In worshiping Ida Sang Hyang Widhi especially in Hinduism in Bali, of course as a people must do praying in order that He always protects and guides us. If spelled out, prayer consists of two syllables namely Sembah and Hyang. Worship which means "sujud or sungkem" done in certain ways with the aim of conveying respect, feelings of the heart or mind, whether by speech or without speech (thought or deed). Hyang means "who is honored or glorified" as the object of worship, which is God Almighty, who is entitled to respect according to that belief.
In ordinary language the word prayer is sometimes called "muspa" or "mebhakti" or "maturan". Called "muspa" because in prayer is also commonly done with the offering of flowers (puspa). It is called "mebhakti" because the essence of the offering is a selfless, selfless submission to Hyang Widhi. Similarly, the word "maturan" which means to present anything that is the result of the work in accordance with the ability with sincere feelings of sincerity, such as flowers, fruits, snacks, drinks and others (Bajrayasa, Arisufhana & Goda 1981: 13).
According to Ketut Wiana (2005: 49) one of the benefits of prayer is to maintain health. In addition to the mind being clear, attitudes of prayer like the (padmasana, siddhasana, sukhasana, and bajrasana) make the muscles and breathing good.
In addition to health, praying and praying also educate us to have a sincere nature because what is inside and outside ourselves nothing is eternal, sooner soon we will leave or part with ourselves. Sincerity is what can ease the sense of suffering that we experience because we have understood correctly will Hyang Widhi. Praying can also reassure the soul because of the belief that God will always protect His people.
Material slavery can also be overcome by praying because people will be able to see clearly that property must be sought with the Dharma to practice the Dharma. Prayer diligently will be able to eliminate hatred, anger, resentment, jealousy and selfishness, thus increasing love for others. Hating others is tantamount to self-loathing because the Jiwatman that exists in all beings is one, sourced from God, as taught in the doctrine of Twam Asi. Then with prayers we are motivated to preserve nature because the prayers require the means derived from nature, such as flowers, leaves, fruits, springs, and so on. Here are the prayer guidelines set by Mahasabha Parisada Hindu Dharma to VI.
1. Preparation of prayer
Preparation of prayer involves the preparation of birth and inner preparation. Birth preparation includes a good sitting posture, breath settings and hand attitude.
Included in the birth preparation is also a means of supporting prayers such as clothing, flowers and incense while the inner preparation is the calm and purity of the mind. Preparatory steps and means of prayer are as follows:
2. Means of Worship
a. Flowers and kawangen
is a symbol of sanctity, because it needs to be cultivated fresh flowers, clean and fragrant. If at the time of prayer there is no kawangen, then it can be replaced with flowers (kemabang). The bad flowers offered by Agastya Parwa are:
"This is a flower not worth sacrificing to Hyang Widhi, a flower that is wormy, a fallen flower without diguncanng, a flower that contains flower ant flowers or passing by the blossoming period, a buried burial flower is a flower not worth sacrificed by the people good".
b. Incense
The flame of incense is the symbol of Sang hyang Agni, the witness and introduction of our worship to Hyang Widhi, so that in addition to other means of incense it is also necessary in prayer.
c. Tirtha
is holy water, that is water which has been purified in a certain way and called by Tirtha Wangsuh At Hyang Widhi (Ida Betara). Tirtha sprinkled on the head, drink and wash face. This is meant for our mind and heart to be clean and holy that is free from all dirt, stains and sins, impurity and the like.
d. Bija or Wija
Is the symbol Kumara ie son or bija Bhatara Shiva. This Kumara is the seed of the Soul that dwells in everyone. Thus "Mawija" (Mabija) contains the understanding to develop the seed of the Soul residing within us. The seeds will grow and grow when planted in a clean and holy place, so the installation Bija (Wija) done after getting tirtha.
3. The order of worship
The sequence of worship either at a time of self-prayer or a joint prayer led by Sulinggih or a Pemangku is as follows Before:
performing the prayer, do TriSandya first. After finished worship Trisandya continued Panca Sembah. If you do not pray Trisandya (probably already at home) and immediately worship with Panca Sembah, then after reading the incantation mantram just sanctify the flowers or kawangen that will be used muspa.
Take the flower or the kawangen is lifted in front of the chest and say this mantram:
"Om Ang Ung Mang Puspa Danta Ya Namah Swaha"
Meaning:
Dear God, may this flower is brilliant and holy.
The order of prayer is the same, whether led by pandita or pemangku, or praying alone. Only, if led pandita who have done dwijati, there is the possibility of longer mantramnya. If memorized can be followed, but if not memorized should do short short spells as follows:
a. Worship of puyung (worship with bare hands)
Mantram:
Om atma tattvatma suddha mam svah
means:
Om atma, atmanya this fact, clean my servant.
b. Worship Sanghyang Widhi as Sang Hyang Aditya
Means of interest
Mantram:
Om Aditisyaparamjyoti,rakta teja namo'stute,sveta pankaja madhyastha,bhaskaraya namo'stuteOm hrang hring sah parama siwa raditya ya namo namah
Meaning:
Om, the great solar rays, You shine red, respect for you, Thou who is in the midst of the white lotus, Yours to the creator of light.
c. Worshiping God as the God of the Divine in the day and place of worship
The ingredients of Ista Dewata kawangen means that the Gods are wanted in the presence of worshipers worship Him. Ista Dewata is the embodiment of God in His various forms such as Brahma, Visnu, Isvara, Saraswati, Gana, and so on. Hence the mantram is varied according to the Deva worshiped on that day and place. For example on the day Saraswati is revered is the Goddess Saraswati with Saraswati Stawa. On another day the other gods worshiped with other stawa-stawa too.
In the public prayers such as the prayers of Purnama and Tilem days, the revered Dewata is Sang Hyang Shiva who is everywhere. Stawanya as follows:
Mantra
Om nama deva adhisthannaya,sarva vyapi vai sivaya,padmasana ekapratisthaya,ardhanaresvaryai namo namahOm hrang hring sah parama siwa aditya ya namah swaha.
Meaning:
Om, to the God who dwells in a high place, to the real Shiva is everywhere, to the God who dwells on the lotus flower seat as one place, to Adhanaresvari, servant honor
d. Worship God as Grace Giver
Means of interest
Mantram:
Om anugraha manohara,devadattanugrahaka,arcanam sarvapujanamnamah sarvanugrahaka.
Deva devi mahasiddhi,yajnanga nirmalatmaka,laksmi siddhisca dirghayuh,nirvighna sukha vrddhisca
Meaning:
Om, You are attractive, giver of grace, grace of gods, idol worshipers, honor thy giver of all grace. The Discipleship of Gods and Goddesses, in the form of yadnya, the holy person, happiness, perfection, longevity, free from obstacles, excitement and progress
e. Worship of pride (Sembah with bare hands)
Mantram:
Om ayu werdi yasa werdi,werdi pradnyan suka sriam,dharma santana werdisyat santute sapta werdayah,Om dirgayuastu tatastu astu,Om awignamastu tatastu astu,Om subhamastu tatastu astu,Om sukham bawantu,Om sriam bawantu,Om purnam bawantu,Om ksama sampurna ya namah,Om hrang hring sah sarwa nugraha ya namah swahaOm deva suksma paramacintyaya nama svaha
means:
Om, May Hyang Widhi bestow goodness, longevity, cleverness, pleasure, happiness, the way to dharma and the acquisition of offspring, are seven additions. Honor the unimaginable God of the supreme supernatural unseen.
After the prayer is complete, please apply tirtaAmrta (ambrosia) and bija.