Bali has a unique way of living which every connection in Tri Hita Karana ( 3 causes of well being and harmonious life ) deeply connected and related to each other. This concept almost can be found at every aspect in Bali. Connection human to the God or the Supreme Power ( Parhyangan ).
Human to human ( Pawongan ) . And human to the nature ( Palemahan ).
Traditionaly , people in Bali live in a Balinese house compound that consits of a family temple
( pamerajan) , bale ( building ) at every direction of the compund , a kitchen , a courtyard , and at some complex house compound we may find , a Lumbung ( granary ) .
The house compound is zoning using the concept of Tri Mandala ( 3 zoning system according to Balinese : nista mandala , madya mandala , and utama mandala ) .
- Part of Nista Mandala is the area at the entrance : the gate
- Part of Madya Mandala where the courtyard, the Bale , and the kitchen are. Human realm.
- Part of Utama Mandala where the family temple is . The area that is used for ceremony and praying . Considered as the most sacred place in the compound.
Each building in a house compound is build using certain measurement of Asta Kosala Kosali . In order to live peacefuly away from any negativity and bad fortunes , the macrocosmic energy and microcosmic energy has to be flown harmoniously in the same circle. The undagi ( Balinese Architect ) will then measure the person’s fist , arms , feet , etc to be used to build the house. The owner has to feel connected with the building . To avoid the feeling of – too big – at certain space in the house which can lead to any feeling of unconvenient.
More about Balinese compound and any cultural talk can be found at Balinese Culture Dinner at Agung’s Balinese compound everyday.
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