Understanding What They're Saying OR The Concise Guide to Subud-Speak
They're no different from you or me, they just tend to speak differently. What are they talking about? How many nafsus per jiwa is it again? Well, hopefully this short reference will shed some light on all this.
| Subud-speak | English |
| We tested for guidance. | We chatted about it and then picked whatever answer the helper thought best. |
| I received yes. | I want to do it. |
| I received no. | I don't want to do it. |
| He's full of low forces. | I don't like his attitude. |
| My nafsu was pulling me towards doing it, so I just felt my inner and resisted. | I really wanted to do it, but since I need to suffer, I didn't. |
| I saw Jesus welcoming me, and Bapak was standing beside him. | I'm delusional, just so you know. |
| Bapak says... | The dogma is... |
| There is no dogma in Subud. | Whatever I say goes, but just for myself. You can do whatever. |
| I received that I should be a teacher. | I want to be a teacher, and besides I like kids. |
| I need to relax and feel my inner for a while after that incredible experience. | I had a tough day, and now I need a nap. |
| That latihan was really great! | I did a lot more shouting and writhing around this time. |
| That latihan didn't feel good for me, I couldn't get quiet. | My brain started working for a while. |
| I just finished doing Ramadan, it was great. | I really want to be a Muslim, but can't make the commitment. |
| I still need to do some purification. | I have low self-esteem. |
| Whenever I eat that, I feel sick. I tested and, sorry, that food isn't right for me. | I let a dead guru tell me what I can and can't eat. |
| Let's start an enterprise! | I have a flaky business plan, how much are you in for? |
| What you're doing is not coming from your inner. | Stop that, it bothers me. |
| We tested and received the answer to my problem. | That's it, I really can't think for myself anymore. |
| Bapak said, "stand on your own two feet." | What I say and do are two completely different things. |
| I can finally really feel my inner. | I think my leg's fallen asleep. |
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