The Bodily Intelligence of Pagawéan Barudak in Baduy Society

Abstract

The term of Toys in Inner Baduy society, is not familiar. They call it Pagawéan Barudak, meaning the action of using tools as activities. The study was conducted in Inner Baduy, which focused on three villages, namely Cibeo, Cikeusik and Cikartawana. The study was conducted by identifying those forms of activities -Pagawéan Barudak- which use the body as a medium. The Body Intelligence existing in Baduy embodies their compliance awareness to the pikukuh and pitutur of Baduy society, which begins from the pre-birth stage to pagawéan kolot stage. The Baduy lifetime when it comes down to Buana Panca tengah (the earth), is guaranteed by Sanghiyang Gerit who will protect them. The body is a medium for the human soul when living in Buana. All activities in the Pagawean barudak stage consist of the process of body development with purpose to live in harmony with the earth and its nature followed by the soul consciousness which is close to the soul of the Earth (anima mundi).

Keyword : Baduy Dalam, plays, Body.