Prince Madrais Alibasa Manuscript No. 85

The manuscript No.85 is written in a set of loose folios. There are two sizes of paper; 34 x 21.5 cm and 32.5 x 21.5 cm. The condition of paper is brittle, torn, taped and yellowing. The ink penetrates to the reverse side, but the writing is still readable. This manuscript contains historical records of Prince Madrais, his teachings and reflections. Madrais felt that the land of Java would be destroyed. He wished for Java to be prosperity in clothing and food. The javanese could cultivate agriculture well and run for business.Human beings are being teased to be defamed, because lust makes them argue with each other. Therefore, to fortify us from the evil forces, we must always remember to cultivate and process what we eat and drink with fire in the kitchen well. Prince Madrais predicted the arrival of Japan after a rain of fire. Japan would attack blindly. The prediction said when Madrais was disappointed about his son Prince Tedja Buana who was expelled from school because unclear reason.

Extent and format of original material: File 85: 160 pages of folios.

Owner(s) of original material: Prince Djatikusumah, Ratna Gumilang Damiasih.

Author/Scribe: Prince Madrais Sadewa Alibassa Kusuma Wijayaningrat.

The material is written in Cacarakan (Sundanese-Javanese) script.