The Ecolinguistics of Malay Langkat Mantra

Natsir, Muhammad; Saragih, Bahagia; Nst, Rafika Dewi; Annisa, Puan Suri Mira

doi:10.37698/ashrej.v2i1.18

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“…This research focuses on natural elements explored through an ecological approach that emphasizes the interconnectedness of phenomena and critical interdependence in the ecosystem where organisms live (Farhaeni, 2023). From a systemic perspective, the basis of an ecological outlook, objects are fundamentally networks embedded in a broader context (Natsir et al, 2020) The object of eco-critical study is evident in the nature-nurture-culture paradigm (Insani & Rokhim, 2021). It represents an ecological network connecting nature, preservation, and culture within the ecosphere (Setiawan et al, 2018).…”

Section: Symbolization Of Ecological Elements In Melawi Malay Medicin...mentioning

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Unlocking Melawi Malay Medicine Mantras: Sound Patterns and Ecological Symbolism of Oral Literature

Putra,

Asfar,

Syahrani

2023

REiLA Journal

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The Melawi Malay community has a rich tradition of medicine using oral literature in the form of mantras, passed down through generations. These medicine mantras incorporate elements of beautiful sound and reflect the ecological, customary, and cultural values of the Malay people. This research aims to unveil the sound patterns and describe the symbolism of the triadic ecological elements, namely nature, nurture, and culture. To achieve this, purposive sampling was employed to select key informants, with Su Usnah, a traditional healer from Bina Karya, Melawi, being a crucial source. Through interviews and field notes, six relevant data sets were extracted from a pool of 15 available medicine mantras for analysis. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this research utilized stylistic protocols to categorize the data according to existing sound patterns and employed ecocriticism guidelines to reveal the presence of ecological elements within the Melawi Malay medicine mantras. The primary findings of this research disclose the existence of four sound patterns in these mantras: assonance, alliteration, consonance, and rhyme. The ecocritical perspective reveals that each mantra contains ecological elements, including nature, such as flora and natural elements; nurture, reflecting the relationship between nature and society, and human connections; and culture, as manifested in customary practices. This study deepens our understanding of the sound patterns and ecological elements present in these mantras, with the hope that further research, through exploration of mantras in the Melawi Regency, can contribute to the continuous conservation and promotion of oral literature. Enriching the global understanding of mantras from linguistic, literary, and ecological perspectives is vital in practising traditional medicine in Melawi and other regions in West Kalimantan.

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Section: Symbolization Of Ecological Elements In Melawi Malay Medicin...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Unlocking Melawi Malay Medicine Mantras: Sound Patterns and Ecological Symbolism of Oral Literature

Putra,

Asfar,

Syahrani

2023

REiLA Journal

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“…The application of nature's elements provides a powerful assurance and is one of the conditions that have to exist in the shaman or someone related to him in determining the effectiveness of the mantra. In their findings, Natsir et al (2020) suggested that the word mantra in Arabic referred to rukyah which means protection. Therefore, a mantra is carried out to ask for protection against evil.…”

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Role of Tok Biah in The Customs and Beliefs of Orang Asli Jakun, Bekok, Segamat, Johor

Ali¹,

Yaakob²,

Jangga³

2022

IJARBSS

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Purpose of this study:To describe and analyze the role of Tok Biah in the customs and beliefs of Orang Asli. Methodology: A series of interviews and observations were carried out for this exploratory study to obtain data on the unique status of Tok Biah. Main Findings: Tok Biah is considered an honorable individual within the Orang Asli Jakun's system of health as she plays an important role in ensuring the wellbeing and general health of the community and acts as an intermediary between believers and the divinity symbol (God). Tok Biah's role is also crucially needed in the Majlis Adat Berdoa Urang Huluk and the Upacara Mandi Tepung Tawar at Keramat Datuk Simpang Keanan, Kampung Tamok, as a distinguished religious symbol among Orang Asli Jakun in Bekok, Johor. Application: This study highlights Orang Asli's acceptance of Tok Biah as an influential person for important matters in the community. She plays a vital role in officiating significant rituals carried out by her people. In addition, she is also a symbol of the Orang Asli's beliefs in their God. Tok Biah also takes care of the health and well-being of her community even though they do visit medical clinics when they fall sick. This role is very significant for Orang Asli's emotional and physical well-being. Novelty/Originality of this Study: To the best of the authors' knowledge, there have not been any previous studies done on this topic and at this location. Thus this study is a novelty because it highlights the significant role of Tok Biah in the daily lives of the Orang Asli. Tok Biah is considered unique because she is a female while most Tok Bomohs among the Orang Asli communities are males.

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The Ecolinguistics of Malay Langkat Mantra

Cited by 2 publications

References 8 publications

Unlocking Melawi Malay Medicine Mantras: Sound Patterns and Ecological Symbolism of Oral Literature

Unlocking Melawi Malay Medicine Mantras: Sound Patterns and Ecological Symbolism of Oral Literature

Role of Tok Biah in The Customs and Beliefs of Orang Asli Jakun, Bekok, Segamat, Johor

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