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Distant

" Grandfather, what exactly is a distance ?"gayatri asked Grandpa Parjo.

" Faraway is a tradition passed down by the ancestors since long ago in Bali. The distance is a testament to the omnipotence of God and its manifestations. But keep in mind that collusion does not occur in just any place. Distances are carried out in certain places and with religious rituals that involve ceremonial sipping such as sulinggih and regent. Distant means simply arrival. What comes is nothing but a supernatural force or some other being. The power that comes from another world then enters or borrows someone's body to be used as a medium to communicate something that is information from another world to our world so that it can be accepted. This type of distance in ceremonial rituals can generally be categorized into four,"

" What is it, Grandpa ? "

" The first is Crawling (the body touches the ground). The distance from the crawling movement, which enters the body of a distant person is the sacred vehicle of the Bhattara or Bhattari Idea. The second is Ngurek (piercing himself with a sharp weapon). Far from the Ngurek movement that enters the body of this person is Patatih Ida Bhattara or Bhattari."

" Grandfather, who is Bhattara or Bhattari ? " ask Gayatri while raising her eyebrows.

" Bhattara or Bhattari is the messenger of God as the protector of mankind in the Hindu tradition,"

" Then what's third, Grandpa ? " ask Gayatri curiously

" The third is dancing. Distanced from the dancing movements that enter the body of the person is an angel. The fourth one was silent. The distance with no movement (silence ) that enters the body of this person is Ida Bhattara or Bhattari. So it can be concluded that in the tradition of distance in Hindu ritual ceremonies is when the distance that pervades is not an evil spirit or a demon. But a holy or good spirit that will give instructions on how to carry out the ritual, so that through the intermediary the community can find out whether the ritual is complete or not. It also if it happens in the Pura area but if it happens outside the Pura area is called Curiosity. As a Hindu you must know how the characteristics of the people are far apart."

"They are how, Grandpa ? " ask Gayatri again.

" Faraway people are usually both eyes closed, and the body feels cold. Somewhat if the craving occurs due to the human rough body in the possession of spirits, genies and other evil spirits. Its features are open eyes and its behavior and behavior do not show the nature of God,"

" Grandfather, how do you test if the person is really far apart ? " tanya Gayatri while looking at Grandpa Surya.

" To test people who are far apart and especially when this is happening. There are two ways that can be done. First tested with fire. People who are truly enslaved will not feel hot if stepped on or exposed to fire. The second can be tested with water. A person who is completely separated when he is flush with water will not get wet. Distant people also have levels. The distance from the level of consciousness is completely lost and the distance from the level of semi-consciousness. The person who is separated by the level of consciousness is completely lost, he will not remember anything after he is conscious.While the distance to the level of semi-consciousness, he can still hear the sound, he can still hear the sound, but he could not control his speech and body movements, "great-grandfather Parjo explained.

" Oh so. I just understand now. Thank you, Cake." Reply Gayatri smiling.

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In the afternoon, Gayatri said goodbye to Grandma Ratih and Grandpa Parjo. He came home with a dog given by Grandpa Parjo.

In the middle of the road Gayatri and Gandi rest in a river.

" Gandi, the river is so beautiful huh ? " said Gayatri while staring at Gandi who was silent from earlier.

" Gandi, what's wrong with you ? I saw from earlier that you were just silent," said Gayatri as she looked at Gandi in confusion.

" I also do not know, somehow my feelings suddenly not good," said Gandi while staring at the river water in front of him.

" Then try to go home later so that your feelings become calmer,"

" Alright, I'll be there after you get home" replied Gandi who then laid down his body for a while. Gayatri is playing with her dog.

Gayatri then looked around. How shocked he was when he saw with his own eyes, there was a terrible creature in the form of a small human. To make it even more horrified, the creature has a large head size with one large eyeball that resembles the figure of Bhuta Togtog-sil in paintings and ancient Balinese carvings. After that there was the sound of crying, crowds and the appearance of bald children who increasingly make the feathers goosebumps.

Gayatri then wakes up Gandi who overslept.

" Gandi, let's get up! " gayatri said as she shook Gandi's body until the man opened his eyes.

Gandi spread out both his hands, after which looked at Gayatri who was currently sitting beside him.

" I'm sorry, Gayatri. I fell asleep, too,"

" Gandi, it looks like this place has its inhabitants . We better continue our journey, "sahut Gayatri while gazing around the river.

" The only one who lives is this river. Don't be afraid, can't they hurt you anymore ? You are also with me now. No one can hurt you as long as I'm by your side" Gandhi smiled.

" So you already know that this place has inhabitants ? " ask Gayatri with wide eyes.

" It's been. When we just got here, there was a cockfight over there," said Gandi, pointing to a place not far from the river.

" There's a cockfight in your place too ? "

" Of course there is dong. You've been there too" said Gandi.

" I didn't know it was cockfighting. First I went there when I got lost in the market, then the second just stayed in your house . It's also disturbed by your cousin,"

" What is here, in my people is also there. Yes already, we better go home because this is too late in the afternoon, "take Gandi while moving from his seat.

When Gayatri had reached home, she was so surprised to hear her Father's story that Grandma Dari came to her house to apologize.

" It is fortunate that Grandma has realized her mistake" Gayatri said without any suspicion

" But has he really realized his guilt ? I'm afraid he's got a plan behind it all" Gandi said.

" What Gandi said is true as well 'Sir." Said Luh Ani

" Gandi, then you will go to Granny Tari's house and investigate everything" said Wayan Rasta as he headed to the dining table.

" Yes, Pak ," said Gandi

" Then let's eat first," asked Wayan Rasta while giving a plate to Gandi.