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Originally Posted by David
Ganja, thank you so much for that breakdown on these two new magazines. It is very interesting to hear of their different approaches on the subject. I sure do wish they made an English edition.  
Keris tossed in the garbage would be such a shame....unless, of course, i was passing by on trash day.
Hopefully these magazines will raise the general level of understanding of the keris for the Indonesian people.  |
It's sad but there is a certain truth in it, unfortunately.
The ritualistic elements are the ones that are conflicting with certain religious teachings. But that doesn't mean that one cannot keep the keris.
To me, one would have to circumvent these practices, leaving the ones which are in conflict and keep the ones which does not have conflicting esoteric elements or implications.
Keris as we know it had evolved with influences from many religions, beliefs and cultures. I believe the role of these magazines could act as a medium for better understanding in these objects and acceptance within the various societies and religons. Collectors can view it as an art object or from other stand-points, without conflicting with religion, well within the boundaries of one's religion.