The manuscript No.40A is written in a notebook with blue cover. The size is 21 x 16.5 cm. The condition of paper is brittle, torn and yellowing. The writing is still readable. In this manuscript, Madrais explain about life and death. Anyone who knows the truth about life should tell it properly. It is intended to know who is bearing life that guides both physical and spiritual then in the afterlife. None knows what will happen to his/her death. Human beings must know how they conduct their life properly. These are written for life guidance of human in their life and afterlife. To avoid confusion, all must know the life, death of body and soul. It is back to the personal in organizing their life direct to body death without soul death. These writings are especially intended for Madrais’ offspring. If someday there is a descendant of Madrais who change the rules, they should know the purpose of Madrais in writing all of these.
Extent and format of original material: File 40A: 68 pages of notebook.
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.
