Asmaradhana, Philosophy of Traditional Javanese Wedding

Marriage is very sacred. Javanese people interpret the meaning of marriage in a song that is Asmaradhana Java. This is a picture of a traditional Javanese wedding in general.

Complete his verse reads as follows:

Gegamaning wong akrami, (Provision of menage / travel Mahligai marriage)
Brana Dudu dudu color, (not the property is not a way)
Ati Amung pawitane, (hearts only capital)
Escape linings got linings, (marriage once in a lifetime)
Yen luwih easy easy, (if a mate is not going where)
Yen angel, angel kelangkung, (if not the soul mate will not be met)
Tan taxable tinumbas arta. (can not buy any property with any amount)

Custom Java has a remarkable philosophy of sacred marriage. They believe and understand the capital / asset or the provision of marriage is not a face. The liver is the main capital terpautnya two humans. This philosophy is very strong in traditional Java. Liver is also not just mean the love that comes from two beings but also as religion / faith.

Custom Java is also very confident with the concept of monogamous marriage. They will only do once in a lifetime wedding. Even in some cases a life partner faithfulness can be proven. In some cases a husband or wife who left dead by their partners remain faithful by not getting married anymore. They lived a widow or a widower for life.

Not willing to Marry Again

Custom Java is also very conservative with the concept of soul mate. The Javanese believe in God's hands mate. When a person is destined to be married, whatever the circumstances as difficult as they will remain united in marriage frames. Despite so many obstacles to unity, when it is paired then they will stay married. Vice versa, although the aisle is mounted destined otherwise it will never take place the wedding.

Therefore, there is no property of any kind and who can buy a sacred bond called marriage. But look at the changing times, the philosophy of the song is starting to wear off Asmaradhana especially on the younger generation now. Though still there are those who hold fast to the sublime values ​​of traditional Javanese wedding.