CANANG SARI

The phrase Canang Sari is derived from the Balinese words sari (essence) and canang (a small palm-leaf
basket as the tray). Canang itself consists of two syllables from the Kawi language: ca (beautiful) and
nang (purpose). Canang sari is one of the daily offerings made by Balinese Hindus to thank the Sang
Hyang Widhi Wasa in praise and prayer. Canang sari will be seen in the Balinese temples (pura), on small
shrines in houses, and on the ground or as a part of a larger offering.

Canang sari has some parts; there are peporosan, ceper, raka-raka, and sampian urasari. Peporosan or
the core material is made from betel leaf, lime, gambier, prestige, tobacco and betel nuts. Material of
peporosan symbolizes the Trimurti, the three major Hindu Gods. Shiva is symbolized by lime, Vishnu is
symbolized by betel nut, and Brahma is symbolized by gambier. Canang sari are covered by ceper (a tray
made from palm leaf) as a symbol of Ardha Candra. Raka-raka is topped with sampian urasari, which are
in turn overlaid by flowers placed in a specific direction. Each direction symbolizes a Hindu God (deva):
 White-colored flowers that point to the east as a symbol of Iswara
 Red-colored flowers that point to the south as a symbol of Brahma
 Yellow-colored flowers that point to the west as a symbol of Mahadeva
 Blue or green colored flowers that point to the north as a symbol of Vishnu

A canang sari is completed by placing on top of the canang an amount of kepeng (the coin money) or
paper money, which is said to make up the essence (the "sari") of the offering.

Canang sari is offered every day to Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa as a form of thanking for the peace given to
the world; it is the simplest daily household offering. The philosophy behind the offering is self-sacrifice
in that they take time and effort to prepare. Canang sari is not offered when there is a death in the
community or family. Canang sari is also used on certain days, such as: Kliwon, Purnama, and Tilem.
Balinese Hindu daily prayer is known as “Trisandya”. The Balinese is doing the Trisandya three times in a
day. Morning, noon, and evening. “Canang Sari” or flowers and incense are being used as the medium
for the prayers. Before the Trisandya, there are some steps to do: Asana, Pranayama, and Kara
Sodhana. Each of these step has its own mantra.

There are six paragraph of Mantras in Trisandya, started by the powerful Gayatri Mantra. Gayatri
Mantra is believed as the mother and most powerful Mantra in Hindu. After the Gayatri, there are some
sentence of mantras as the prayer to the Gods and universe.

Finish with the Trisandya, they follow with “Panca Sembah” or literally translated as “The Five
Worships”. First worship is doing without the flower as a greeting to the universe. The second worship is
addressed to honor the Sun. Third worship is honored to the Gods in the entire universe. The forth
worship is aimed to have for the prosperity and wealthy, and the last worship is to thank to the gods and
universe. To end the prayer, we chant “Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om” means “Peace for the all human
kind, peace for all living and non-living beings, peace for the universe, peace for each and every things in
this whole cosmic manifestation.”
GAYATRI MANTRA & TRI SANDYA

Aum
Bhuh Bhuvah Svah
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi
Dhiyo Yo nah Prachodayat
“The Rig Veda (10:16:3)”

"O Divine mother, our hearts are filled with darkness. Please make this darkness distant from us and
promote illumination within us."

Om Nàràyana evedam sarvam yad bhùtam yac ca bhavyam

niskalanko nirañjano nirvikalpo niràkhyàtah suddo deva eko Nàràyano na dvitìyo’sti kascit

Ya Tuhan, Nàràyana adalah semua ini apa yang telah ada dan apa yang akan ada, bebas dari noda, bebas
dari kotoran, bebas dari perubahan tak dapat digambarkan, sucilah dewa Nàràyana, Ia hanya satu tidak
ada yang kedua.

Om tvam sivah tvam mahàdevah ìsvarah paramesvarah

brahmà visnusca rudrasca purusah parikìrtitah

Ya Tuhan, Engkau dipanggil Siwa, Mahàdewa, Iswara, Parameswara, Brahmà, Wisnu, Rudra, dan Purusa.

