The Philosophical Meaning Of Coffee In Javanese View Of Life

The Philosophical Meaning Of Coffee In Javanese View Of Life

Indonesia is a plural country with many tribes in Indonesia who have their own philosophy including Javanese culture. Java is not just a race, ethnic, island name alone. The ancient Javanese took hold of the predecessors' life philosophy. Being a Java person should be 'njawani'. For some people may be less familiar with this term. Perhaps for the modern generation the word 'njawani' is to be a Javanese. Actually that's not the explicit meaning. Njawani is a man (behavior).

The behavior of being a Javanese (njawani) is not just to know the meaning but further into understanding the meaning that although camouflaged, is also contained elements of internalization of values ​​that are aligned with the self-universe to continue to be done and improved quality. This means being a Java person is a process to understand the various realities that exist in the human mind or universe. This leads our mind to become more calm. Just like the nature of most Javanese.

 Javanese philosophy is regarded as ancient, ndeso and outdated. In fact, the philosophy of ancestors is valid throughout life. Javanese cultural heritage of thought is even able to add insight into wisdom and teach our lives to always "Eling lan Waspodo". Javanese philosophy is well known in and full of meaning. The philosophy is a grip in the face of various problems and journey of life. As Javanese we feel how useful the philosophy is to our lives.

In philosophizing, Javanese often use unen-unen (proverbs) that are good and unique to organize human life. The meaning of these Javanese phrases is often not understood by most ethnic Javanese descendants in this modern era. So no one, if it appears the title, "Wong Jowo sing ora njawani".

The Javanese has a life-alive philosophy of nature. One of them is the Coffee Philosophy. The unique and soothing aroma of a cup of coffee can make us relax again and forget for a moment the problem of life that handcuffed. Every morning starting the day with a cup of coffee makes for a soothing morning. It can be a mood booster so that during the day later in undergoing activities to be motivated to be more enthusiasm. For coffee lovers will feel less complete if in one day do not enjoy a cup of coffee. There is something missing if it does not start the day with a cup of coffee. 

Coffee for some people is opium, but behind all there is a life philosophy about the word wise coffee in which there are various messages and also the motivation of a cup of coffee that we drink. In a cup of coffee for the Javanese contains a thousand philosophies depending on how we interpret it. From there we can take life lessons that are not always sweet, there will always be bitterness but if we are able to pass through it will create an infinite enjoyment. Here is a philosophy in a cup of coffee that can be used as a spark in the life that is not always sweet but there is also a bitter taste like a cup of coffee is bitter but still delicious if we know how.

Ngopi iku tegese ngolah pikiran / Process mind,

mulo kopi iku rasane pait / bitter.

Nanging sak pait –paite kopi ..... isih iso digawe legi  (Legowo ning ati) / hearty chest liver.

Carane kudu ditambahi gulo (Gulangane roso) / manage good feelings.

Sing asale soko tebu (Manteb ning kalbu) / steady heart.

Banjur diwadahi cangkir (Nyancange Pikir) / strengthen the mind.

Trus disiram wedang  (Wejangan sing marai padang) / advice that reassures the heart.

Ojo lali di udheg (Usahane ojo nganti mandeg) / business do not stop.

Anggone ngudheg nganggo sendok (Sendhekno marang sing nduwe kautamaan) / leave to God.

Dienteni ben rodo adem (Ati digowo lerem) / heart so calm.

Bar kuwi diombe seruput (Sedoyo rubedo bakal luput) / every temptation will be spared.

From the philosophy of a cup of coffee can be taken life lesson that in the face of life that feels difficult as long as we can manage the mind and the heart of his heart in accepting the circumstances and manage the feelings with good sourced from the heart and strengthen the mind with the counseling reassuring the heart followed the effort of hard work who really do not forget to pray to Allah until the heart becomes calm then life will feel sweet and beautiful so that all temptations and trials will be avoided and passed.

Such is the philosophy of a cup of coffee in the Javanese way of life, for the contemplation of who knows its usefulness.