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

Chapter 231: [clx] Pendinding
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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.

[clx] Pendinding

Hei Nur Puteh Maharaja Besi,

Yang menunggu Astana Allah,

Jin Puteh Maharaja Dewa,

Yang menunggu Pintu Langit.

Hei, Mala’ikat Puteh yang didalam diri-’ku,

Yang di-kiri, di-kanan, di-hadapan, di-blakang,

Tolong kawal pleherakan aku ini (or Si Anu ini)!

Serta angkau temukan dengan Nabi,

Didalam ampat puloh ampat hari

Dengan berkat daulat Anak Raja Bulan mengambang,

Dengan berkat daulat Sultan Muhammad,

Dengan berkat muʿjizat Bulan dan Matahari,

Dengan berkat muʿjizat Ibu serta Bapa,

Dengan berkat muʿjizat Nabi Muhammad salla Allah, d.s.b.