Prince Madrais Alibasa Manuscript No. 137

The manuscript No.137 is written in a set of loose folios. There are two sizes of paper; 34 x 21.5 cm and 35.5 x 21.5 cm. The condition of paper is brittle, torn, taped, perforated and yellowing. The ink penetrates to the reverse side, but the writing is still readable. In this manuscript, Prince Madrais explains that his writing is a guideline of life for all humans; the sacred book of Java. To achieve the perfection of life, humans must keep the life balance with nature and cultivate what they eat and drink properly in order to avoid illness. The content must be understood well, if you want this become the guidance of life.

Extent and format of original material: File 137: 96 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.