Tan Swie Hong, Suhu Toojin

Primbon Embah Njata : kumpulan Primbon Sedjati, jang langsung mengenai penghidupan sehari-hari, ilmu gaib warisan leluhur kita sedjak djaman purbakala. (Surabaya : N.V.Tjermin, 1961)

The primbon is a traditional Javanese almanac of divination for everyday life and special needs. It is based on the Javanese thirty-five day calendrical system and signs and omens of various sorts, such as dreams, bird calls etc. A typical primbon provides information about such things as the auspicious days for going on a journey or getting married. It may also contain instructions for carrying out ritual feasts (selamatan) or for use of traditional medicines.

Embah Njata is the name used by Tan Swie Hong. The Javanese word ‘Embah’ is a respectful honorific that signals age and wisdom. ‘Njata’ (nyata) refers to ‘truth’ or ‘reality’.

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