Abstract
This study is set as an attempt to study Banjarese healing mantras as part of oral literature that needs to be preserved. Mantras are now prone to loss because more and more people no longer believe in them. In this study, the healing mantras are collected through documentation and interview. In terms of documentation, there are three books related to Banjarese Mantras that we examine to collect the data. In terms of interview, the respondents are chosen using purposive sampling from three regencies in South Kalimantan. The interview in this study is semi-structured interview. The collected data are analyzed using Anthropolinguistics approach focusing on structures, functions, and socio-cultural values behind the healing mantras. The results of the study show that structurally Banjarese healing mantras are commonly opened and closed by Arabic words showing Islamic values. Seeing from their functions, Banjarese healing mantras are casted to heal 21 issues regarding to health. In relation to socio-cultural values, the Banjarese healing mantras show that nature and Islamic teaching play important role in Banjarese people’s lives.
Highlights
Language is crucial part of culture because it is the medium through which cultural transfer from one generation to the one is possible
What we aim to do through this study are to describe material elements of healing mantras, to categorize functions of healing mantras, and to reveal socio-cultural values of Banjarese people as reflected in the investigated mantras
From what we have found in the study, the conclusions that we draw are: 1. Banjarese healing mantras work only for those who believe that they have Allah the Greatest
Summary
Language is crucial part of culture because it is the medium through which cultural transfer from one generation to the one is possible. Mantra refers to a set of words believed to be magical that by casting it the casters will be able to reach their intended purposes. Those who believe in mantra are those who acknowledge there is a big power out there that can help them. Because majority of Banjarese people are Islam followers, many of them are afraid of casting mantra They are afraid of believing in other super powers than the Almighty Allah. Believing in such things equal to syirik, that is the unforgiving biggest sin in Islamic belief. The advanced technology and a more modern life make most people, especially young generation, no longer believe in mantra
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