Sandat” means ylang ylang flower, which symbolizes the moral values and local wisdom of the Balinese people.

Through its poetic and symbolic lyrics, the song invites listeners to reflect on the importance of self-preservation and respect for tradition. The song remains relevant today and is recognized as one of the iconic works in the treasury of Indonesian folk music. The message contained in this song is aimed at young people to always take care of themselves, especially in adolescence which is vulnerable to negative influences.With its beautiful melody and deep meaning, Bungan Sandat is not only an entertainment, but also a means to spread positive values in society.

 Bungan Sandat Song Lyrics :

Yen gumanti bajang tanbinaya pucuk nedeng kembang

Disubaye layu tan ade ngarungwang ngemasin mekutang

Becik melaksana de gumanti dadi kembang bintang

Mentik dirurunge makejang mengempok raris kaentungang

To I bungan sandat selayu layu layune miik

Toya nyandang tulang sauripe melaksana becik

Para truna truni mangda saling asah asih asoh

Menyama beraya to kukuhin rahayu kepanggih

 

Becik melaksana de gumanti dadi kembang bintang

Mentik dirurunge makejang mengempok raris keentungang

To I bungan sandat Selayulayulayune miik

Toya nyandang tulang sauripe melaksana becik

Para truna truni mangda saling asah asih asoh

Menyama beraya to kukuhin rahayu kepanggih

To I bungan sandat selayu layu layune miik

Toya nyandang tulang sauripe melaksana becik

Para truna truni mangda saling asah asih asoh

Menyama beraya to kukuhin rahayu kepanggih.

 Moral Value in Bungan Sandat Song

The song "Bungan Sandat" contains profound moral values, with each lyric conveying an important message for the younger generation regarding Character Education and Gender Roles. Below are some of the moral values found in the song:

                    1. Self Preservation & Honor

This can be quoted in the lyrics of the song Bungan Sandat : 

 Yen gumanti bajang tanbinaya pucuk nedeng kembang 

Disubaye layu tan ade ngarungwang ngemasin mekutang 

Becik melaksana de gumanti dadi kembang bintang 

Mentik dirurunge makejang mengempok raris kaentungang 

To I bungan sandat selayu layu layune miik

     Translate In English : 

If Gumanti is a teenager, like a flower in bloom 

When it withers, no one pays attention and ends up being thrown away 

Behave well, don't be a star flower 

Growing on the Roadside, All take and end up thrown away 

That's the Sandat Flower, Even though he withered, he still smells good

This stanza invites teenagers, especially women, to maintain their honor and themselves. In the lyrics, women are likened to a “Bungan Sandat” which even though it has withered but still fragrant, which symbolizes the beauty that must be maintained, just like we maintain our honor and self, even if we are old, we must still bear the fragrance with the work and achievements we have.

2. Love Each Other & Build Kinship

This can be quoted in the lyrics of the song Bungan Sandat : 

Toya nyandang tulang sauripe melaksana becik

Para truna truni mangda saling asah asih asoh

Menyama beraya to kukuhin rahayu kepanggih

Translate In English :

                        To Bear Bones, Must Behave Well

                        Teenagers must nurture each other

                        Help each other to achieve happiness 

This stanza calls for young men and women to care for each other, which means sharing, loving and helping each other. This shows the importance of harmonious social relations in society.

        3. Reflection On Nature

    This can be quoted in the lyrics of the song Bungan Sandat :

                        Yen gumanti bajang tanbinaya pucuk nedeng kembang

                        Mentik dirurunge makejang mengempok raris kaentungang

                                                 To I bungan sandat selayu layu layune miik

    Translate In English :

               If Gumanti is a teenager, like a flower in bloom

               Growing on the Roadside, All take and end up thrown away

              That's the Sandat Flower, Even though he withered, he still smells good 

  Through the symbolism of Bunga Sandat, the song invites listeners to reflect    on the relationship between humans and nature and the importance of   

  maintaining balance and harmony in life.

    4. The Importance of Manners & Ethics

    This can be quoted in the lyrics of the song Bungan Sandat :

                               Menyama beraya to kukuhin rahayu kepanggih.

Translate In English :

Help each other to achieve happiness

 

The moral message in this song also emphasizes the importance of ethics and cultural wisdom. Through its lyrics, the song encourages listeners to do good throughout life, creating a positive character that can be a role model for the younger generation.

Tradition Value in Bungan Sandat Song

The song Bungan Sandat has a traditional value, especially in the Balinese area, in every lyric has a strong traditional Balinese message, reflecting the culture and local wisdom of the Balinese people. The Traditional Values in the song Bungan Sandat are as follows :

             1. Symbolism of Sandat Flowers

      Literally, “Bungan Sandat” means ylang ylang flower, which has a symbolic meaning in Balinese culture. Sandat flowers are often used in various Hindu ceremonies, such as weddings and prayers that symbolize beauty, purity, and honor. In the lyrics, the ylang flower is likened to a woman who must be kept in honor.

        2. Asah, Asih dan Asuh

This can be quoted in the lyrics of the song Bungan Sandat :

            Para truna truni mangda saling asah asih asoh

Translate In English :

Teenagers must nurture each other

The lyrics of this song call on the younger generation to be asah (share knowledge), asih (love), and asuh (help). These are basic principles in Balinese society that prioritize togetherness and brotherhood, creating harmonious social relationships. With some implementation when performing some Hindu Ceremonies.

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Conclussion

Bungan Sandat contains moral and traditional values that are important for the younger generation. The song's main messages include self-preservation and honor, where women are likened to ylang ylang flowers that must be kept beautiful. In addition, the song calls for mutual love and building kinship through the principles of asah, asih, and asuh, which reflect harmonious social relations in Balinese society. The song invites listeners to reflect on their relationship with nature and emphasizes the importance of manners and ethics. With its strong cultural symbolism, Bungan Sandat serves as a relevant character education tool, strengthening cultural identity and providing inspiration for the younger generation in the midst of changing times.