Thursday, May 28, 2009

Keris as a tangible and intangible weapon


Although by some researchers and writers Western nations classified as keris tikam type of weapon, the keris was not created solely to kill. Keris more as a weapon in the symbolic, spiritual weapon in the sense. For 'heavy mascara,' says the Javanese. Because of the keris by some people also have considered miracle.

For those who believe, keris can add a certain courage and the confidence someone, in this case the owner of the keris. Keris also can avoid the attack of disease outbreaks and pest plants. Keris can also remove and prevent interference being smooth. Keris also be able to help the owner find the strength of their owners easier, so that objects can be considered to provide safety for the owners and the surrounding areas.

There is a keris that really used to kill people, such as the keris at the time of the first palace used by the murderer in order to implement the death penalty. Similarly, the keris is made for the junior soldiers. However keris usefulness as a tool this murderer is also seremonial and special, for example Kanjeng Kyai Balabar Prince Puger property. In the 18 century to the keris-shaped Pasopati was used by Sunan Amangkurat Amral to execute Trunojoyo in square Kartasura.

Keris are art objects that include hammering art, sculpture, sculpture, art form, and art omen. Always accompanied the making of his prayers, the various incantation, and ritual and special offerings. Prayer is the first of a master craftsman when it will begin to forge the keris is appealed to the Almighty, so that the keris is made will not harm the owner and other people. Prayers are followed by a form of asceticism and behavior, among others, not sleeping, not eating, not the type of opponent in a certain time.

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