Keeping a keris for protection

[Alam Shah]

Originally Posted by Raden Usman Djogja

Alam & Penangsang,

If the monk had passed away, no one have bloodline relation with him. If his keris had an "isi", will the "isi" be inactive forever?

I was told that the 'isi' would probably seek a new owner... depends on the strength of the 'isi'.

Originally Posted by Raden Usman Djogja

According to "isi", in my town, a lot of people believe in "isi", not only in keris but also in stone (such as akik), talisman (e.g. rajah?!) and wood (such as warangka).

regards,
Usman

Likewise, in the old malay world... but then again, there are a few school of thoughts, depending on different belief systems.