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3.20.2011

Imaginary Straight Line




Imaginary straight line that connects the monument - Keraton (Palace) - Panggung Krapyak have a very deep philosophy. Or if it was extended again, then this imaginary line connecting the Beach Parangkusumo - Stage Krapyak - Keraton - Tugu - Mount Merapi.

Keraton (Palace) - Stage Krapyak
Panggung Krapyak up to Keraton described the human journey from birth to adult. Areas around the stage symbolizes human life while still in the womb, characterized by the Mijen village to the Panggung (Stage) Krapyak as a symbol of human seed. Or it could be viewed in terms of the mystical union between the King and the people. or "habluminannas".

Keraton (Palace) - Tugu (White Pal Monument)
Tugu became a symbol of 'manunggaling Kawulo gusti' which also means the union between the king (golong) and people (gilig). This symbol can also be viewed in terms of the mystical union between the people and God. or "Habluminallah".

Mount Merapi - Palace - Parangkusumo Beach
Two locations that have particular significance for the palace which was built based on considerations of balance and harmony. Palace is the balance of fire and water. Fire is represented by the Mount Merapi, while the water is represented at the southernmost point, Parangkusumo Beach. And the palace was in its midpoint. Palace and the two regions it is a point of balance between vertical and horizontal.

Horizontal balance is symbolized by the South Sea which reflect man's relationship with humans. While the vertical side of Mount Merapi symbolize that reflects the relationship between man and God.

reference:
yogyes.com
gejeindrawan

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