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Serat Centhini, Menyingkap Rasa Menyurat yang Tersirat

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"An intellectual gateway into the vast landscape of Javanese wisdom, decoding the hidden truths embedded within one of the world's most monumental literary masterpieces."

Serat Centhini, Menyingkap Rasa Menyurat yang Tersirat offers a profound and analytical exploration of the Serat Centhini, often regarded as the ultimate encyclopedia of Javanese culture, spirituality, and science. While the original 19th-century text is celebrated for its sheer volume and narrative complexity, this book serves as a vital key to unlocking its deeper, esoteric meanings. It bridges the gap between literal text (yang menyurat) and the deep-seated spiritual essence or hidden messages (yang tersirat) woven into the verses.

The commentary meticulously deconstructs the journey of Seh Amongraga and his companions, viewing their travels not merely as physical wanderings, but as an allegory for the human soul’s quest for divine unity (Manunggaling Kawula Gusti). This book delves into various facets of Javanese life covered in the original text, ranging from mysticism (Tasawuf/Kejawen), eroticism, and traditional medicine, to cosmology, art, and social ethics.

Rather than just summarizing the epic, the author provides a critical framework for modern readers to understand Rasa—the profound Javanese concept of intuitive feeling, inner aesthetics, and deep comprehension. Ultimately, this work demonstrates how the centuries-old wisdom of Serat Centhini remains highly relevant in navigating the spiritual and moral complexities of the contemporary world.

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4.810.0061.B.U

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Tangerang Selatan : Baca., 2019

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Indonesia

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810

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Kesusastraan Indonesia

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