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Ketut Erni

"Mom, I've been looking for loans everywhere, but no one wants to lend us money" said Wayan Rasta with a sad look

" Then now what do we do, sir ? I fear the loss of Gayatri, "Luh Ani said

" I'll try to ask Jro Balian(a shaman) about this matter." Wayan Rasta

" What do you want to ask ? " ask his wife with a curious looking face.

" I wanted to ask if Gayatri should not do penance next month . If Jro Balian (shaman ) says it is okay, then I will continue the ceremony next year " said Wayan Rasta

" Then try asking 'em, so we can calm down a little bit, sir." Said Luh Ani.

"Yes, Mom.Let me ask there, now I go to the garden first" said Wayan Rasta

" Yes, Uncle." Luh Ani replied while looking at her husband who had walked towards the main door.

2 Hours later Gayatri came home from school.

After finishing breakfast, Gayatri immediately approached her mother while carrying a book.

" Mom, may I ask you something?" ask Gayatri

"Well, may Gayatri ask what ? " ask Luh Ani

" Mom, why do Hindus like us pray wearing flowers ?" asked Gayatri while looking at her mother

" Because flowers are a symbol of our love for God. Is that a job of the school ? " ask Luh Ani to her daughter

" Yes Ma'am" Sahut Gayatri looked at the book. "Then why do we pray that we wear incense ?"gayatri asked as she looked at her mother again

"Dupa is a fragrant means that is burned with the aim of being our intermediary as a worshiper for God, an exorcist of evil spirits, and as a witness in the implementation of religious ceremonies," explained his mother

" That Tirtha (holy water), ma'am ? Why do we use Tirta(holy water) when we pray ? "

"Tirta(holy water) comes from the Sanskrit TIRTHA which means purity or a speck of holy water. Tirtha(holy water) serves to cleanse themselves, and the mind is made specifically based on beliefs so that it will have magical powers,"

" If Bija (rice on the forehead) ? Why do we have to wear Bija on the forehead ? " ask Gayatri again

"In the Sanskrit language Bija called Gandaksata derived from the word double and aksata which means whole grains and smell fragrant.Bija is usually made from rice seeds that are washed clean with sandalwood water. Bija as a means of worship that symbolizes the holy seed of God. The application of Bija is generally in 3 places, namely Bija is placed between the two eyebrows, in the hope of being able to grow rays of wisdom. Bija in the middle of the chest, as a symbol of purity and happiness. Bija in the swallow, is as a symbol of spiritual holiness in the hope of obtaining perfection of life," explained Luh Ani who spoke while making canang

Gayatri immediately wrote what her mother explained

"Is there any more questions ? " ask Luh Ani while looking at Gayatri who was writing

" No , Bu. My task is finally done" Gayatri replied with a big smile.

" Do you understand what I'm saying ? "

" Let's relax, ma'am, I understand, and I can also explain everything without bringing this book." Gayatri

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At the house of Mother Dance.

" Tok..tok.tok.." the sound of knocking on the door that sounded so loud made Mother Dance immediately woke up from her nap.

"Mothers...Mothers...Mother.." cried Armpit Erni - Wayan Rasta's sister

Mother Dance opened the door of her house. He looked at his daughter who was already standing at the door

"Erni, I've said many times to always say greetings, but you have never said greetings before" said Ibu Tari with great anger

" I'm sorry Mom, I forgot ." Reply to Ketut Erni who went directly inside

"Why did you come alone ? Where is your husband ? " ask Mother Dance while sitting next to her daughter.

" My husband doesn't come home, Mom ." Answer Ketut Erni while crying

Ketut Erni is the only daughter of Mother Dance. Mother Dance loved her daughter very much. Whatever his daughter asked him to do, he must have done it, and even now he can't cook. Every day Ketut Erni can only buy food, and if it is a holiday she will tell Mother Dance to make food and after that she will bring the food to her husband's house. Because too spoiled her daughter became a very spoiled girl. Ketut Erni is also a woman who does not like to have a child. Ketut Erni was once pregnant, but she deliberately aborted her womb until her uterus had to be removed.

" What really happened ? Why are you crying ? And why didn't your husband come home ?" asked his mother with raised eyebrows.

Ketut Erni did not answer her mother's question, she just kept crying.

" Erni, quickly tell Mom, what exactly happened ? Has your husband hurt you ? " shouted Mother Dance

" Mom, my husband cheated." Ketut Erni said while crying sobbing.

" What ? " tari's mother shouted with round and wide eyes because she was so surprised to hear her daughter's words

" Yes, Bu. My husband cheated on me" Ketut Erni said again

" It's so rude of your husband, how dare he do this to you. It's better if you divorce her." Bright Mother Dance with a fiery face

" But I don't want a divorce with her, Mom. I love her so much. Rather than me getting divorced with him I'd rather just die" threatened Ketut Erni while looking at her mother.

" Don't fool Erni, why would you do that ? Your husband's been cheating on you,"

" But I'm serious, Mom. I don't want a divorce with her" cried Erni's arm

" Alright then, it seems like I have the solution," replied Mother Dance.

" What is the solution, Bu ? " ask Ketut Erni who is so curious

" It's better that you learn the Science of Penangkeb like Mom," said Ms. Dance as she looked at her daughter

" What ? " Ketut Erni shouted very loudly because she was so surprised by what her mother said