Prince Madrais Alibasa Manuscript No. 22

The manuscript No.22 is written in a set of loose folios. There are two sizes of paper; 34 x 21.5 cm and 35 x 21.5 cm. The condition of paper is brittle perforated, taped and yellowing. The ink penetrates to the reverse side. The writing is faded but still readable. In this manuscript, Prince Madrais explains his teachings. Every nation must be conscious of themselves; their homeland and nature. Religion must be in line with each custom. Javanese should know the religion and customs of Java. Religion of Java in Java island becomes the beginning of religious guidance in Java which in accordance with God’s law. Religion of Java needs legitimation. The government should be fair to Javanese religion because it accords with its nature. It is also explained Sundanese marriage law that requires unity until death. Domination among nations is not allowed. It is bound relation among father-mother-children. Besides, there is a description of a treatment to cure wound caused by spider bite. It is cured by ash of dried honje flower, sap haur or manggala banana.

Extent and format of original material: File 22: 214 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.