Tombo Ati
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Tombo Ati is a traditional Javanese song composed by Sunan Bonang,[1] one of Wali Sanga, from Tuban, East Java. The song is about a Muslim's ways of gaining spiritual peace and tranquility, through tahajjud, reciting the Qur'an, fasting, gathering with pious people, and in constant remembrance of god, all of which are considered to be "Remedies for the Heart".
This song is still taught at pesantrens, and has been sung, recorded and released by several Indonesian singers.
The lyric of this song was written in vernacular Javanese languages. There are several modern adaptations, but a common version is:
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Javanese text
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English Translation
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The key message of this song is to gain spiritual peace, someone must follow the guidance of God.
