Prince Madrais Alibasa Manuscript No. 45B

The manuscript No.45B is written in a notebook with blue cover. The size is 21 x 16.5 cm. The condition of paper is brittle, taped and yellowing. The writing is still readable. In this manuscript, Prince Madrais describes historical fact about his life and his teachings. Madrais’ defence in Tasikmalaya courtroom was useless. He was considered as an insane and exhiled. The judge trusted more on the rumor than the real facts. In his teachings, Prince Madrais emphasized the importance of self consciousness of nationality sense. If we don’t have nationality, it means we let the foreign power to control over our country. Our country will pass destruction. Fighting and rebellion happens. There is no peace and harmony.

Extent and format of original material: File 45B: 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.