Malay Magic / Being an introduction to the folklore and popular religion of the Malay Peninsula

Chapter 186: [cxviii] Charm used during Fumigation [p. 268.

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A compilation of Malay Peninsula folklore, popular religion, and magical practices drawn from manuscripts, published sources, and the author's field notes, presenting creation myths, supernatural beings, charms, incantations, ritual practices, and folk explanations for illness and misfortune. The text emphasizes literal translations of spells and formulæ with originals in an appendix, confines attention to Malay communities of the peninsula, and compares recurring motifs while avoiding non-Malay populations. Methodological notes explain evidence and limits. The volume serves as an introductory survey that organizes material thematically—cosmology, spirit lore, protective and harmful magic, divination, and ritual observances—without claiming exhaustive treatment.

[cxviii] Charm used during Fumigation [p. 268.

Al-salam ʿaleikum minta’ tabek
Kapada Sheikh ’Abdul Ghraib
Sheikh ’Abdul Rahman, Sheikh ’Abdul
Kadir,
Dan Sheikh ’Abdul Hari!
Tolong-lah kapit bimba aku, pada hari ini!
Al-salam ʿaleikum, hei Puteh, Pawang di Rimba
Pawang Tua, Pawang Muda!
Mari-lah, aku handak jamu;
Mana yang salah minta’ ampun,
Mana yang kurang, minta’ tabek samua-nya.

Then when the tapers are lighted and the offerings ready, say:— [p. 269.

Hei Puteh Raja di Rimba!
Angkau-lah yang memegang raʿyat di rimba di
hutan
Yang b’lakang ka langit,
Mehukumkan sakalian Dato’ di bumi dan Putra
disini
’Kau yang sa-ka’indra’an disini!
Mari makan jamu-nya aku,
Bukan sisa bukan telah,
Sulong ka’indra’an, sulong Dasman,
Al-salam ʿaleikum, hei Sang Gana!
Al-salam ʿaleikum, hei Sang Gani!
Al-salam ʿaleikum, hei Sang Kremasena,
Sang Kremaseni, Sang Dermaseni!