Keris are found in the Malay Peninsula, Java, Sumatra, Bali, Southern Philippines,Brunei and Thailand since as far back as the 13th century and other islands of the archipelago.
The most cultured are made   more...in Java, dating back to the kingdoms of Jenggala, Daha, Kediri, Singasari, Pajajaan, Majapahit, Demak, Pajang, Mataram.

Experts on keris focus on many different aspects of the weapons in order to fully understand them, viewing them from different aspects, such as the historical, cultural, archaeological, anthropological, as well as considering all the legends, mythology and ethnology.

Many shares the belief that the keris has magical powers,particularly those which do not contradict religion and certain ethical norms. The keris is believed to aqquire properties of various mystical and scientific values, depending on the fabrication process.

Some views are intermingled with customs, beliefs, myths, and legends. These views change in accordance with changes in value systems and the patterns of cultural beliefs that they adopt.
The making of a keris is preceded by ceremonies, offerings, and magic formulae which strengthen the belief that the keris has magical powers.

In terms of its fabrication, a keris is welded from various different metals that fall into two groups, ie; metal derived from the earth and metal derived from the atmosphere. Materials from the atmosphere means meteor and asteroid.

Welding certain kinds of metals into one blade causes them to form patterns, known locally as pamor or damascene - which is the most striking feature of the kris. Iron gives the keris its body, and the steel its cutting edge and the nickel that gives the blade its pamor. The pamor is brought out and made visible through a process of washing the finished blade in a solution of arsenic and limejuice. Pamor symbolizes certain hopes of good and bad.

Keris does not only act as a weapon but also as a family heirlooms and status symbols. To recognize whether a keris is suitable to be conserved as an heirloom, an expert will look at it from three aspects: condition, material and style, Some consider keris to be works of art.
Anybody can order an empu (an expert keris maker) to make one, or one can be bought in the antique and craft stores. Keris will remain everlastingly fascinating as an object of mysticism and arts.  less

Keris are found in the Malay Peninsula, Java, Sumatra, Bali, Southern Philippines,Brunei and Thailand since as far back as the 13th century and other islands of the archipelago.
The most cultured are   more...made in Java, dating back to the kingdoms of Jenggala, Daha, Kediri, Singasari, Pajajaan, Majapahit, Demak, Pajang, Mataram.

Experts on keris focus on many different aspects of the weapons in order to fully understand them, viewing them from different aspects, such as the historical, cultural, archaeological, anthropological, as well as considering all the legends, mythology and ethnology.

Many shares the belief that the keris has magical powers,particularly those which do not contradict religion and certain ethical norms. The keris is believed to aqquire properties of various mystical and scientific values, depending on the fabrication process.

Some views are intermingled with customs, beliefs, myths, and legends. These views change in accordance with changes in value systems and the patterns of cultural beliefs that they adopt.
The making of a keris is preceded by ceremonies, offerings, and magic formulae which strengthen the belief that the keris has magical powers.

In terms of its fabrication, a keris is welded from various different metals that fall into two groups, ie; metal derived from the earth and metal derived from the atmosphere. Materials from the atmosphere means meteor and asteroid.

Welding certain kinds of metals into one blade causes them to form patterns, known locally as pamor or damascene - which is the most striking feature of the kris. Iron gives the keris its body, and the steel its cutting edge and the nickel that gives the blade its pamor. The pamor is brought out and made visible through a process of washing the finished blade in a solution of arsenic and limejuice. Pamor symbolizes certain hopes of good and bad.

Keris does not only act as a weapon but also as a family heirlooms and status symbols. To recognize whether a keris is suitable to be conserved as an heirloom, an expert will look at it from three aspects: condition, material and style, Some consider keris to be works of art.
Anybody can order an empu (an expert keris maker) to make one, or one can be bought in the antique and craft stores. Keris will remain everlastingly fascinating as an object of mysticism and arts.  less

