BATAK - The Origin of Nias People

BATAK - The origin of the Nias people are often the subject of debate among the people of Nias, because until now too benyak version of ORIGINS OF NIAS, and not one opinion among the experts / writers who can serve as an absolute truth that can accepted and trusted by the people of Nias. Therefore, I feel compelled to present this paper, which is a summary of my experience of Indigenous elders Nias, as a trigger the spirit of the people of Nias to keep track of our origins.

Legend NIAS.
Menurut highly trusted by some of the people of Nias, especially those living in rural areas, that the origin of the Nias people are descended from the sky (NIDADA MOROI BA Lang). This is dilatarbelangi by limited understanding / knowledge about science, so assume that in this world there is only one land is just land or Tano Niha Nias Island, Nias that is why people call themselves as Ono Niha.

Given some of the terms in the language Niasnya inappropriate when translated into Indonesian, then I write it in Bahasa Nias Region, and in particular emphases I also will write the translation in the Indonesian language. And each particular stage I will pick a meaning that is contained didalamnnya, which can be a material reflection / learning for us.

READ THE STORY IS AS FOLLOWS::
When King Sirao'm getting old, so he dizzy, due to the 9 people her children all want to be a substitute Sirao as King.

To nine children Sirao are as follows:

1. Tuada Bawuadanỡ

2. Old Zangarỡfa

3. Old Bela

4. Old Simanga Buaweto Alito

5. Old Samadu Sonamo Dalỡ

6. Hia Walangi Adu

7. Gozo Helah Dano-Helah

8. Daeli Sanau Talinga

9. Luo Mewỡna

Then Sirao call / collect all 9 children, said: Who will replace him as king, he would have signs of "Goods-9 Who among the children, who can dance like an eagle or like a hawk above the spearhead of the King's special, then he would replace Sirao as King.

Meaning / lessons learned:

Nias ancestors, had long ago considered dirinyaØ as a child king, so it is very offended and angry when someone says there Nias people who become slaves, because the principle is: "Ono NAMADA FAOMA ITA", meaning we are both descended from honorable people. This makes the people of Nias always keep the attitude / behavior in the environment where it is located. But this also makes us sometimes seem arrogant / cocky.
Mr. King's son Bawuadanỡ Sirao that to-1, responded that because he was the son of the former, then he is entitled to be king after his father died later Sirao. Then Sirao sent Bawuadanỡ, dancing on the tip of the spear and the fact he failed, and therefore it is lowered into the earth Bawuadanỡ wide, and falls amid the vortex of the earth, so he became the backbone of EARTH.
That is why the beliefs of the elders first, prohibiting a person to say the Pledge False by name Tuada Bawua Dano, because he would be angry if someone makes a false oath by name, so that the person is in the not too long is bound to get punished Death.

Meaning / lessons learned:

Nias ancestors, had long ago known and mengutamakanØ honesty (do not lie or tell a lie), because if not honest it will get the death penalty.
After Mr. Bawuadanỡ lowered into the earth, the son of King Sirao that to-2 that is Mr. Zangarỡfa jump saying that because he was the son of the 2nd, then he is entitled to become king after his father Sirao, if Sirao died later. And he failed, just like his brother Bawuadanỡ, and therefore he also descended to earth and fell amid a broad mid-water, so he became ruler of AIR.

That is why in kepecayaan elders first, prohibited defecating in the river because Zangarỡfa Parents would be angry because the source of dirty water. The result can lead to accidents / float (Ahani) when crossing the river during flood (Mangỡtỡ Molo) or do not get the fish (Lo ahulu) if by doing or going fishing or fishing on the River.

