Chapter 12: The Canonization of the Gods
Bab 12: Kanonisasi Para Dewa
Following the great war, Jiang Ziya undertook the sacred task of canonizing the gods. The heavenly court had decreed that all those who died in the conflict, whether on the side of Zhou or Shang, would be given positions in the celestial hierarchy.
Setelah perang besar, Jiang Ziya melakukan tugas suci mengkanonisasi para dewa. Pengadilan surgawi telah memutuskan bahwa semua yang tewas dalam konflik, baik di pihak Zhou maupun Shang, akan diberi posisi dalam hierarki surgawi.
The canonization ceremony was held on a sacred mountain, where Jiang Ziya stood before the assembled immortals and mortal representatives. He held the list of names, each representing a soul that had sacrificed itself in the great conflict between righteousness and corruption.
Upacara kanonisasi diadakan di gunung suci, di mana Jiang Ziya berdiri di depan para abadi yang berkumpul dan perwakilan fana. Dia memegang daftar nama, masing-masing mewakili jiwa yang telah mengorbankan diri dalam konflik besar antara kebenaran dan korupsi.
One by one, the names were called, and each soul was assigned a position in the celestial bureaucracy. Some became gods of natural phenomena, others became protectors of specific regions or professions. The canonization ensured that their sacrifices would not be forgotten.
Satu per satu, nama-nama dipanggil, dan setiap jiwa diberi posisi dalam birokrasi surgawi. Beberapa menjadi dewa fenomena alam, yang lain menjadi pelindung wilayah atau profesi tertentu. Kanonisasi memastikan bahwa pengorbanan mereka tidak akan dilupakan.
Nezha was canonized as the Third Lotus Prince, a position that reflected his heroic deeds and supernatural abilities. His transformation from a troubled youth to a legendary warrior was celebrated throughout the realm. His story would inspire generations to come.
Nezha dikanonisasi sebagai Pangeran Teratai Ketiga, posisi yang mencerminkan perbuatan heroik dan kemampuan supranaturalnya. Transformasinya dari pemuda bermasalah menjadi pejuang legendaris dirayakan di seluruh kerajaan. Kisahnya akan menginspirasi generasi mendatang.
Yang Jian received the title of Erlang Shen, the Divine Lord of Sichuan. His third eye of truth and unmatched martial skills made him one of the most revered deities in the celestial hierarchy. His wisdom and courage were acknowledged by both mortals and immortals.
Yang Jian menerima gelar Erlang Shen, Tuhan Ilmiah Sichuan. Mata ketiga kebenaran dan keterampilan bela dirinya yang tak tertandingi menjadikannya salah satu dewa yang paling dihormati dalam hierarki surgawi. Kebijaksanaan dan keberaniannya diakui oleh fana dan abadi.
Even some of the Shang warriors who had fought with honor were canonized. Their loyalty to their cause, though misguided, was recognized as a virtue. The canonization process emphasized that true heroism transcends the boundaries of political allegiance.
Bahkan beberapa prajurit Shang yang bertarung dengan hormat juga dikanonisasi. Kesetiaan mereka pada penyebab mereka, meskipun salah arah, diakui sebagai kebajikan. Proses kanonisasi menekankan bahwa kepahlawanan sejati melampaui batas-batas kesetiaan politik.
The canonization of the gods established the framework for Chinese mythology that would endure for millennia. It created a comprehensive system of deities and celestial officials who would oversee the affairs of the mortal realm. Jiang Ziya's role in this process cemented his place as one of the greatest figures in Chinese history.
Kanonisasi para dewa mendirikan kerangka mitologi Tiongkok yang akan bertahan selama ribuan tahun. Ini menciptakan sistem komprehensif dewa dan pejabat surgawi yang akan mengawasi urusan alam fana. Peran Jiang Ziya dalam proses ini mengukuhkan posisinya sebagai salah satu tokoh terbesar dalam sejarah Tiongkok.