Kromo sharing about sajen.

With his father, he learned about the Javanese spirituality, it’s horoscope and how to work with spirits. In this space he shares about the sajen; a Javanese offering that is often used to symbolize harmony between humans, nature, and the spiritual realm. They serve as a way to maintain cosmic balance.

Some facts about sajen

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    The offerings symbolize harmony between humans, nature, and the spiritual realm. They serve as a way to maintain cosmic balance (Rukun Alam).

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    Burning incense (dupa) in sajen is believed to connect the material world with the spiritual realm. Its fragrance acts as a carrier of prayers and intentions.

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    Common items in sajen include rice, flowers, incense, fruits, snacks, water, and betel leaves. Each element holds symbolic meaning, such as fertility, purity, and gratitude.

Now let’s get into the details

Introduction

In the western world, it might feel difficult to keep a hold on ancient rituals like the sajen. Kromo explains how you can integrate sajen in your life, and design it in a way that it works for you.

Ingredients

Kromo walks through the ingredients that he uses for his sajen such as flowers, beans, kurkuma roots and coins. You can see how he builds this up, step by step.

Find your own way

A personal note from Alessa on how she integrates the sajen in her own way. Living in the Netherlands.

Practices during your pregnancy.

Oefening bedenken die ze nu zelf thuis kunnen toepassen.

Placenta begraven in de tuin. -> downloadable

Placenta prayer doen. -> downloadable