Prince Madrais Alibasa Manuscript No. 127A

The manuscript No.127A is written in a set of loose folios. There are two sizes of paper; 34.5 x 21.5 cm and 34 x 21.5 cm. The condition of paper is brittle, decay and yellowing. The ink penetrates to the reverse side, but the writing is still readable. In this manuscript, Prince Madrais wrote the importance of innerself observation to keep on doing God’s decree and avoid the influence of evil spirits. The evil spirit always close human’s mind to forget their parents, children and family. Moreover, they make human die by drinking poison, hanging themsleves and make away with oneself. It also describes a vow of Sundanese marriage. Besides, there is an advice for the chief of Sunda to contribute in arranging the condition, keep the balance of nature and creatures, do perfection of life.

Extent and format of original material: File 127A: 60 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.