Pak Ganja, I don't believe I added anything to the interpretation of "kebo". My comments related only to the possibility of variation in meaning of the word "lajer".
However, since you have drawn our attention to the use of "Kebo" as a designation, or perhaps title, for men in times past, it may be worth noting that some scholars of Old Javanese are of the opinion that the word "Kebo" could have denoted a grouping, or classification of soldier in ancient times. ( Ref. Zoetmulder)
In respect of "kebo teki" , in Old Javanese, this referred to a type of grass.
In Modern Javanese "teki" is the name of a type of grass, possibly the same grass as was known by the name "kebo teki" in Old Javanese.
The symbolism of the kerbau in Javanese belief is well known, and I am certain that your knowledge in this respect would far outweigh my own, thus perhaps you may care to expand upon this subject?
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