Margajebat and Ferry trying to trace the relief of keris carved in candi Borobudur.
Borobudur was built by King Samaratungga, one of the kings of Old Mataram Kingdom, the descendant of Sailendra dynasty.   more...Based on Kayumwungan inscription, an Indonesian named Hudaya Kandahjaya revealed that Borobudur was a place for praying that was completed to be built on 26 May 824, almost one hundred years from the time the construction was begun. The name of Borobudur, as some people say, means a mountain having terraces (budhara), while other says that Borobudur means monastery on the high place.
Borobudur is constructed as a ten-terraces building. The height before being renovated was 42 meters and 34.5 meters after the renovation because the lowest level was used as supporting base. The first six terraces are in square form, two upper terraces are in circular form, and on top of them is the terrace where Buddha statue is located facing westward.
Each terrace has beautiful relief panels showing how skillful the sculptors were. In order to understand the sequence of the stories on the relief panels, you have to walk clockwise from the entrance of the temple. The relief panels tell the legendary story of Ramayana. Besides, there are relief panels describing the condition of the society by that time; for example, relief of farmers' activity reflecting the advance of agriculture system and relief of sailing boat representing the advance of navigation in Bergotta (Semarang).All relief panels in Borobudur temple reflect Buddha's teachings. For the reason, this temple functions as educating medium for those who want to learn Buddhism.
A question about Borobudur that is still unanswered by far is how the condition around the temple was at the beginning of its foundation and why at the time of it's finding the temple was buried. Some hypotheses claim that Borobudur in its initial foundation was surrounded by swamps and it was buried because of Merapi explosion. It was based on Kalkutta inscription with the writing 'Amawa' that means sea of milk. The Sanskrit word was used to describe the occurrence of disaster. The sea of milk was then translated into Merapi lava. Some others say that Borobudur was buried by cold lava of Merapi Mountain.  less

Exclusive interview with empu Sungkowo harumbrodjo at his residence.
Keris are found in the Malay Peninsula, Java, Sumatra, Bali, Southern Philippines,Brunei and Thailand since as far back as the 13th   more...century and other islands of the archipelago.
The most cultured are made in Java, dating back to the kingdoms of Jenggala, Daha, Kediri, Singasari, Pajajaan, Majapahit, Demak, Pajang, Mataram.

Experts on keris focus on many different aspects of the weapons in order to fully understand them, viewing them from different aspects, such as the historical, cultural, archaeological, anthropological, as well as considering all the legends, mythology and ethnology.

Many shares the belief that the keris has magical powers,particularly those which do not contradict religion and certain ethical norms. The keris is believed to aqquire properties of various mystical and scientific values, depending on the fabrication process.

Some views are intermingled with customs, beliefs, myths, and legends. These views change in accordance with changes in value systems and the patterns of cultural beliefs that they adopt.
The making of a keris is preceded by ceremonies, offerings, and magic formulae which strengthen the belief that the keris has magical powers.

In terms of its fabrication, a keris is welded from various different metals that fall into two groups, ie; metal derived from the earth and metal derived from the atmosphere. Materials from the atmosphere means meteor and asteroid.

Welding certain kinds of metals into one blade causes them to form patterns, known locally as pamor or damascene - which is the most striking feature of the kris. Iron gives the keris its body, and the steel its cutting edge and the nickel that gives the blade its pamor. The pamor is brought out and made visible through a process of washing the finished blade in a solution of arsenic and limejuice. Pamor symbolizes certain hopes of good and bad.

Keris does not only act as a weapon but also as a family heirlooms and status symbols. To recognize whether a keris is suitable to be conserved as an heirloom, an expert will look at it from three aspects: condition, material and style, Some consider keris to be works of art.
Anybody can order an empu (an expert keris maker) to make one, or one can be bought in the antique and craft stores. Keris will remain everlastingly fascinating as an object of mysticism and arts.  less

margajebat performing silat tempur ~

Documentary on malay silat, the use of keris, kerambit and other edgeweapons.

Discussion on the technique of handling kerambit and keris.
Kerambit is a weapon found among the cultures of Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The shape of the kerambit is in the shape of a tiger   more...claw.The kerambit is characterized by a sharply curved, usually double-edged blade which when the knife is properly held, extends from the bottom of the hand, with the point of the blade facing forward. In Southeast Asia kerambits are encountered with varying blade lengths and both with and without a retention ring for the index finger on the end of the handle opposite the blade. However, in addition to being held blade facing forward and extending down from the fist.It is believed that the biomechanics of the weapon allow for more powerful cutting strokes, particularly against an attacker's limbs, even with a short blade. The index finger ring makes it very difficult to disarm and it also allows a finer measure of control as compared with a straight knife.  less

Margajebat (http://www.margajebat.com) having a casual discourse with Khadija Abdul Qahaar (http://www.jihadunspun.com) about humanities and common issues.

Margajebat (http://www.margajebat.com) having a casual discourse with Khadija Abdul Qahaar (http://www.jihadunspun.com) about humanities and common issues.

Margajebat (http://www.margajebat.com) having a casual discourse with Khadija Abdul Qahaar (http://www.jihadunspun.com) about humanities and common issues.

