Cultural Relations in Javanese Keris, Keris from Java Island and the ancient dagger has been used between the 9th century and 14th century. Weapons portion was divided to three, namely eyes, upstream and gloves. Keris often associated with mystical power of the Malays in ancient times. Among others, there is a belief that the Keris has its own spirit.

Cultural Relations in Javanese Keris, Keris from Java Island and the ancient dagger has been used between the 9th century and 14th century. Weapons portion was divided to three, namely eyes, upstream and gloves. Keris often associated with mystical power of the Malays in ancient times. Among others, there is a belief that the Keris has its own spirit.

Keris according to traditional customs should be maintained by way of worship at certain times, eg Friday night. There is also a way of rubbing tradition dagger with lime as a way to keep the metal dagger and also to add strength. Proverb that states: “The award to someone dependent because of his fashion.” Maybe saying it was born from a psychologist who base their views on neatness, cleanliness of the used clothing that shows a person’s character or a character that is inside the person. Among people in Central Java, usually for a specific event, such as on marriage ceremonies, the men must wear clothing the Jawi Jangkep (Javanese costume complete). And obligations that must be obeyed, especially by the bridegroom, is to use Java-style wedding dress that is batik cloth, dress, headgear and also a dagger tucked in his waist. Why should the Keris? Because of the Keris by the community in Java is represented as a symbol of “manhood.” And sometimes, if for some reason the bridegroom could not attend the wedding ceremony gathering, he represented a Keris. Keris is a symbol of heritage.

This view is actually originated from the Java community trust first, that the beginnings of the existence of beings on earth or in the world comes from an agrarian philosophy, namely the union of male element with the element of women. Belief in an agrarian philosophy is fundamental in a big family environment Palace in Java, such as the Palace Surakarta, Yogyakarta Sultanate, and others. Trust was originally from Hinduism who never embraced by the community in Java. Then there are also beliefs about the God of Space and God of Earth. Which is also close to the philosophical belief in an agrarian society in the form of Javanese Heritage Carnival at the ceremony ahead of a Sura in the Javanese calendar. purify the heirloom seed Palace consisting of a sharp weapon: spear heirloom, a large knife (Bendho). The procession carrying weapons eminent heritage walk around the Palace complex while focusing the mind, feelings, praising and praying to the Almighty Creator of the universe, to obtain protection, happiness, prosperity and unseen.

The main function of the first heirloom weapon is a tool to defend themselves from enemy attack, and animals or to kill the enemy. But then the function of a sharp weapon such as dagger or spear heirloom that changed. In times of peace, sometimes people use the dagger just as the completeness of fashion greatness when meeting bride ceremony. And the dagger was decorated with diamonds or diamonds at the base upstream of the Keris. Even the metal is sheath in such a beautifully carved, gilded glittering as the pride of the user. Then a dagger into high value commodity business. Aji Tosan weapon or inheritance is not just a typical Javanese Keris and spear only, but almost all regions in Indonesia have a sharp weapon heritage mainstay, like Rencong in Aceh, Badik in Makassar, Swords, Spears Tipped Three (trident), Keris Bali, and others.

When the Sultan of the Great Duchy of Starch with a degree attack Garudha Nglayang war, Supit Urang, Wukir Jaladri, or degree Dirada Meta, soldiers who accompany the use of spear guns Kalacakra face carved image. Keris heirloom or heritage which is the heritage of the spear was superior because of its capability not only made of steel elements, iron, nickel, even mixed with elements of stone meteoroids that fall from the sky so that powerful solid, but the manner of manufacture along with the accompaniment of prayer to the Creator of Nature with a spiritual effort by the professor. So the spiritual power of Nature’s divine Creator as any person believed to contain magical power or efficacy that can influence the opposition to weapons of terror to the user’s heritage. Opinions are based on scientific tests of heirloom Keris heritage and stated that it expends energy/power that are invisible (not visible with the naked eye). Interestingly liver is used for completeness Keris groom typical Java fashion. Keris was decorated with garlands of jasmine that is worn around the roses on stems upstream Keris. Apparently it is not just decoration, but has meaning to remind people not to have a violent temper, emotional, angry, Adigang-Adigung-Adiguna, arbitrary and want the triumph of their own such as character Harya Penangsang.

Tosan Aji or heirloom weapons such as spears, dagger and others that could be a tremendous sense of courage to the owner or carrier. People call it as Piyandel, an addition to confidence, even a dagger or spear inheritance given by the King to the royal palace that contains the trust of the King of noblemen’s flagship. But when the king’s trust was undermined by the bad behavior of the Duke who was given Keris, the Keris heirloom gift that will be withdrawn/refunded by the king.

Kris relationship with holster specifically interpreted by the Java community’s philosophy as intimate relationships, living together to achieve harmony in the world. It gives birth to a philosophy of “Manunggaling Kawula – Gusti”, merging of man with his king, perfect human union with the Creator, the people united with their leaders, so that life is always secure the peace, peaceful, happy, healthy prosperous. In addition to respect each other with each also should know better than to work in accordance with the portions and their respective functions properly. However, within the meaning of Tosan Aji as a national cultural artworks that contain various aspects of the Java community life in general, progress is now threatened because of its cultural aspects of technology as a best friend less desirable than the legends and magical aspects.