Ritual for Offerings and the Ultimate Sacred Prayers

A definitive manual on the spiritual power and practical application of Javanese offerings (Sesaji).

In Javanese tradition, offerings are not merely symbols but a profound way to achieve balance between the personal realm, the universal realm, and the Almighty God. "Ritual for Offerings and the Ultimate Sacred Prayer" by Tatang Cahyono provides an exhaustive guide to performing these ancient ceremonies to invite protection, well-being, and divine blessings.

This comprehensive volume covers the entire human lifecycle: 

Pregnancy Rituals: Detailed procedures for every month of pregnancy (1st to 9th month), including the Tingkeban (7-month) ceremony and rituals for solar/lunar eclipses . Birth to Adulthood: Sacred guidelines for Brokohan, Sepasaran, Selapanan, and the rite of Circumcision. Marriage & Household: A complete guide to Javanese wedding traditions, from proposing and Midadareni to the "Meeting of the Bride and Groom" (Temu Manten) and building a grand household. Daily Spiritual Practices: Rituals for building or moving houses, receiving revelations, harvesting, and warding off calamities (Ruwatan). Final Rites: Respectful procedures for the soul's departure and memorial ceremonies from the 1st to the 1000th day.

Complemented by the Ultimate Sacred Prayers (Mantra) for each ritual, this book is an essential resource for practitioners of Eastern spirituality, cultural students, and anyone seeking to reclaim ancestral wisdom in the modern world.