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

Chapter 204: [cxxxvi] Alternative Charm [p. 316.

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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.

[cxxxvi] Alternative Charm [p. 316.

Pawang Kisa, Pawang Bĕrima,
Si Langjuna, Raja di Laut;
Ai, Durai, Si Biti nama mak-’kau,
Si Tanjong nama bapa-’kau!
’Kau yang memegang ujong tanjong,
’Kau yang memegang sakalian tepi pantei,
’Kau yang memegang beting alang.
Mak-’kau buboh di puchi tua,
Anak-’kau di-buboh di ujong penajor,
Bapa-’kau di-buboh di pemingkul ’blah
barat,
Berampat kita bersaudara!
Kalau ya kita bersaudara,
’Kau tolong bantu aku!

(Here plant the pole.)

Kaki-’ku berpijak di dul angkasa,
Puchi-’ku tersandar di tiang ’arash.
Allah mengulor, Muhammad menyambut,
Anam depa kiri, anani depa kanan,
’Kau yang tiga beranak,
’Kau tolong piarakan!
Kabul Allah, d.s.b.
Berkat do’a Pawang Tua ’ku,
Berkat Dato’ Kamalu-’l-Hakim.