The Representation of Human and Nature Relations in the Spell of “Poan Dorong Dopeq”

Abstract

Kedang communities in East Nusa Tenggara Province living in the foothills of Uyelewun Mountain have a close relation with nature to fulfil the needs of food, homes, and economy. Because nature provides everything for them, they are appreciate and protect the natural environment as well as possible. They always ask permission from Uhe ria ari baraq and Nature to bless them when carrying out the ritual of Poan dorong dopeq or the tradition of migration. This study aims to discuss how is the representation of human relations with nature in the spell of poan dorong Dopeq. In this case, an ethnograpic perspective is used to uncover both aspects. The spell data listed is secondary data obtained from Pos Kupang of November 24th 2019 edition. In addition, researcher also conducted interviews with native speaker and socially prominent of Kedang. The results show that the relations between humans and nature in Poan dorong Dopeq spell is clearly illustrated. Several spells mention the parable through staple food, geographical location, and natural situation of the community. Based on ethnograpic Perspective, this spell is a compulsory component in the ritual of poan dorong dopeq and must be spoken by a Molan to request blessing and prayer to the surrounding nature.

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“…Sentence (5) contains a parable of the nature of the prophet Muhammad using the sentence Anta syamsun anta badrun 'You are like the sun,' the form of the sun is depicted with the figure of a prophet because of its rays that can illuminate all nature and humans. Sentence (5) closes with the following compliment, anta nûrun fauqo nûrin 'you are the light above the light,' where the meaning refers to the figure of a prophet who is likened to being more radiant than sunshine. Sentence (6) contains praise which likens the prophet to pure gold which is expensive with the recitation of Anta iksîrun wa ghôlî and anta mishbâhushshudûri, which means that you are the lamp of the heart because the likeness of a is a light in the dark.…”

“…This research focuses on describing and analyzing the meaning of the mantra "poan thrust dopeq" used by the Kedang community during migration rituals. The results of this paper E3S Web of Conferences 317, 01051 (2021) ICENIS 2021 https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf /202131701051 stated that the mantra contains an expression of respect and appreciation to God for nature that has been given to the people of Kedang [5].…”