The Batu Tulis inscription site is located in Batu Tulis village, Sukasari Bogor. This site is a relic of the Pajajaran Kingdom. The inscription was made in 1533M (1455 Saka) by King Surawisesa (1521-1535M) who was the successor of the Padjajaran Kingdom the inscription complex, one can find the Stone Tread (the former soles of King Surawisesa's feet), a stone table that used to be a place for offerings at every celebration, a stone that was used as a throne for the inaugurated king, a stone phallus and five stone pillars which are clowns (accompaniment-guard-carriers). ) of the stone phallus.
This stone phallus is a former royal heirloom stick of Pajajaran which symbolizes fertility and strength. About 200 meters from the inscription complex, namely in the Panaisan area which is the former Pajajaran royal square, you can also find 4 stone areas.
The four areas are the statues of Purwakali, Gelak Nyawang, Kidang Pinanjung and Layung Jambul on the right of which are the Mahaguru, bodyguard, and caretaker of Prabu Siliwangi.
“Unfortunately now this stone statue has no head. It was stolen by someone,” said the site caretaker, Maemunah.
The strength and majesty of Prabu Siliwangi is believed to reside in the Slate so as to provide protection to the country from enemy attacks and give strength to the reigning King.
The power in question is the inner strength of King Siliwangi with the previous kings who continue to overshadow and protect the kingdom with the energy of love and compassion.
The implicit meaning of the Slate inscription which is actually a 'treasure' from the Kingdom of Padjajaran is a 'noble teaching' from Prabu Siliwangi about the nature and character: Silih Asih - Asah - Asuh Loving or loving each other, sharpening each other by actively discussing, exchanging ideas, and caring for each other fill in life.
"This is what should be understood and done as a real child of the nation," he said.
The slate is the place of coronation for the kings of Pajajaran, including King Siliwangi (1482-1521). Siliwangi from the word Asalih Fragrant or changing names.
Prabu Siliwangi has the title Prabu Guru Dewata Prana. Then he was crowned again for the second time with the title Sri Baduga Maharaja Ratu Haji at Pakuan Pajajaransri Sang Ratu Dewata.
While in power, Prabu Siliwangi built the Pajajaran moat and fort (now the traces of which can be seen behind the Pusdikzi Lawang Gintung dormitory.
Another legacy is making a memorial in the form of mountains, Samida forest, Rena Naha Wijaya lake which is famous for Lubuk Sipatahunan (the former is in the Bogor Botanical Gardens).
The Slate was made during Suwawisesa, the son of King Siliwangi (1521-1535) when he was in power. This inscription is dedicated to his late father to boast of his genealogy and the greatness of his father's work.
At that time, the Batu Tulis area was used for religious ceremonies, so that Sri Baduga Maharaja, who was considered to be residing in the phallus (symbol of fertility) as a sign of his power, was able to protect the country threatened by the enemy.
In the Batu Tulis area, there are 15 stone relics of the type of terracite found along the Cisadane stream. Six stones inside the cupola, one stone on the terrace and eight stones on the outside.
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