PEARLS OF ADVICE IN SALOKA MADURA (Saloka 101-110)

SALOKA 101

MARA KEPPET

It means :
Like a fan

Contents of advice:
People who have very little potential but have great enthusiasm to achieve their goals.

A sentence of praise needs to be given to someone who, although less intelligent, has fighting power and high enthusiasm rather than someone who claims to be smart but is lazy in trying to improve his life for the future.

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SALOKA 102

MARA KOCÈNG AJHILAT COKKA

It means :
Like a cat licking vinegar

Contents of advice:
The parable of someone who doesn't have a sweet face.

A subtle allusion to people who, when faced with other people, always have a sour, sullen, fierce face, or look bland without expression. An appearance like this causes other people to be lazy about interacting with them or even avoid hanging out with them. On the other hand, people who always appear with a sweet smile will be easily accepted by anyone.

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SALOKA 103

MARA KONYÈ' BÂN KAPOR

It means :
Like turmeric and lime
(In the past, before there was wall paint, people used liquid chalk mixed with turmeric liquid to color walls, bamboo walls or plank walls.) These two things mix or dissolve very easily.

Contents of advice:
It is said to a husband and wife who are very harmonious. A husband and wife who are in harmony will be an example for those around them. Other people will usually think that conditions like this will give birth to offspring who are polite, full of affection and will become a family full of peace.

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SALOKA 104

MARA KOCÈNG ÈSANḌHINGÈ ḌHINGḌHING.

It means :
Like a cat paired with beef jerky.

Contents of advice:
A man who is always accompanied by a woman can eventually fall in love.

Even though at first they are not attracted to each other, if a man and a woman often hang out together or see each other often, they can eventually fall in love

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SALOKA 105

MARA GHÂLTÈ' NEMMO PAḌI

It means :
Like a wren finding rice

Contents of advice:
It's like someone who makes a profit can cause changes in behavior compared to before.

Increasing wealth often causes changes in lifestyle,
lots of plans, lots of desires, looking for fun and even busier than before. Many forget themselves so they don't recognize time limits, situations and conditions.

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SALOKA 106

MARA KETTHANG ACÈREK

It means :
Like monkeys playing around

Contents of advice:
Someone who was working still made a lot of noise

This is a picture of a person's attitude, even though working can still ruin the atmosphere, disturb the people around them, or destroy peace. They should build togetherness and cohesiveness and help each other when there are difficulties.

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SALOKA 107

MARA KEBBHÂ' ÈNJHÂMAN

It means :
Like a bow that breaks down borrowed cotton

Contents of advice:
This parable is very suitable for people who talk a lot without stopping,
without getting tired.

People who talk a lot usually don't give the other person a chance to say anything. He dominates what he says and other people are only treated and considered as listeners. The atmosphere is definitely boring because the other person becomes passive. An unbalanced behavior in communicating

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SALOKA 108

MARA RÂ'-DHERRÂ' BÂBINÈ'

It means :
Like a female turtle dove

Contents of advice:
Someone who acts bravely
but after being bullied by his enemy his guts shrank.

People who have a big mouth usually brag about inviting other people to fight. Ironically, when they meet a worthy enemy, it turns out that he is a coward who covers up his weaknesses through his style of speaking.

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SALOKA 109

MARA DHIN-DHADHIN ANYAR

It means :
Like an imitation ghost of someone who just died

Contents of advice:
Satire for a newly appointed police officer who is already arrogant, cruel and abusive.

In the past, newly appointed police officers usually seemed to imitate colonial soldiers (such as the Dutch and Japanese). They usually liked to intimidate, didn't smile, had a fierce face and liked to bully. There was an impression that they were deliberately looking for fault. Even though they are actually protectors of society, they generally often scare people. There were even people who said, "Dhâddhi jârângkong ghi' ḍi'-oḍi' (has become a ghost even though he is still alive). What's even funnier is that the police were used as props to stop small children who were crying," If you keep crying, watch out, I'll take it to the police!"

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SALOKA 110

MARA TEKOS ÈKENNÈNG JHEBBHÂK

It means :
People who can't do anything anymore

Content of the advice: People who are in a very weak position, whether due to physical or psychological illness, find it very difficult to carry out endeavors. Likewise those who are affected
Poverty, poverty, or stupidity are often helpless to face the demands of life, they need a helping hand from others to lift them from the crush of adversity.

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