PEARLS OF ADVICE IN SALOKA MADURA (Saloka 51-60)

SALOKA 51

PUMPKIN SAMPAYAN

It means :
Falling like a clothesline collapsing.

Contents of advice:
People who always obey other people's wishes so that those people feel happy. A satire for people who sacrifice themselves too much to make the people around them happy, while they have almost no self-esteem and personal independence

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SALOKA 52

RARE 'ANYAR POLO' ANYAR

It means :
The lid is new and the pot is also new

Contents of advice:
It is likened to a newlywed couple between a virgin and a virgin.
A newly married husband and wife are still handsome and beautiful like a pair of fragrant blooming flowers as they embark on a new life. They are stepping into a completely new stage of life and have a lot to learn about planning for the future.

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SALOKA 53

LONG-ALONG BUNGBUNG

It means :
The external sound when beating on a bamboo roof

Contents of advice:
Someone who looks like they don't have any problems on the outside, but actually their heart is filled with anger or sadness. This is an attitude that we have to face and be aware of wisely because this type is often owned by people who like to quarrel with neighbors or friends, who rarely get along well and lead to long-term problems.

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SALOKA 54

PA'A' MÈNTA TOKOL

It means ;
Like a chisel asking to be hit with a hammer

Contents of advice:
The attitude of a person who deliberately challenges danger or approaches something that will harm him.
The image of someone who always does reckless things that we should not imitate
because it threatens safety.

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SALOKA 55

PÈ-APÈ TANGGHILING MATÈ

It means :
Like a grinder pretending to be dead

Contents of advice:
A person who pretends to be silent and calm in the face of a force is just waiting for the right moment to act.
All actions that have a high risk must be faced with high alertness, there is no need to be careless or talk too much. All possibilities must be carefully considered by prioritizing safety.

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SALOKA 56

PARAO TA' NEMMO ANGÈN

It means:
People who travel long distances but have no definite destination.
Every time you travel, you should
there is careful planning, especially regarding the goals to be achieved and all the risks, so that no costs, energy, thoughts, time and thoughts are wasted.

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SALOKA 57

PORO KASÈNḌHU BÂNGKES

It means :
The ulcers are very severe and difficult to heal

Contents of advice:
People who experience a disaster, but without the slightest regret, end up experiencing an even greater disaster due to their carelessness.
A disaster or accident experienced by someone should be a lesson to be more careful in doing things.

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SALOKA 58

PÈRÈNG AMOSO COBIK

It means :
Plates clash against mortars

Contents of advice:
The priyayi or noble groups were hostile to the common people.
An act that was careless and beneath his dignity. They should be role models and provide education as well as protect and defend the weak to alleviate their fate so they can escape ignorance and poverty.

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SALOKA 59

PAKO NGENNÈNG KA KAJU

It means :
The nail goes into the wood

Contents of advice:
A firm opinion is non-negotiable
Decisions made with careful consideration cannot be changed.
If a decision has been firmly taken, all that remains is to carry it out and it is the responsibility of all those involved in it

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SALOKA 60

PÈKOLAN BESSÈ

It means :
The support is made of iron

Contents of advice:
Someone whose income is enough to support his wife and children so that it does not cause trouble to his relatives.
A head of household must work hard and be responsible to meet the needs of his family so that he does not become a burden on those closest to him, especially his family.

By R. Tg. Bustomi Irwan Kurniadi Jati Budoyo ,S,Pd.,M.Pd.,MM,C.NS