Margajebat (http://www.margajebat.com) having a casual discourse with Khadija Abdul Qahaar (http://www.jihadunspun.com) about humanities and common issues.

Margajebat (http://www.margajebat.com) having a casual discourse with Khadija Abdul Qahaar (http://www.jihadunspun.com) about humanities and common issues.

Margajebat (http://www.margajebat.com) having a casual discourse with Khadija Abdul Qahaar (http://www.jihadunspun.com) about humanities and common issues.

Documentary on malay traditional culture and the keris ~

Come ~
Come open the mystery beneath ~
For all the deaf ~
For all the blind ~

Come ~
Come into six feet of earth ~
And let the dirts fill your day ~

Let's witness ~
One by one ~

Unmasked the falsehood ~
And look   more...beyond ~
Of power that be ~

Of failures and mistakes ~
Was a man such a man ~
Some ~
With deeds and all their spent ~
Some ~
With all their earned as well undone ~
Some ~
With lives of fire that came to nothing ~
Bare and burnt ~

Let's lie low and reason ~
Were you happy ~
Are you happy ~
Take your stand ~

While we triumph over a secret ~
Let's the chilling eerie cold feels ~
Creep through your every nerves ~

Rot and rusty ~
Run to dust ~
Dust to dust ~
Ashes to ashes ~

Born to bloom ~
Born to drop ~
Dead to the roots ~

Of soul ~
Doubtless ~
Is immortal ~
Was never out of touch ~
Forever burning ~

Of life ~
How and what ~
As sure as here ~
We lie ~

If you rise now ~
You'll never die ~

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Look into my eyes ~
Can your heart read ~

Of sorrow ~
Of grief ~

What 's done is done ~
And you're dead beside ~
Dead long ago ~
And I'm dying since ~

And as you died ~
So must I die myself ~
Dying by degrees ~

Hours ~
Long hours ~
Dying ~
By day by night ~
Dying ~
In the heat of the day ~
Dying ~
In the dead of the night ~

Do I live ~
Am I dead ~

Despite my care ~
Those silent bed beckon ~
Come ~
Take your rest ~

Put me where I belong ~
And let me face the truth ~

For you will not be my death ~
Only fate knows whose ~

Men goes to graves ~
And where is he ~

Less I grieve ~
More I see ~

Pray ~
Pray hard ~
Pray with all your heart ~

To comfort me ~
To comfort you ~

In this struggle ~
Before you shuddered and sank ~
Before the light turns blank ~
Let's purify ~


Hak cipta :
Margajebat  less

Live ~
The experience of the resurrection ~
Before it come ~

Enter ~
With the feet of your reasoning ~
Into the action ~
Of management and transformation ~
Of the divine decree and destiny ~

Live ~
In the   more...contents ~

With the eyes of your faith ~
And your certitude ~

Poised ~
Between fear and hope ~
Submerged ~
And reflect for certainty ~
And reach out for HIS mercy ~

Surrender ~
And then repent ~
Before death surprises you ~
Overtaken with a sudden jolt ~
And regret is of no use ~

Laid ~
In the hand of the washer of the dead ~

Suddenly ~
Certainty ~
Becomes so certain ~

******


I weep ~
For you my friend ~

The one ~
Who embrace the gold ~
The one ~
Who embrace the silver ~
The one who only rejoice ~
By the praise and applause of creature ~

Liberate your wills my friend ~
Be a servant no more ~

Of measly worldly rewards ~
Though your desire says no ~

Run with me to the bliss ace ~
As where the perfect graze ~
Which will open the gate ~
And end all the hopeless maze ~

Then can we rest ~
Within our sacred chests ~
Glory rays of divine ~
Truly be yours and mine ~

Weep with me ~
While you stay ~
And ~
We weep the ignorant away ~




Hak cipta:
margajebat  less

KTMB telah mengambil daya usaha menjemput kira-kira 30 pelukis tanah air yang berpengalaman dalam seni tampak dari sekitar Lembah Klang untuk memeriahkan semula stesen lama itu semenjak 3 November lalu.   more...Mereka bernaung di bawah pameran lukisan yang bertajuk Transformasi Seni Tampak KTMB 2007.
Berbeza dengan pameran lukisan yang lazimnya menanpilkan karya yang sudah siap, orang ramai akan dapat menyaksikan cara lukisan-lukisan ini dihasilkan secara langsung.  less

