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Kumba is an Oceanic name from Bali (Indonesia). The lintang of kumba is found in intersection of Wraspati (Thursday, in saptawara) and Wage (in pancawara) in a series of palelintangan. Lintang kumba means a vessel with holy water constellation.<ref>Maass, Alfred, “Astrologische Kalender der Balinesen,” in Koninklijk Bataviaasch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen, Feestbundel bij gelegenheid van zijn 150 jarig bestaan 1778-1928, 2 vols. (Weltevreden, 1929), Vol. 2, 126-157.</ref> |
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==Etymology and History== |
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Kumba (IPA: [ˈkʊm.ba]) is derived from Sanskrit कुम्भ, kumbha, jar or pitcher. |
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=== Origin of Constellation === |
=== Origin of Constellation === |
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Kumba is an earthenware pot. Kumba as a water container is used in the manusa yadnya (ceremony for humans), especially in marriage ceremonies. This is stated in the Lontar Eka Pratama which states that four pots are needed as catur kumba for banten or offerings in the ceremony. Catur kumba consist of four small earthenware pots filled with water, rice, and flowers, each in four different colors with a small base (nyiru), as a complement to the offerings. |
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Catur Kumba itself is four lakes that contain holy water on the island of Bali, namely Lake Buyan, Lake Tamblingan, Lake Bratan, and Lake Batur.<ref>Puteri, H. A. J., Laksmi, N. K. P., Zuraidah, Prihatmoko, H. (2023). Dinamika ekologi manusia dalam toponimi Subak Gede Pulagan-Kumba. Sejarah dan Budaya: Jurnal Sejarah, Budaya, dan Pengajarannya. 17(2), 198-210. <nowiki>https://doi.org/10.17977/um020v17i22023p198-211</nowiki></ref> |
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In addition, the kumba is also highly revered because it contains holy water. So that in Bajra Sandhi, a monument symbolizing the struggle of the Balinese people, the government designed the exterior of the monument with a pot (kumba) which symbolizes the jar of amertha. |
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=== Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation === |
=== Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation === |
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== Mythology == |
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In the past, when the ancient Mount Batur erupted, making Tampur Hyang take the path of asceticism to ask for the grace of Bhatara Indra. Bhatara/God Indra then created Lake Batur, and mandated that this clear, refreshing water be shared throughout Bali. He gave a message that the water from the spring should not be used by the residents of Batur, so Dewi Danu intended to sell it. |
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Ratu Ayu Mas Mbah shared the water, met the people and the state leaders. I Ratu Ayu Mas Membah/Mbah or Dewi Danu, the water goddess of the Balinese Hindus, who call their belief-system Agama Tirta, or belief-system of the water. On the way to share the water of Batur, Ratu Ayu Mas Mbah experienced many temptations, until she became an old and decrepit figure. Then created three lakes to complete Lake Batur, namely: Lake Buyan, Tamblingan, and Beratan. The four eternal springs that sustain and heal Balinese civilization. |
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== Cultural Beliefs == |
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=== Numerology (Neptu/Urip) === |
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Wraspati (Thursday, in saptawara) has a value of 8 and Wage (in pancawara) has a value of 4. Thus, the total urip on this lintang is 12.<ref name=":0">Tim Kajian Palelintangan, “Gabungan Kajian Palelintangan,” Museum Bali (2021), 1-149.</ref> |
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=== Astrological Characteristics === |
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Miserable from childhood but after growing up have enough authority and intelligence and can be successful in life. All kinds of plants planted will succeed well. Suitable to be a rice field and garden farmer. They are loved by big people. They are fair in sharing, have good heart awareness, they are friendly to anyone and appear modest. Unfortunately, they are vengeful and that feeling will always interfere with their life.<ref name=":0" /> |
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=== Matching Gemstones === |
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Rudirarnawa (garnet), mirah (ruby), Kecubung (amethyst).<ref name=":0" /> |
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== Weblinks == |
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Latest revision as of 03:56, 24 June 2025
Kumba is an Oceanic name from Bali (Indonesia). The lintang of kumba is found in intersection of Wraspati (Thursday, in saptawara) and Wage (in pancawara) in a series of palelintangan. Lintang kumba means a vessel with holy water constellation.[1]
Etymology and History
Kumba (IPA: [ˈkʊm.ba]) is derived from Sanskrit कुम्भ, kumbha, jar or pitcher.
Spelling Variants
- kumbha
- pěpětan
- jun
Origin of Constellation
Kumba is an earthenware pot. Kumba as a water container is used in the manusa yadnya (ceremony for humans), especially in marriage ceremonies. This is stated in the Lontar Eka Pratama which states that four pots are needed as catur kumba for banten or offerings in the ceremony. Catur kumba consist of four small earthenware pots filled with water, rice, and flowers, each in four different colors with a small base (nyiru), as a complement to the offerings.
Catur Kumba itself is four lakes that contain holy water on the island of Bali, namely Lake Buyan, Lake Tamblingan, Lake Bratan, and Lake Batur.[2]
In addition, the kumba is also highly revered because it contains holy water. So that in Bajra Sandhi, a monument symbolizing the struggle of the Balinese people, the government designed the exterior of the monument with a pot (kumba) which symbolizes the jar of amertha.
Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation
Mythology / Religion
Catur Kumba
In the past, when the ancient Mount Batur erupted, making Tampur Hyang take the path of asceticism to ask for the grace of Bhatara Indra. Bhatara/God Indra then created Lake Batur, and mandated that this clear, refreshing water be shared throughout Bali. He gave a message that the water from the spring should not be used by the residents of Batur, so Dewi Danu intended to sell it.
Ratu Ayu Mas Mbah shared the water, met the people and the state leaders. I Ratu Ayu Mas Membah/Mbah or Dewi Danu, the water goddess of the Balinese Hindus, who call their belief-system Agama Tirta, or belief-system of the water. On the way to share the water of Batur, Ratu Ayu Mas Mbah experienced many temptations, until she became an old and decrepit figure. Then created three lakes to complete Lake Batur, namely: Lake Buyan, Tamblingan, and Beratan. The four eternal springs that sustain and heal Balinese civilization.
Cultural Beliefs
Numerology (Neptu/Urip)
Wraspati (Thursday, in saptawara) has a value of 8 and Wage (in pancawara) has a value of 4. Thus, the total urip on this lintang is 12.[3]
Astrological Characteristics
Miserable from childhood but after growing up have enough authority and intelligence and can be successful in life. All kinds of plants planted will succeed well. Suitable to be a rice field and garden farmer. They are loved by big people. They are fair in sharing, have good heart awareness, they are friendly to anyone and appear modest. Unfortunately, they are vengeful and that feeling will always interfere with their life.[3]
Matching Gemstones
Rudirarnawa (garnet), mirah (ruby), Kecubung (amethyst).[3]
Weblinks
References
- References (general)
- ↑ Maass, Alfred, “Astrologische Kalender der Balinesen,” in Koninklijk Bataviaasch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen, Feestbundel bij gelegenheid van zijn 150 jarig bestaan 1778-1928, 2 vols. (Weltevreden, 1929), Vol. 2, 126-157.
- ↑ Puteri, H. A. J., Laksmi, N. K. P., Zuraidah, Prihatmoko, H. (2023). Dinamika ekologi manusia dalam toponimi Subak Gede Pulagan-Kumba. Sejarah dan Budaya: Jurnal Sejarah, Budaya, dan Pengajarannya. 17(2), 198-210. https://doi.org/10.17977/um020v17i22023p198-211
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Tim Kajian Palelintangan, “Gabungan Kajian Palelintangan,” Museum Bali (2021), 1-149.
