Kapanlagi.com - Primbon has become part of Javanese culture. Until now, Primbon books are still widely read. It is proven that traditional Javanese society still adheres to Primbon. Traditional Javanese society often uses Primbon to make a decision.
In daily life, Javanese Primbon is used for various purposes. Not only for making decisions, Javanese Primbon is also used for fortune-telling, character analysis, auspicious and inauspicious days, compatibility with a partner, choosing a wedding day, and many others. All of these things are written in Javanese Primbon books.
However, did you know that there are many types of Javanese Primbon books? Each book focuses on one of the sciences in Primbon. Well, to find out the various types of Primbon books, just read the following discussion.
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1. Book of Weda Mantra Primbon
The Book of Javanese Weda Mantra Primbon is one of the types of primbon that is also known to the public. This Primbon book contains several discussions such as occult knowledge, Javanese mantras, and mystical knowledge. Weda Mantra also includes explanations or interpretations of symbols in dreams, matchmaking calculations, and future predictions.
However, this book is not just a collection of traditional and ancient knowledge. It conveys various discussions in this book that cover various aspects of spiritual life from the perspective of Javanese culture.
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2. Book of Bekti Jamal Primbon
Illustration of Bekti Jamal's Primbon Book (credit: unsplash)
This Primbon book discusses very Javanese things, concerning Javanese traditions and beliefs. Bekti Jamal contains content about a number of predictions, petung alamat, tumbal kaweruh, and falak knowledge. In addition, there is a discussion about time calculations and other Javanese knowledge.
In the Bekti Jamal Primbon, there is also petung alamat or traditional Javanese knowledge related to determining good or bad locations for building houses, graves, or other places. This is one of the things that is still held and believed by the Indonesian people until now.
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3. Primbon Book of Wali Sanga Teachings
As the title suggests, the content of the Javanese Primbon Book of Wali Sanga contains discussions about various complete advice from the Wali Sanga or known as the Nine Most Influential Saints in spreading Islam in Indonesia.
The advice of the Wali Sanga in this book covers various aspects of life. You can find wise advice about good morals and ethics, to more spiritual matters. Interestingly, these advices are still relevant until now.
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4. Primbon Book of Yoga Mantras
Illustration of the Book of Mantra Yoga Primbon (credit: unsplash)
Although the title contains the word yoga or known as meditation, this book actually not only covers the spiritual aspect of yoga, but also highlights the spiritual wealth and mysticism in Javanese culture.
The Javanese Primbon Book of Yoga Mantras contains various collections of mantras or prayers that are also kejawen and highly spiritual. In addition, each mantra and prayer has an explanation regarding the meaning of each prayer and its own functions.
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5. Book of Jangka Ranggawarsita Primbon
As the title suggests, the Javanese book Jangka Ranggawarsita Primbon is the work of a prominent figure named Ranggawasita, who is known as an ancient Javanese fortune teller. Ranggawasita is still famous today for some of his predictions that have proven to be true.
This book itself contains stories about predictions, the narration of jaka lodhang, and calculations of time based on the calculation of kaladitha era. Interestingly, the jaka lodhang section in this book is not just a story, but also has a deeper meaning that enriches understanding of Javanese culture and the spiritual beliefs surrounding it.
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6. Javanese Primbon Book
Illustration of Javanese Primbon Book (credit: unsplash)
This Javanese primbon book contains various collections of primbon along with their explanations. You can find hundreds of primbon that have been rooted in Javanese tradition for a long time. Each primbon is explained clearly and in detail regarding its origins, meanings, and uses.
This Javanese primbon book is quite popular among the community because its discussion is closely related to everyday life. From personal fate to career journey, marriage, health, and even relationships with the surrounding nature, this book presents various predictions and guidance that cover almost all aspects of human life.
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7. Sabda Amerta Primbon Book
The Sabda Amerta Primbon Book contains predictions of Sabda Amerta, which is a calculation of time starting from the day in a week totaling 7 and the day of the Javanese weton totaling 5. From these calculations, it can be used to determine a person's character.
However, not only predicting someone's character, the Sabda Amerta Primbon Book also reveals the ways and traditions of Javanese society. This book will explain how the Javanese society deeply interprets the relationship between time and human character.
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8. Serat Panagguhing Dhuwung Primbon Book
Illustration of the Primbon Book Serat Panagguhing Dhuwung (credit: unsplash)
The Serat Panagguhing Dhuwung Primbon Book contains a detailed discussion about the background of traditional weapons in Javanese society, namely the keris. The discussion in this book about keris is also quite deep, including how to make it, the philosophical value, and the mystical magical aspects of the keris weapon such as how to take care of it and fill its power.
One interesting part of this book is the section that explains the philosophical value of the keris. This book reveals that the keris is not just a weapon or a tool of war. The keris also becomes an important symbol in Javanese culture that has been passed down from generation to generation.
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9. Book Primbon Pustaka Raja
The book Primbon Pustaka Raja covers teachings about spiritual and mystical aspects of life. In this book, you can find a collection of yoga mantras that have specific functions. One of them is to obtain supernatural powers or deepen the knowledge of supernatural powers.
Each mantra is explained to have a different purpose. This book aims to explain each mantra and its spiritual and mystical uses.
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10. Book Primbon Sabda Sasmaya
Illustration of Primbon Book Sabda Sasmaya (credit: unsplash)
The book Primbon Sabda Sasmaya contains a complete discussion about 170 words of advice from Sasmaya, conveyed philosophically. The words of advice from Sasmaya described in this book are not just a series of random words or advice. Each word of advice carries a deep meaning and encompasses values that are closely related to mystical and spiritual values of Javanese culture.
Those are some of the books or Primbon books. Hopefully, they will be useful and can answer your curiosity!
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.