Performance of Prayers and Poetry of Bhuana Verses with Indonesian Spiritual Leader Sri Eko Sriyanto Galgendu
By,Jacob Ereste
Freelance Journalist
The book Ma Ha Is Ma Ya does not yet exist, and a spiritual event entitled “Self-Leader: Responsibility for Life” will be held through the literary work Bhuana in the Bumi language presented by Sri Eko Sriyanto Galgendu, an Indonesian Spiritual Leader. It is estimated to be no less than 300 pages long, involving 77 speakers over a 20-hour non-stop session.
This first-of-its-kind event will carry the theme “Prayers and Poetry of Bhuwana Verses Related to the Verses of Self: The Fruit of the Path of Life.” The performance, in the form of “Spiritual Prayer as a Testimony,” will be held at the Antara Heritage Center, Jl. Antara No. 89, Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta, from Saturday to Sunday, August 2-3, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
According to Sri Eko Sriyanto, “We Are Ma Ha Is Ma Ya,” is a spiritual reflection on humanity’s relationship with God through prayer, witness, and the Bhuwana teachings, which emphasize “jagad” and “jaman” (time), uniting the soul in the language of the Earth and the language of the land.
This contemplative event fosters a sense of human spiritual responsibility through poetry and prayers that refer to the scriptures of Ismaya, a prominent figure in Javanese mythology and spirituality, better known as Semar. This wise figure and spiritual guide teaches many things about life and divinity. He is often expressed through songs and suluk (spiritual recitations) or piwulang (spiritual meditation), which are part of the oral and written traditions of Javanese culture.
The teachings of Sumarah, sumeleh, and mituhu emphasize the importance of living with spiritual awareness, humility, and upholding noble character. These spiritual values have become an integral part of the Javanese philosophy of life, passed down from generation to generation.
The verse “fruit of life’s path” can be interpreted as a reflective awareness of all forms of results (fruit) from choices and decisions in life. The verse “self” means introspection, contemplation, and honest self-assessment.
The meaning of the fruit of life’s path is the logical consequence of the results of life’s decisions. Therefore, as a lesson or wisdom, it is the fruit of life’s long and winding experiences. This phrase implies that every human being has a quiet space to reflect, to acknowledge the traces of life they have passed. This allows for greater learning from all achievements and failures.
The 77 speakers participating in this event, which will be published as “Kitab Ismaya,” will receive an impressive spiritual message for each speaker, which can be obtained after the performance in print. The book “Ma Ha Is Ma Ya” (money given separately) has its own meaning, a sublimation of Semar’s existence, as one of the punakawan figures who symbolizes wisdom and humility, a manifestation of the gods disguised as guides to guide humanity on a straight, honest, sincere, and selfless path.
This spectacular performance is expected to become a new milestone in the movement for spiritual awareness and understanding, which is essential for humanity in today’s rapidly changing global era, moving toward a new world order. “Therefore, proven ethics, morals, and ethics are absolutely essential to avoid causing damage to the earth,” added Sri Eko Sriyanto Galgendu during a regular discussion on Thursday-Monday, June 12, 2025, at the GMRI (Indonesian Moral Reconciliation Movement) Secretariat, Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No. 4A, Central Jakarta.**
Jakarta, July 11, 2025
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