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

Chapter 295: [ccxxiv] The Same Ceremony as described by ’Che Hussein [p. 511.

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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.

[ccxxiv] The Same Ceremony as described by ’Che Hussein [p. 511.

Pasang lilin tiga batang, satu minta’ ampun kapada kramat yang memegang tanah disini, satu pada guru kita (Batara Guru), satu kapada sagala jin ma’yong. Sudah itu, menĕpong tawar, katakan:

Invocation to the Earth Spirit(s)

Panggil Hulubalang (Jin Tanah)

Hei Hantu Tanah, Jembalang Tanah!
Aku tahu asal ’kau jadi:
Bintang Timor asal ’kau mula jadi.
Berkat Dato’ Batara Guru,
Dato’ jangan menyakitkan,
Dato’ jangan membisakan,
Dato’ jangan membĕngkakkan:
Biar suka sagala hamba Allah
Mendengar permainan kita!