Kriya Bebali in Bali: Its essence, symbolic, and aesthetic

Abstract

In Bali, kriya is classified into three, wali, bebali, and balih-balihan. The classification is based on the nature of the sacred and profane. The sacred nature is reflected in the kriya wali and bebali. This article is focusing on kriya bebali, which is a vein of the community in carrying out their religion; simultaneously, religion is the main driver of the creation of kriya bebali because the perfection of kriya bebali lies in its usefulness in a religious ceremony. Balinese people call it kriya becik, which means complete, beautiful, and sacred. In the next developments, the role of the kriya bebali began to be needed outside its main function. On the one hand, kriya bebali meets the needs of religion that reflects the culture of tradition. On the other hand, kriya bebali is present outside religious needs, which are an important part of the economic system in Indonesia. The existence of development is inseparable from various influencing factors, such as social, political, and economic. The journey ultimately produces a new value, namely the value of the industry, a birth that is appreciated by the Balinese people as a symbol of mutual awareness towards jagadhita.