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23 Terms in Javanese Primbon and Their Meanings, Important to Know Related to Traditional Culture

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Kapanlagi.com - Javanese Primbon is an ancient book that contains various calculations and traditional predictions. Today, Javanese primbon has become part of the culture and tradition that plays an important role in the lives of the Javanese people. It is no wonder that even now many people study and apply various teachings of Javanese primbon. For the Javanese community, it is important to know various terms in Javanese primbon.

Yes, in primbon, there are many terms that may be unfamiliar to the general public but have profound meanings in the context of Javanese culture. Understanding the terms in primbon can provide better insights into local wisdom and the Javanese perspective on life.

Curious about what important terms in Javanese primbon are essential to know? To find out, just take a look at the following review.

1. General Terms of Javanese Primbon

As mentioned earlier, in the Javanese primbon book, there are various special terms. These terms may have become less commonly used in daily life, so most people no longer know the meanings contained within them.

However, to understand the contents of predictions or teachings in Javanese primbon, these various terms must be understood. Here are some terms that are quite common in Javanese primbon, but are rarely known by the general public.

- Weton: This term in the primbon refers to a person's birth date based on the combination of days (Monday-Sunday) and Javanese market days.

- Neptu: A numerical value assigned to each day and market day in the Javanese calendar.

- Pasaran: A five-day cycle in the Javanese calendar (Kliwon, Legi, Pahing, Pon, Wage).

- Ruwatan: A ritual of cleansing oneself from negative energy or bad luck.

- Pusoko: A heirloom object that is believed to have supernatural powers.

- Sengkala: Signs or omens that indicate the occurrence of an event.

- Aji or Ajian: Knowledge or mantras believed to have magical powers.

- Khodam: A supernatural being believed to be a companion or protector of a person.

- Nogo Dino: A term in the primbon that refers to certain days considered unfavorable for carrying out important activities.

2. Characteristics of Weton

In Javanese primbon, weton is believed to play an important role in a person's life. Therefore, various specific terms related to weton are very important in the teachings of Javanese primbon. According to Javanese primbon, each weton has its own characteristics. These characteristics then make each weton have different traits, attitudes, and dispositions.

Here are some terms in Javanese primbon related to the characteristics of weton.

- Lakuning Geni: The characteristic of weton related to the nature of fire, such as enthusiasm and courage.

- Lakuning Bumi: The characteristic of weton related to the nature of earth, such as stability and fertility.

- Lakuning Sengrenge: The characteristic of weton related to the nature of the sun, such as brightness and warmth.

- Lakuning Lintang: The characteristic of weton related to the nature of stars, such as brilliance and inspiration.

- Lakuning Rembulan: The characteristic of weton related to the nature of the moon, such as softness and intuition.

- Lakuning Kembang: The characteristic of weton related to the nature of flowers, such as beauty and delicacy.

3. The Term of Javanese Matchmaking

One of the functions of Javanese primbon that has been preserved until now is to predict a match. In predicting a match, Javanese primbon can categorize a couple into 8 types or groups. These 8 groups are believed to indicate the forecast of a household if the couple decides to marry.

Here are the terms in Javanese primbon related to partners or matchmaking.

- Ratu: A term in primbon that signifies the highest compatibility in matchmaking.

- Jodoh: Indicates good and harmonious compatibility in a relationship.

- Tinari: A term that indicates a slight incompatibility that can still be resolved.

- Padu: Indicates potential conflict in the relationship that needs to be watched out for.

- Pegat: A term that signifies significant incompatibility and the potential to end in separation.

- Topo: Indicates a relationship that requires sacrifice and patience.

- Pesthi: A term that signifies fate or compatibility that has already been determined.

- Sujanan: Indicates potential jealousy or distrust in the relationship.

These are some of the terms in Javanese primbon and their meanings. Hopefully, it is beneficial, adds insight, and can satisfy your curiosity all this time.

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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