Javanese keris titles - when and how are they bestowed?

[A. G. Maisey]

I apologise for misspelling your name Amuk Murugul.

Pure error on my part. It is an unusual name, and the word misspelt is one I would only use if addressing you. There are no hidden messages in my error.

Thank you for your explanation of the Los Indios reference.

As I explained in my previous post, I did not read any insult into your comment, however, at least five other people did, two of these people were Javanese, one of whom had known Pak Parman, two were European, and one was from the USA. I must admit that these reactions did surprise me just a little, but that they should come from such a wide sample of nationalities and age groups indicates to me that possibly my own attitude towards what constitutes an insult is perhaps a little too laid back.

I hope that your explanation will satisfy those who saw insult in your previous post, and that they will understand that you were in fact complimenting Pak Parman, not slighting him in any way. Again I thank you for your response.

I have noted your resignation from further participation in this thread.

I find this to be regrettable, but under the circumstances, I can understand your action.

I do hope that you will continue to share your unique knowledge with us into the future.