Yuyu
Yuyu is an Oceanic name from Bali (Indonesia). The lintang of yuyu is found in intersection of Anggara (Tuesday, in saptawara) and Paing (in pancawara) in a series of palelintangan. Lintang yuyu means freshwater crab constellation.[1]
Etymology and History
Yuyu (IPA: /ˈjuju/ [ˈju.ju]) is borrowed from Javanese (yuyu), inherited from Old Javanese, hayuyu, means crab.
Spelling Variants
- djudju (old spelling)
- rakata
- wulusun
- kěpiting
Origin of Constellation
Yuyu refers to crab in general, and always specify as a freshwater crab. The other word for yuyu is ketam, and is often found in rivers, lakes and rice fields; including in the ditches and surrounding land.
In Bali, yuyu can be found in rice fields. However, yuyu are considered pests in rice fields because they often make holes in the ground. Basically, this would be fine if the rice fields were flat. However, in Bali, almost all rice fields are terasering or terraced to facilitate irrigation. The holes made by yuyu will disrupt and thwart the designed subak irrigation system, which then causes water to be wasted down there in vain.
In addition, sometimes Balinese people make cetik using yuyu. Cetik is a traditional Balinese poison that has been legendary for hundreds of years. However, many people still misinterpret it as something mystical, related to occultism. Cetik is more of a traditional Balinese poison that can be made specifically from plant, animal, or certain metal starches that have strong and deadly toxic properties, and are mixed with spiritual practices. According to the Usada cetik palm leaf, Cetik is actually a type of traditional poison that is mixed using natural ingredients in nature. Because it is taken from nature, the antidote is also in nature.
Usually the poisonous yuyu used for this is a type of atergatis floridus. This yuyu is then put into a bottle, and stored in the ground for months to get its extract naturally until it produces oil. This oil is used as cetik.
This cetik usually attacks people's liver and heart organs. First aid for this type of cetik is usually by drinking bungkak or young coconut water every day until the symptoms subside.
Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation
Mythology / Religion
There is a famous mythology in Bali about Yuyu. This mythology refers to the story of the interruption of water flow from Lake Batur. The one is related to feud between Dewi Danu and Ida Bhatara Kehen. While the other story is unknown cause. While in both story, someone created an iron yuyu. The iron yuyu would make a hole to restore the water flow.
Dewi Danu
Yuyu is associated with the story of the journey of the goddess Danu selling water from the Batur spring (related to the story of catur kumba) which was mandated by the god Indra. Long story short, after completing her mandate, the goddess Danu transformed into a village girl who sold gantal (betel leaf rolls used for offerings) in Kehen. Ida Batara Kehen saw her and fell in love then raped Dewi Danu because she refused to marry him. The furious Dewi Danu finally created Bangli Hill which stretches from east to west in the south of the city to block the flow of Lake Batur water from reaching Kehen.
However, Bhatara Kehen created eels and iron yuyu to make holes in Bangli Hill so that irrigation could resume. When returning to Batur, Dewi Danu left her bronze bowl in Kehen so she sent her son to retrieve it. Bhatara Kehen who was still disappointed still returned the bowl but would charge a tax of 1300 kepeng (coins) if the goddess passed through his territory in the south when she was about to perform the melasti ritual (cleansing ritual) on the beach. Dewi Danu replied by saying that every Balian who has a genta in Bangli must pay 225 kepeng (coins) to Pura Batur.
Based on Lontar in Pura Pancering Jagat Trunyan
In a palm leaf found in Pura Pancering Jagat Trunyan, it is written about the reciprocal relationship between Pura Kehen and Pura Ratu Gede Pancering Jagat in Trunyan. The palm leaf explains the story of Yuyu Besi and Lindung Besi when Bangli and Gianyar experienced a period of famine. The palm leaf tells that in the past, the water of Lake Batur flowed throughout Bangli to the Gianyar region. However, the water flowing from Lake Batur suddenly stopped for no clear reason. The King of Bangli who was in power at that time, Sri Adhikunti Ketana finally made Yuyu (Crab) Besi and Lindung (Eel) Besi.
When the King of Bangli was busy preparing Yuyu Besi and Lindung Besi, the word of Ida Hyang Tanda (Bhatara at Pura Kehen) came down so that the two objects were sunk to the bottom of Lake Batur. The word also states that when the two objects succeed in flowing water back to the Bangli and Gianyar regions, the two objects should be lifted back up and placed in a shrine.
The iron crab and the iron lindung are not just tools in the form of Yuyu or Lindung. Both tools are given special powers so that they can create waterways and water can flow again throughout the Bangli and Gianyar areas.
From this story, finally Hyang Da Tonta Ratu, Bagus Yuyu Besi and Lindung Besi were finally sanctified and made sacred by the people of Trunyan Village. "In the past, when they were going to be placed in a shrine, Hyang Da Tonta Ratu, Bagus Yuyu Besi, and Lindung Besi had to come to Pura Kehen as a symbol of asking for permission. This is the origin of why anyone who was going to build a shrine or renovate a shrine in Trunyan had to do matur piuning at Pura Kehen first, because Kehen is the wit or origin.
Not only when they were going to build a shrine, Hyang Da Tonta Ratu, Ida Bhatara Bagus Yuyu Besi, and Lindung Besi also took part in every major procession at Pura Kehen.
According to folklore, who are Ratu Bagus Yuyu Besi and Lindung Besi, they are related to Ratu Bangli. It is said that the Queen of Bangli had a daughter named Hyang Daha. She lived in Pasraman Taman Sari.
It is also said that the King of Trunyan had a son who was given the title Ratu Bagus. After they were both adults, Ratu Bagus fell in love with Hyang Daha. The two of them married and settled in Bangli. When the water of Lake Batur dried up, the King of Bangli making Crabs and Iron Lindung. After being given power by Hyang Pemayun in Kehen, his son-in-law and daughter were sent to sink the heirloom to the bottom of Lake Batur. After some time, the lake water returned to normal, the heirloom was lifted again and made sacred and carried by the entire Trunyan community.
Cultural Beliefs
Numerology (Neptu/Urip)
Anggara (Tuesday, in saptawara) has a value of 3 and Paing (in pancawara) has a value of 9. Thus, the total urip on this lintang is 12.[2]
Astrological Characteristics
They are rich in their life, can quickly bring fortune and money and stay young. Many have good and loyal friends. They are actually cowardly, but when provoked their emotions forget everything until regretting later, they are generous and light-handed. Unfortunately, they are very greedy when sharing profits and fortune.[2]
Matching Gemstones
Rudirarnawa (garnet), mirah (ruby)[2]
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.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Tim Kajian Palelintangan, “Gabungan Kajian Palelintangan,” Museum Bali (2021), 1-149.
