The text depicts the state and course of the Kingdom of Yawastina, centering on the role of Patih Sanjaya. In its opening section, it records the dating that forms the backdrop of the story—namely the year Wirodi or solar year, with a chronogram indicating the number 841. At that time, the Kingdom of Yawastina was under the rule of Prabu Sari Wahana Karsa. It is recounted that over a span of roughly seven months, the king summoned and gathered all his younger siblings and relatives. On a day falling on Soma Manis, the king departed from his palace accompanied by a full retinue of soldiers and attendants, heading to an important occasion involving a procession or formal assembly before the royal officials. The middle section of the text relates a change in the structure of the patihship. It tells of a senior official, Arya Danurja, reporting to and requesting permission from Patih Sanjaya to carry out a certain mission. This mission appears to concern the dispatch of an envoy to his brother, Arya Sindurja. Patih Suksara, who had grown advanced in years, was no longer active in field duties, prompting Arya Danurja to assume certain responsibilities. He then informed the king that the letter or message from Patih Suksara had been received and would be acted upon in accordance with Patih Sanjaya’s decision. The interactions among these officials illustrate a well-ordered network of governance in Yawastina, with Patih Sanjaya playing a central role in coordination. The closing section portrays a dialogue between the king and the royal artisans, such as Empu Mursita and Empu Nata. One of the empus conveyed his thoughts to the king, who responded with expressions of both pleasure and disappointment—pleasure because the artisans’ reports brought him joy, yet disappointment because certain aspects left him unsatisfied. The king then offered counsel emphasizing respect for the ancestors and the importance of preserving the kingdom’s good name. Although the text is fragmentary and many portions are illegible, the conclusion conveys a moral and political message: to maintain harmony, loyalty, and the continuity of tradition under wise leadership, with Patih Sanjaya as the ever-ready figure safeguarding the king’s policies.
Extent: 1 bundle manuscript on a plain paper.
Size and dimensions of original material: Height 21cm, width 16cm, depth 2,5cm.
Condition of original material: All the papers are perforated, and the last page of the paper is badly damaged.