KTMB telah mengambil daya usaha menjemput kira-kira 30 pelukis tanah air yang berpengalaman dalam seni tampak dari sekitar Lembah Klang untuk memeriahkan semula stesen lama itu semenjak 3 November lalu.   more...Mereka bernaung di bawah pameran lukisan yang bertajuk Transformasi Seni Tampak KTMB 2007.
Berbeza dengan pameran lukisan yang lazimnya menanpilkan karya yang sudah siap, orang ramai akan dapat menyaksikan cara lukisan-lukisan ini dihasilkan secara langsung.  less

Andung is a horse drawn four wheelers carriage. Sometimes the carriage is pulled by two horses. This is a very pleasant way to move around town. All carriages are canopied for protection from sun and   more...rain and many drivers are decked out in traditional Javanese dress making it that much more enjoyable. The price is negotiable and is a popular means of transportation for the locals, and has been very popular among tourists as well

Andung horse carriage is a novel leisure way to get around Yogyakarta. All along the way the horse-drawn carriage attracted the attention of passersby. Cantering along streets crowded with motorcycles and automobiles, the antique-looking carriage aroused plenty of curiosity especially from outsiders.
Upon seeing the carriage, locals and tourists alike may be reminded of the fact that about a century ago, horse-drawn carriages were a common sight on the roads of Yogyakarta. The carriage tours of the city is a reminder to people, amid the ongoing progress of modern times, of what life in Java was like in bygone days.
I believes that this does promote tourism as it provides an interesting sight in the streets.
It is a great way to see the city and the country-side around Yogyakarta - You won't miss anything.  less

Some notes on pantai kukup: Kukup Beach, grey black sand dunes, treacherous ocean currents and jagged rocks. located near Baron Beach, only 1 km east. Rock hill island with a gazebo, at the east part   more...of the areas. access with climb a several set of natural staircase bridge along to the rock island.Beautiful panorama of the southern sea. Should be very careful here cause of its big wave and the texture of the beach which is rocks meet the sands and strictly no swimming allowed.  less

This buddhistic complex , built from 780 to 810 in three stages, is 185 m long on 165 m broad and includes 240 similar vaults.
It is organized like a mandala centered around a principal temple.
Candi   more...Sewu is associated to Candi Lor at the north, with Candi Kulon at the west, with Candi Asu at the east, and with Candi Bubrah at the south, all of them built according to the same plan. It is a buddhistic temple built at the end of the 9th century on a plan identical to Candi Sewu. Right from the beginning, this temple was built on a cruciform plan. On the other hand, the windows, rectangular, have thereafter being stopped at the base. The accesses were also transformed. Such as it is presented today, without its superstructure, it has a small air of Borobudur, in much smaller, with its many sculptures of sitted Buddha around. one can see some reliefs and a pediment decorated with celestial creatures. There, on the right side, in a group of houses, one can see some stone lines, as well as marks of foundations of old structures. To go there, for the preceding temple, it is necessary to continue the way until the end then to turn left to return at the level of Candi Sewu.
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Entering theYogyakarta kraton precincts from the north gate ~ one crosses the main square (alun-alun lor) between the two royal banyan trees ~
Being in the alun-alun (the North Square) within the two waringin   more...trees are a comparison with someone’s experience in samadi ~ the feeling of calmness from the unity of microcosmos unite macrocosmos ~
Trying an attraction called Masangin ~ namely walking through two banyan trees in the middle of the square with your eyes being closed with black cloth that is available for a rent at 3,000 Rupiah ~
The belief says that those who successfully do it will get unlimited blessing ~ The answering of the prayer will depend on one's belief ~
~ but most of the participants will go astray either to the left or to the right side of the trees ~ only a few did succeed ~  less

Entering theYogyakarta kraton precincts from the north gate ~ one crosses the main square (alun-alun lor) between the two royal banyan trees ~
Being in the alun-alun (the North Square) within the two waringin   more...trees are a comparison with someone’s experience in samadi ~ the feeling of calmness from the unity of microcosmos unite macrocosmos ~
Trying an attraction called Masangin ~ namely walking through two banyan trees in the middle of the square with your eyes being closed with black cloth that is available for a rent at 3,000 Rupiah ~
The belief says that those who successfully do it will get unlimited blessing ~ The answering of the prayer will depend on one's belief ~
~ but most of the participants will go astray either to the left or to the right side of the trees ~ only a few did succeed ~  less

It was about a mysterious white crow that came into my life ~
This video clip was dedicated to 1WhiteCrow of Burnt Chimney from USA and friends ~