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As cultural center of Java, Solo (Surakarta) is rich with cultural symbols. One of them was a keris (dagger). In the Solo community, the existence of this heritage is almost always accompanied by the myths and magic content that surrounded him. It cannot be undeniable that keris always keep a secret.
"Keris is sinengker karana aris, which means, there is a secret buried inside. The secret is none other than the philosophy of Java, "said Deputy Pengageng Sasana Wilapa Keraton Surakarta, KRAT Winarno Kusuma.
Unfortunately, he added, the philosophy of life contained therein has not been known. Most communities in Solo even understand heirloom keris as a weapon, talisman that capable of giving blessings and ease.
"People are still trapped in the myth because we have lost our cultural roots. Posts containing the teachings of keris looted by Dutch and England are studied in there, and we live in superstitions. Superior Keris was considered sacred, but the reality was the man behind the keris, "said Winarno.
According to relatives of the Palace who are also perpetrators of that culture, the assumption that a keris is a sacred object as it was not entirely wrong. Because at the beginning of the keris was known as heirlooms, sacred objects, which is one of the ultimate weapons of the kingdom.
On a cultural level, the community notion towards the sacred of keris is still powerful. According to Sukamdi, keris artisans at Banyu Agung, Solo, the cultural level that was intended as placing this heritage objects in rituals cultures both inside or outside the palace.
While at the social level, according to Sugiyatno Ronggojati, cultural actors, most of the Solo people still put a keris in unusual spaces, cared for, and believe in it as a force capable of providing "aid" if they face tough conditions.
"Solo community still believes that keris is a symbol of the power of the ancestors and the universe," he said.
Sugiyano explains during this time many people are misguided and lost in the myth of the keris. Many people assume that a good keris is the one that contains magical powers to bring sustenance, giving authority and even the office. Those people came to a keris master, collector, or keris traders and buy at any price to get heirloom origin which powerful, magic, which they think can provide a lot of conveniences.
"Keris is sinengker karana aris, which means, there is a secret buried inside. The secret is none other than the philosophy of Java, "said Deputy Pengageng Sasana Wilapa Keraton Surakarta, KRAT Winarno Kusuma.
Unfortunately, he added, the philosophy of life contained therein has not been known. Most communities in Solo even understand heirloom keris as a weapon, talisman that capable of giving blessings and ease.
"People are still trapped in the myth because we have lost our cultural roots. Posts containing the teachings of keris looted by Dutch and England are studied in there, and we live in superstitions. Superior Keris was considered sacred, but the reality was the man behind the keris, "said Winarno.
According to relatives of the Palace who are also perpetrators of that culture, the assumption that a keris is a sacred object as it was not entirely wrong. Because at the beginning of the keris was known as heirlooms, sacred objects, which is one of the ultimate weapons of the kingdom.
On a cultural level, the community notion towards the sacred of keris is still powerful. According to Sukamdi, keris artisans at Banyu Agung, Solo, the cultural level that was intended as placing this heritage objects in rituals cultures both inside or outside the palace.
While at the social level, according to Sugiyatno Ronggojati, cultural actors, most of the Solo people still put a keris in unusual spaces, cared for, and believe in it as a force capable of providing "aid" if they face tough conditions.
"Solo community still believes that keris is a symbol of the power of the ancestors and the universe," he said.
Sugiyano explains during this time many people are misguided and lost in the myth of the keris. Many people assume that a good keris is the one that contains magical powers to bring sustenance, giving authority and even the office. Those people came to a keris master, collector, or keris traders and buy at any price to get heirloom origin which powerful, magic, which they think can provide a lot of conveniences.
The beauty of the keris will be more visible on the art and philosophy of life. Because basically, one cultural work of Tosan Aji is the art of living. The philosophy that should be included in life thus makes human more dignity. Therefore, this heirloom thing should be explored its philosophy. Keris is not just a sharp weapon because inside a keris tucked symbolize useful life in accordance ethics, norms, religion, and country.
