MISTISISME DALAM ALIRAN KEPERCAYAAN TERHADAP TUHAN YANG MAHA ESA (STUDI TERHADAP SAPTA DARMA, PANGESTU DAN SUMARAH)

Abstract

Aliran kepercayaan terhadap Tuhan Yang Maha Esa (Belief in God Almighty) can be divided into four groups, including mysticism or spirituality. Mysticism is characterized by direct contact efforts, spirituality, spiritual satisfaction, and "manunggaling kawulo gusti" (union of the human soul with God). This article examines mysticism in Sapta Darma, Pangestu, and Sumarah using descriptive qualitative methods and library research with a theoretical framework of mysticism. The findings show that these three belief systems fall within the mysticism group, striving for their followers to unite their souls with God. Sapta Darma's mysticism is evident in the "racut" practice ("ngrogoh sukma" or out-of-body experience). Pangestu's mysticism is seen in the process of oneness with God through "Panembah" (worship), which involves devotion and awareness of God Almighty (Tri Purusa) via Hasta Sila (eight kinds of Inner Panembah). In Sumarah, mystical prerequisites include "bai'at" (promises) and "Sumarah prostration" to get closer to God through stages of eneng, ening, and eling.