mantra pada koleksi naskah merapi-merbabu

Mantra may be defined as words full of power. It may be expressed both through words and letters/characters. When expressed through words, it is called mantraksara. As found in Merapi�Merbabu manuscripts, everybody can say or us mantra depending on his or her goals. Mantra is considered a secret and is passed along from one to another in a secret way. Mantra may be used for the purpose of gaining physical and sexual power, obtaining sympathy, love and pity healing sickness, and informing the spirit for various reasons. Key words : mantra, power, secret, goa