Behind A Dream
Friday, November 17th, 2006 by ablteamDream can be defined as having an idea or image in the mind while in the state of sleep. Dream is always beyond control and difficult to analyze. These characteristic of dream make it interesting to discuss. For Balinese dream is an important part of life. It affects everyday life of Balinese, materially and spiritually. To Balinese dream is never in vain it always has a purpose and there is always something in it. Based on the type on its functions, Balinese divide the dream into several types of functions such as medium of communication, medium of action, predictive messenger, and sometimes serves as a battle zone.
Balinese believe that people who have supernatural power use dream as a medium of communication. This can be compared to interactive communication through internet or other modern media. This type of communication is used to conduct highly secret conversation in relation with magic or witchcraft. Traditional Balinese spiritual teachers (guru) usually use a dream as a medium of communication with their disciples.
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