keris and spirit

[Raden Usman Djogja]

Originally Posted by Kiai Carita

.....To larung a keris is a Jawa tradition but nowadays it should be considered as destroying archeological artefacts and littering....

Kiai Carita,

It is interesting. In one side, if we sell a keris that we believe it has bad influence to the owner, we will feel guilty to its buyer. Generally, between seller and buyer of keris know well each other. On the other hand, if we follow tradition to larung (throw away) it, as you said, it should be considered as destroying arecheological artefacts and littering.

What do you suggest, Kiai?

Warm salam,

Usman