Keris boy

kulbuntet · 5th December 2008, 12:49 AM

Oke in our eyes it looks ..bad.

Now in an other perspective... Reincarnation!!

We dont know the history of the keris in the pic.

Let's say that i'm in the 15th reincarnation now. In my 11th reincarnation i was a indo.. that got his keris when i became a adult. I had a good life and my keris too. I die, my keris dont die..it lives on. My keris wil try to get to me in my later reincarnations! Now in my 15th, my keris found me(we think we wil find the keris, that's not posible...a keris picks you, you dont pick the keris. you only think you do!). And the both of us are senang again. Story with happy ending

Now place this story in the photo, changes the view...doesn't it?

Regards Michel

A. G. Maisey · 5th December 2008, 01:31 AM

There are many ways in which to consider all things.

David · 5th December 2008, 04:33 AM

Well, i, like Lew, am more concerned with all the other dangerous things this kid's parents seem to leave at child level, like the bottle of scotch and who knows what else in those other bottles. Also, letting a child this age hold a keris under the supervision of adults is one thing, but it would appear that a keris stand full of other sharp and pointies is kept on the floor where this child can always get at them.
I will admit that the photo seems to show that the child has some understanding, respect and/or recognition of the keris in his hand, but photos can be deceptive that way, showing us only a fraction of a second in time that doesn't tell the full truth of the moment.
I agree with Alan that the keris should be reserved for an older age, understanding and participation in community, though i do think that children should be taught the history. But there is a time and place for possession and ownership, and i am not sure that this is the correct age for that.
I would say that even if this keris did belong to this child in a previous incarnation, that there is still a proper time for him to take repossession of it. If he is indeed in his 15th incarnation he should probably know that himself as well.

Jussi M. · 5th December 2008, 06:30 AM

Greetings,

Irresponsible is the best word I can come up with. I dont like this picture.

Thanks,

J

asomotif · 5th December 2008, 10:36 PM

Ps. it looks a bit as if Winnie the Pooh is also trying to get hold of the keris.

But seriously, sharp pointy things are no toys.
And considering indeed Alan's argument keris are by definition not for children.

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5th December 2008, 12:49 AM	#1
kulbuntet Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Posts: 159	Oke in our eyes it looks ..bad. Now in an other perspective... Reincarnation!! We dont know the history of the keris in the pic. Let's say that i'm in the 15th reincarnation now. In my 11th reincarnation i was a indo.. that got his keris when i became a adult. I had a good life and my keris too. I die, my keris dont die..it lives on. My keris wil try to get to me in my later reincarnations! Now in my 15th, my keris found me(we think we wil find the keris, that's not posible...a keris picks you, you dont pick the keris. you only think you do!). And the both of us are senang again. Story with happy ending Now place this story in the photo, changes the view...doesn't it? Regards Michel

5th December 2008, 04:33 AM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,218	Well, i, like Lew, am more concerned with all the other dangerous things this kid's parents seem to leave at child level, like the bottle of scotch and who knows what else in those other bottles. Also, letting a child this age hold a keris under the supervision of adults is one thing, but it would appear that a keris stand full of other sharp and pointies is kept on the floor where this child can always get at them. I will admit that the photo seems to show that the child has some understanding, respect and/or recognition of the keris in his hand, but photos can be deceptive that way, showing us only a fraction of a second in time that doesn't tell the full truth of the moment. I agree with Alan that the keris should be reserved for an older age, understanding and participation in community, though i do think that children should be taught the history. But there is a time and place for possession and ownership, and i am not sure that this is the correct age for that. I would say that even if this keris did belong to this child in a previous incarnation, that there is still a proper time for him to take repossession of it. If he is indeed in his 15th incarnation he should probably know that himself as well.

5th December 2008, 06:30 AM	#4
Jussi M. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 235	Greetings, Irresponsible is the best word I can come up with. I dont like this picture. Thanks, J

5th December 2008, 10:36 PM	#5
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,235	Ps. it looks a bit as if Winnie the Pooh is also trying to get hold of the keris. But seriously, sharp pointy things are no toys. And considering indeed Alan's argument keris are by definition not for children.