Om pàpo’ham pàpakarmàham pàpàtmà pàpasambhavah tràhi màm pundarìkàksa sabàhyàbhyàntarah

sucih

Ya Tuhan, hamba ini papa, perbuatan hamba papa, diri hamba ini papa, kelahiran hamba papa,
lindungilah hamba Hyang Widhi, sucikanlah jiwa dan raga hamba.

Om ksamasva màm mahàdeva sarvapràni hitankara màm moca sarva pàpebyah pàlayasva sadà siva

Ya Tuhan, ampunilah hamba Hyang Widhi, yang memberikan keselamatan kepada semua makhluk,
bebaskanlah hamba dari segala dosa, lindungilah hamba oh Hyang Widhi.

Om ksàntavyah kàyiko dosah ksàntavyo vàciko mama ksàntavyo mànaso dosah tat pramàdàt ksamasva
màm

Ya Tuhan, ampunilah dosa anggota badan hamba, ampunilah dosa hamba, ampunilah dosa pikiran
hamba, ampunilah hamba dari kelahiran hamba.

Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om

“Peace for the all human kind, peace for all living and non-living beings, peace for the universe, peace
for each and every things in this whole cosmic manifestation.”
PANCA SEMBAH

Asana
“Om prasada sthiti sarira
siva suci nirmala ya namah svaha”

Om Sanghyang Widhi Wasa, Yang Maha Suci, pemelihara kehidupan, hamba puja Dikau dengan sikap
yang tenang.

Pranayama
“Om ang namah (menarik nafas)
Om ung namah (menahan nafas)
Om mang namah (mengeluarkan nafas)”

Om Sanghyang Widhi Wasa, Pencipta, Pemelihara, dan Pelebur alam semesta hamba puja Dikau.

Kara Sodhana
“Om soddha mam svaha
Om ati soddha mam svaha”

Om Sanghyang Widhi Wasa, sucikanlah hamba dari segala dosa.

Puja untuk Dupa

“Om Ang dupa dipastru ya namah”

Oh Hyang Widhi hamba persembahkan dupa ini.

Sembah Puyung (Pembuka)

“Om atma tattwatma suddhamam swaha”

Om atma, atmanya kenyataan ini bersihkanlah hamba.

Menyucikan Kembang
“Om Puspa danta ya namah”

Oh Hyang Widhi semoga puspa ini suci putih bagaikan gigi.

Sembah Pertama (Surya)

“Om adityasyaparam jyoti,
Rakta teja namo’stute
Sweta pankaja madyasthe,
Bhaskaraya namo stute”

Om sinar surya yang maha hebat, Engkau bersinar merah, hormat, padamu engkau yang berada
ditengah teratai putih, hormat pada Mu pembuat sinar.
Sembah Kedua (Ista Dewata)
“Om nama dewa adhisthanaya,
Sarwa wyapi waisiwaya,
Padmasana eka prastisthaya,
Ardhanareswaryai nama namah.”

Om kepada dewa yang bersemayam pada tempat yang tertinggi, kepada Çiwa yang sesungguhnya lah
berada dimana-mana, kepada dewa yang bersemayam di tempat duduk bunga teratai sebagai satu
tempat kepada ardhanareswari hamba menghormat.

Sembah Ketiga (Meminta Anugerah)

“Om Anugraha manohara,
Dewadattanugrahaka,
Ancanam sarwa pujanam,
Namah sarwanugrahaka,
Dewa dewi maha sidhi,
Yajnanga nirmalatmaka,
Laksmi siddhiscadirgahayuh,
Nirwighna sukha wrddhisca”

Om anugrah yang menarik hati, anugrah yang diberikan para dewa, pujaan semua pujaan, hormat pada
Mu memberi semua anugrah. Dewa dewi yang sangat bersih berbadan Yajna, berkepribadian suci,
kebahagiaan kesempurnaan panjang umur, tiada rintangan gembira dan kemajuan.

Sembah Puyung (Penutup)

“Om dewa suksme pramacintya ya
Namah swaha.”

Om hormat pada dewa yang tak terpikirkan yang maha tinggi yang gaib.

Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om

Peace for the all human kind, peace for all living and non-living beings, peace for the universe, peace for
each and every things in this whole cosmic manifestation