Dream - The recent marriage of Rizky Febian and Mahalini Raharja has been the talk of the town. Social media is filled with news about the happy couple, especially since their relationship has been known to the public for a long time. Many also show their support for the relationship to be officially recognized. This is because there are rarely any negative rumors about them and they often display their romance as a young couple. However, one thing that makes people curious is their religious status.

In addition, there is also the tradition of Mepamit followed by Rizky Febian and Mahalini Raharja. Is it Rizky who follows Mahalini's religion or Mahalini who follows Rizky's religion? Regarding this matter, Sule has clarified that it was Mahalini who decided to convert to Islam. In addition, a Hindu religious figure also provided his perspective on Mahalini's change of faith.

However, recently there was news through Sule's clarification, Rizky Febian's father, stating that Mahalini has decided to convert to Islam. A religious figure named I Gede Pasek Suardika also gave his opinion regarding Mahalini's conversion to Islam as explained by I Gede Pasek Suardika in a Facebook post: "For me, everyone has the right to seek their own happiness and it is believed that it is their right choice. And it is not appropriate for others to contest which religion wins in that tug of war."

"In Islam, there is a term called 'Mualaf' for those who convert to Islam, and in Hinduism, there is a term called 'Dharmika' for those who return to the teachings of Sanatana Dharma, which is Hinduism. It is a label when there is a formal conversion of beliefs, but it is still a personal right for each individual," he explained. In addition, I Gede Pasek Suardika also responded to the traditional ritual called 'Mepamit' carried out by Rizky Febian and Mahalini Raharja at Mahalini's family residence."

"In Hinduism, there is no doctrine that one must formally label themselves as a Hindu in order to believe in and practice Hindu ethics and rituals. So, don't be surprised if anyone can deepen their knowledge in Yoga without converting to Hinduism, as it has become a first-class healing tradition for domestic and international tourists. Not to mention the strengthening of customs, ceremonies, and other rituals without the need to convert to Hinduism. Because what is touched is the soul, not their identification card. Whether to believe in Karmaphala or Reincarnation does not require having a Hindu identification card."

"If after going through it, believing in Hindu religiosity without changing one's original religion, there will never be anyone who will object, just relax. If you want totality, you can do the Sudi Wadani ceremony so that the soul is born and the label is in the same frequency as Sanatana Dharma. So, purity is a choice of each person's conscience," explained I Gede Pasek Suardika. With the existence of the Mepamit ceremony, according to I Gede Pasek Suardika, it does not mean that Mahalini severs her relationship with her ancestors. And when deciding to change beliefs, do not criticize the previous religion."

"I am a person who does not believe in the term of farewell ceremony as a form of breaking the connection with one's ancestors. Because there is no power whatsoever, including the worship of any Sulinggih, that can sever a person's connection with their ancestors. So if changing beliefs, it is only a matter of paying respect and the connection with one's ancestry will still be bound. Surely only humans with a damaged spiritual structure will intentionally decide to break the connection with their ancestors."

Example like the case of Ibu Desak Darmawati who converted religions and then criticized and belittled her own ancestors' works and religion. If we forget our ancestors, then believe it or not, destruction will surely occur. Because its roots have been uprooted, no matter how tall and big the tree of life that has been embraced, it will collapse by the gust of wind. "Seeing the public's reaction on social media with various responses to Mahalini's decision, it would be better if that matter is not made a problem."

"Marriage is just one stage of life in the Grihasta Ashrama. Wherein there are joys, sorrows, pain, and ultimately death. Therefore, praying for the best is the right thing to do rather than judging someone's choice. Let's pray that anyone who marries with any religious choice can be happy. Just one message, after choosing to leave the old, there is no need to degrade their original religion. There is no benefit to it either. That is my opinion regarding some parties who asked about the phenomenon of the marriage of the two artists," said I Gede Pasek Suardika, closing his explanation."