Entity: NYEPI
Nyepi is a Balinese day of silence, fasting, and meditation that marks the Balinese New Year. It is a time dedicated to self-reflection, cleansing, and spiritual renewal.
Nyepi
Etymology
The name Nyepi is derived from the Balinese word ogah-ogah, meaning to shake, symbolizing the act of frightening away evil spirits.
Definition
Nyepi is a Balinese day of silence, fasting, and meditation that falls on Bali's Lunar New Year. It is observed from 6 a.m. until 6 a.m. the following day, dedicated to self-reflection and spiritual renewal.
Historical Context
Nyepi is a deeply sacred occasion that washes away the wrongdoings of the past year, allowing individuals and the community to start the new year with a clean slate.
Cultural Significance
During Nyepi, all activities that may interfere with self-reflection are prohibited, including work, travel, and entertainment. The island becomes absolutely silent, marking a time of stillness, introspection, and spiritual rejuvenation.
Related Concepts
Nyepi is related to the Balinese New Year and is a time for cleansing, reflecting, and letting go of negative energies.
See Also
A Balinese day of silence, fasting, and meditation that marks the Balinese New Year