Meaning / lessons learned:

Nias ancestors, had long ago known and mengutamakanØ hygiene, because if not then it will get the punishment that is Life is not lucky (unlucky).
After Mr. Zangarỡfa lowered into the earth, the son of King Sirao that to Mr. Bela-3, ie, tried but he also failed, just like his brother Mr. Zangarỡfa and therefore he also descended to earth broad and fell over a big tree, so he became ruler TREE.
That is why in kepecayaan elders first, prohibited out of the house when the rain intervened heat (TEU Sino) and after teu sino usually be followed by a strong wind and heavy rain, because Tuada Bela many are angry because their forests are destroyed, so he is short shelter. People who leave the house when it might hurt or Tesafo, and due to heavy rain and strong winds will lead to falling trees and flooding.

Meaning / lessons learned:

Nias ancestors, had long ago known masalahØ health and preserve the environment because if not, then it will get the punishment that is Disease and Natural Disasters.
After Mr. Bela lowered into the earth, the son of King Sirao that the 4th of Simanga Bua Weto Mr. Alito, he also tried but failed, just like his brother Sir Bela and therefore he also descended to earth broad and fell over a large stone so that it becomes BLACK MAGIC TEACHER in Nias.
Simanga Tuada Bua Weto Laowỡmaru Alito believed to be her grandfather, who have ideals connecting the plains with the Plain Sumatra Nias but did not get to because he passed away.

Meaning / lessons learned:

Nias ancestors, had long ago been to membedakanØ where good and evil, and teach it to their children because if you do evil it will get the punishment that is: Age is not long and ideals never achieved.

After Mr. Bua Weto Simanga Alito lowered into the earth, the son of King Sirao that the 5th of Mr. Samadu Sonamo Dalỡ, he also tried but failed, just like his brother Mr. Bua Weto Simanga Alito and therefore he also descended to earth and falls above the broad peak Mountain Gui-gui (which is one of the tallest mountain in Nias) so he became TEACHER shamans and fortune-tellers in Nias.
Mr. Samadu Sonamo Dalỡ, believed to be the teacher of the Shaman and fortune-tellers can heal the sick because of the plague / black magic and can predict one's fate.

Meaning / lessons learned:

Nias ancestors, had long ago knew how-caraØ traditional medicine and how to predict the fate, but must be used to help others not to hurt others.
After Mr. Samadu Sonamo Dalỡ lowered into the earth, the son of King Sirao the 6th of Mr. Adu Walangi Hia, Hia Walangi Mr. Luo, tried but he also failed, just like his brother Mr. Samadu Sonamo Dalỡ and therefore he also descended to earth broad and Gomo.Dan region fell after Mr Hia lowered into the earth, the earth in southern Nias become skewed.
After Mr. Adu Walangi Hia, Hia Walangi Mr. Luo lowered into the earth, the son of King Sirao that the 7th of Gozo Helah-Helah Mr. Dano, he also tried but failed, just like his brother, Mr. Adu Walangi Hia, Hia Walangi Mr. Luo and therefore he also descended to earth and falls vast northern region of Nias Island. And after Mr. Gozo Helah Dano-Helah lowered into the earth, the earth's curved Nias.
After Mr. Gozo Helah Dano-Helah lowered into the earth, the son of King Sirao that the 8th of Mr. Daeli Sanau Talinga, Mr. Daeli Sanau Tumbo, tried but he also failed, just like his brother Mr. Gozo Helah-Helah Dano, and therefore he also revealed to the broad earth and falls in Tola Maera Nidanoi Talu. And because Mr. Daeli a favorite son of Mr. Sirao, then when you Daeli Tano Niha down to earth with him included a set of Gold and Silver Jewelry, Tools Spear and Sword as well as various tools Scales. And after Mr. Daeli lowered into the earth, the earth being flat and Nias is no longer curved.
In the end the only living descendants of Sir Sirao above the sky that is Mr. Luo Mewỡna, which is believed to be the ruler of the Sun and the Moon, so if it rains mean Mr. Luo Mewỡna'm sad, and if a bright full moon means Mr. Luo Mewỡna'm happy / rejoice. 


source: various sources