Abstract
<p>Barong and Rangda have become part of culture and religion in the tradition of Hindu religion. The Barong and Rangda tradition is a ritual process or pratima that is very sacred. The scary forms of both often scare children, but is greatly admired and adored since it is considered a protector from danger and disaster. If Barong and Rangda are worshiped in horrifying figures, it is then not uncommon for non-Hindus to assume that Hindus worship Satan because their description of Satan relates to scary things. Based on the above, there are three essential points to focus in this article. First, how the concepts of Barong and Rangda are in Hindu Literature; second, how Barong and Rangda are in Balinese Culture; and third, how the religious system of Barong and Rangda is in Hindu rituals. In analyzing these three topics, the researcher applied qualitative method to explain Hindu literary sources based on religious theory. The Barong and Rangda conception is in the Hindu literature, namely the Purana books and the books that have been adapted in Old Javanese literature. In the Purana books, Barong and Rangda can be associated with the manifestation of Shiva and Durga in the aspect of <em>Krodha</em>. Second, Balinese culture sets Barong and Rangda in the Sacred and Profane realms. Barong and Rangda become Wali Dance during religious rituals. Third, the Hindu Religious System explains that Barong and Rangda is the concept of Shivaistic divine teachings which explains the dualistic aspects of God as Purusa and Prakerti as a whole unit.</p>
Highlights
Mysticism is a subsystem that exists in every religion to fulfill human desire to experience and feel emotions of being united with God
How the concepts of Barong and Rangda are in Hindu Literature; second, how Barong and Rangda are in Balinese Culture; and third, how the religious system of Barong and Rangda is in Hindu rituals
The Barong and Rangda conception is in the Hindu literature, namely the Purana books and the books that have been adapted in Old Javanese literature
Summary
Mystical things in Hinduism are contained in the system of dogma concerning many theological aspects which have become religious experiences to the worshipers. The beginning of the Hindu worship system was illustrated through the religious activities of the Dravidas in India at 3500 BC with important features as follows; (1) Worship of the Mother Goddess, which is a worship of the power of women (shakti) as the source of all creations; (2) Worship of the God Purusha (Male God), who is worshiped along with the Mother Goddess; (3) Worship of Lingga (Ithy-Phallicism), which is a worship towards the god aspect through the stone in the form of male genitals (phallus); (4) Worship of trees and animals; (5) Worship towards Statues or Arcā (Iconism); and (6) Sacrificial Ceremony. The characteristics of this Vedic religion include believing in many gods and in the One God, believing in the ancestors, the importance of reading the Vedic holy book, the importance of carrying out the Yajna sacrificial ceremonies, the importance of carrying out death ceremonies, the importance of the priest's position, not worshiping statues, not making place of worship, an optimistic religion, a religion of taste, a religion of satisfaction, and moksa which can be achieved through Yajna
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