"Unfortunately, not many people know that understanding. Even people who stayed in Solo the center of Javanese culture was not much to know. They just know that heirloom thing was sacred. That's it, "said Sugiyatno who also collected dozens of classic Surakarta keris work of Professor Brojoguna, Brojokarya, Brojo Sentika, and Japan Professor.
However, Sugiyatno recognizes some kind of iron (as the base material of keris) that has a particular aura. The aura like containing in precious stones, or other natural objects. He gave the example of the two types of iron that cannot be united, which is Pulosane and Kamboja.
Sugiyatno also mentions some kind of sculpture that have meaning. Carve Sekar Sri Mulyo for example, means the expectation that the owner of the keris has a prosperous living, or Sekar mudang, where the owner of the keris trustworthy, keep honor and responsibility for the family.
"An irony indeed. Solo city, which is known as the cultural center of Java, most people do not interpret the keris as a process of meaningful work. "
Winarno Kusuma added that as a great work of art, the palace also sees it as a complementary of cultural rituals. He pointed out that the king should wear a keris when in the procession of ritual Tingalan Jumenengan.
"Keris in here is necessary because to complete the king outfit, so not because it is considered sacred or has magical powers."
Winarno is quoting what Pakubowono X said that keris is an integral part of the group Tosan Aji (heirloom weapons) which in the past symbolized the status and dignity of a Javanese. In the world of Tosan Aji, Javanese formulate prayers which realized in the form of inheritance. Prayer is sung in behavior, ranging penance, penance, mute penance, and more.
"So, the keris is actually a media to pray. Ideas and hopes of Javanese included therein. It is a belief and a book of life. The form of keris which has Luk (grooved) is a symbol of wisdom while the straight keris is a symbol of constancy principle. Wisdom and determination it must be balanced, and finally empties into the top (God). Therefore, a keris is taper at the ends, "said Winarno.
Subandi, a keris master from Jaten, Karanganyar, Central Java agree with Winarno. In the culture in Solo, the role of the keris is still strong. The fans keris in Solo was mostly cultural actors, relatives of the palace, or those who have an interest and fascination with cultural issues. If there are groups who still mistakenly addressing a keris, according to Subandi, it is natural because they are generally still lay with the keris world.
However, Sugiyatno recognizes some kind of iron (as the base material of keris) that has a particular aura. The aura like containing in precious stones, or other natural objects. He gave the example of the two types of iron that cannot be united, which is Pulosane and Kamboja.
Sugiyatno also mentions some kind of sculpture that have meaning. Carve Sekar Sri Mulyo for example, means the expectation that the owner of the keris has a prosperous living, or Sekar mudang, where the owner of the keris trustworthy, keep honor and responsibility for the family.
"An irony indeed. Solo city, which is known as the cultural center of Java, most people do not interpret the keris as a process of meaningful work. "
Winarno Kusuma added that as a great work of art, the palace also sees it as a complementary of cultural rituals. He pointed out that the king should wear a keris when in the procession of ritual Tingalan Jumenengan.
"Keris in here is necessary because to complete the king outfit, so not because it is considered sacred or has magical powers."
Winarno is quoting what Pakubowono X said that keris is an integral part of the group Tosan Aji (heirloom weapons) which in the past symbolized the status and dignity of a Javanese. In the world of Tosan Aji, Javanese formulate prayers which realized in the form of inheritance. Prayer is sung in behavior, ranging penance, penance, mute penance, and more.
"So, the keris is actually a media to pray. Ideas and hopes of Javanese included therein. It is a belief and a book of life. The form of keris which has Luk (grooved) is a symbol of wisdom while the straight keris is a symbol of constancy principle. Wisdom and determination it must be balanced, and finally empties into the top (God). Therefore, a keris is taper at the ends, "said Winarno.
Subandi, a keris master from Jaten, Karanganyar, Central Java agree with Winarno. In the culture in Solo, the role of the keris is still strong. The fans keris in Solo was mostly cultural actors, relatives of the palace, or those who have an interest and fascination with cultural issues. If there are groups who still mistakenly addressing a keris, according to Subandi, it is natural because they are generally still lay with the keris world.
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