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A. G. Maisey · 24th October 2013, 03:58 AM

Yes Ariel, you are absolutely correct.

However the way in which we count luk is in my opinion a learnt convention, one that can be attributed to the collapse of Hindu - Javanese society, and the rise of Islam in Jawa.

You can read my thoughts on this here:-

http://www.kerisattosanaji.com/INTERPRETATIONPAGE5.html

this link will take you directly to my thoughts on luk, however, reading the previous pages will assist in your understanding of where I'm coming from.

I would venture to say that at the present time I am probably the only person in the world who holds this opinion in respect of the luk count.

24th October 2013, 03:58 AM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,705	Yes Ariel, you are absolutely correct. However the way in which we count luk is in my opinion a learnt convention, one that can be attributed to the collapse of Hindu - Javanese society, and the rise of Islam in Jawa. You can read my thoughts on this here:- http://www.kerisattosanaji.com/INTERPRETATIONPAGE5.html this link will take you directly to my thoughts on luk, however, reading the previous pages will assist in your understanding of where I'm coming from. I would venture to say that at the present time I am probably the only person in the world who holds this opinion in respect of the luk count.