Java is no exception. But with the advent of the socio-political conservatism in Indonesia, it is difficult to imagine the existence of a Javanese sex book 'actual custody "without losing its finesse civilized and religious compass.
serat Centhini is a poetic anthology of Javanese tales and wisdom, commanded by Prince Pakubuwono V of Surakarta Sultanate in 1814 in the interest of compiling a written record of the entire Javanese cultural heritage, the prince sent two royal scribes on a trip through Java and another in Mecca.
Tradition speculates that Centhini was chaste when completed scribes, but the prince "Sexified" it. Centhini was then a holy book in the royal palace, the prince read for pleasure at bedtime. After a short five-year reign, Prince polyamory died of syphilis.
Since then, the original writings have disappeared, but not before scribes copied the manuscript. They are now housed in the palaces of Yogyakarta and Surakarta, Leiden University, and in possession of various collectors. Despite the fact that most Javanese commoners have never read Centhini, its verses steeped in the culture of the people through music and the arts. The Jogja Hip Hop Foundation even made raps on them.
In 06, Dr. Santoso Soewito and condensed English version of Kestity Pringgoharjono of "The Centhini Story" was published. It follows the life and wanderings trans-Java adolescent brothers Jayengresmi, Jayengsari and Mas Cabolang. Jayengresmi and Jayengsari were the son of a Javanese monarch of the 16th century that went into exile and traveled separately. Cabolang is the adoptive brother Jayengsari in exile, who fled his father's house for a coming of age "adventure".
"Cabolang is most curious, he tried" everything ". Jayengresmi, however, is the good boy, the pious, but the story ends with a twist," said Kestity showing her pantyhose book marked, perhaps 75% color code that contain sexual references.
Centhini Despite being an Islamic text, it refers to Hindu Buddhist principles as the four essential elements: artha (wealth winner), kama (mundane pleasures and harmony), dharma (religious teachings and practicing philanthropy) and moksha (liberation from this world desires). Artha and kama are the assets that perform a Dharma and ultimately achieve moksha. Sex is a kama element.
"Sex can be a love or hate of others," said Kestity. "To have a harmonious relationship, a couple needs a healthy sex life. It guarantees the happiness of the family, and is one of the purposes of life. That is why in his trip before adulthood, looking Cabolang identity and soul mate. "
Cabolang falls for four female students in a hermitage and wife after resolving a naughty riddle. With four women meet difficulties Cabolang teaches the science of love hermit game: one at a time in bed, visual and auditory pleasure, talking, kissing, and to ensure that every woman has her turn . But after successfully practice it, Cabolang divorced his wives and continues his journey eastward
In addition, in the journey, Cabolang learns to find the qualities of a good wife :. A good background, good manners, patience, charm, and a compassionate heart. Other lessons include anatomy fun, love moves for each day of the month, the prayers and singing during sex to protect marriage.
"marriage protection is a two-way street, so Centhini also told the men that women want a husband, lest the woman falls for another man who was better. Man is responsible for obtaining the status, a sense of enjoyment, skill in living, ample wealth, and good looks. The Javanese have thought about these ideas for centuries, "Kestity said.
The travel Cabolang goes wild as he and his band learn about incest scandals Prambanan, spending time with ronggengs Mataram (woman trance dancers hired to sleep with the other husbands people for good luck in the family) and jathils of Ponorogo (cross-dressing gay dancers) have a homosexual affair with the regent of Wirosobo and get arrested for sleeping with married aristocratic women.
"part of kama is also built a good house, and therefore the chapters on building a good house, selecting wood and wood processing to make it robust and durable. It's not like today where industries just put wood in the oven and it becomes brittle in a few years, "said Kestity." and then there are tips on choosing nutritious foods and recipes to Javanese medicine. He takes shelter, food and clothing to a house, and Centhini them all addresses. "
For a work of fiction, Centhini a surprisingly precise geographical references." The Centhini Story "photographer Fendi Siregar spent two and a half years following the Centhini track. Surprisingly, many places that seem mythical actually exist . Perhaps the most phenomenal of them is the tunnel connecting the volcanic saltwater geyser Bleduk Kuwu (Grobogan, Central Java) with the Indian ocean through the south coast of Java.
for a lay reader, the mention of such a tunnel Centhini sounds like pure fantasy, especially considering the distance Bleduk Kuwu any coast. legend has it that while coveting beauty of the village, the king uttered a spell that Joko caused his semen and egg to fall to the ground, and the virtual union produced a dragon. to obtain the recognition of the king, the dragon must defeat the white crocodile of South ocean. After winning the battle, the queen South Ocean gave his daughter in marriage to the dragon. After marriage and coronation, the dragon moves at the Joko king; but in order to protect his wife, moves through a secret underground tunnel through Kuwu.
"This is an old acquaintance, packaged in the form of a legend," said Kestity. "Unfortunately, when Fendi visited the geyser to take pictures, he was full of garbage and cleaning required serious. Today, people do not know its meaning. Even the local authorities were apathetic about the state of the geyser, which is a shame because with better care, it could be a fascinating destination travel. "
Kestity said, there is not always intended to publish" The Centhini Story "in Indonesian." It would be interesting, but I do not yet know how the Indonesians would react to it, "said -she.
"Since the Indonesian culture is very common, it is often unacceptable to have different views. We are still learning to appreciate differences and to agree to disagree, "added Kestity, referring to the rise of religious conservatism negative sex in Indonesia." Our youth is often frustrated by the lack of freedom of expression and trends punch of our culture. "
"But Centhini follows the story of contrasting characters. Sometimes you just have to be adventurous, get into trouble, and learn the hard way. That's life"
"the Javanese Centhini history :. the Journey of Life"
Published in 06 by Marshall Cavendish International (Singapore)
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