Lontar Prasi Ramayana

Lontar Prasi Ramayana 

Product Title:

Hand-Carved Balinese Lontar Prasi – The Tale of the Golden Deer & Jatayu’s Sacrifice (25cm)

Product Description:

Discover the magic of ancient Balinese storytelling with this exquisite Lontar Prasi. This "Ancient Balinese Comic" is meticulously hand-engraved on processed palmyra leaves, depicting one of the most dramatic and heart-wrenching chapters of the Ramayana Epic.

Measuring 25cm, this piece is a perfect blend of fine art, literature, and spiritual heritage, handcrafted by traditional artisans using centuries-old techniques.

The Visual Storyline:

This Prasi captures three pivotal moments in a continuous, flowing illustration:

The Enchantment: Princess Sita spotting the legendary Golden Deer (Maricha in disguise) in the Dandaka forest, pleading with Rama to capture it.

The Abduction: The moment of betrayal where the Demon King Ravana tricks Sita into stepping out of the protective circle and abducts her into the clouds.

The Heroic Battle: The noble bird-king Jatayu (the Garuda) courageously intercepting Ravana's chariot in mid-air to save Sita, a symbol of ultimate loyalty and sacrifice.

Product Highlights:

Authentic Material: Made from sun-dried Tal leaves (Borassus flabellifer), known for their durability and antique texture.

Traditional Technique: Each line is scratched by hand using a Pengutik (iron stylus) and blackened with natural burnt candlenut soot.

Classic Wayang Style: Features the elegant  artistic style, typical of Balinese palace and temple art.

Compact Elegance: The 25cm length makes it a versatile decor piece, ideal for framing, display on a desk stand, or as a meaningful gift.

Specifications:

Dimensions: Approximately 25 cm

Script: Traditional Balinese script narration accompanying the illustrations.

Origin: Handcrafted in Bali, Indonesia (Traditional village craftsmanship).

Why Choose This Piece?

This Lontar Prasi is not just a souvenir; it is a collector's item. It represents the triumph of virtue and the depth of devotion. It is an ideal gift for art enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the intricate beauty of Southeast Asian culture.

Order now to own a timeless piece of Balinese heritage.

I Cicing Gudig ( Story of the dog who had wish to Bhatari Durga)

 Once upon a time, there was a dog who live in the one of small village in Bali. The condition of dog was very unfortunate while the body was skinny. The fur falls out and it had wound too much. His named I Cicing Gudig. 

One day Cicing Gudig went to the market and saw a human eating some food, like meat, fish and much delicious food. The dog had a dream to became a uman. Then the dog went to Dalem Temple, and prayed to be a human. Bhatari Durga came the dog, and granted his wish. Cicing Gudig transformed to be a man. Bhatari Durga gave a advice, "The life is human very difficult. The problem is very complicated. Can you do that?" Cicing Gudig said, "That's not problem. I am enjoying for that". He went to market soon because before, he was starving and he ate much food that he wanted. 

A long time ago, the felt very difficult because he just had to work hard and he needed some money to but anything he needed.

One day he was stealing some food and some people look at him. More people spanking him. Cicing gudig had injury and he went to the temple to pray. The pray was heard by Bhatari Durga. She granted his wish. He said, "I am very difficult as the ordinary Human. Could I became Patih in the Kingdom." Bhatari Durga granted his wish. When he became Patih (Sub Subordinate), Cicing Gudig was busy to make much administration of Kingdom. Sometimes He met with another people of those problem. And his felt very comfusing. So Cicing Gudig couldn't do it, and he went to Dalem Temple again. He prayed so hard, to met with Bhatara Durga. Bhatara Durga came to him again, and granted his wish for became the king. 

When Cicing Gudig became the king, he was very stress because his responsibility was very hard. When one problem came to him. Whar was the respon or the solution for him? that had to be accepted by the society. So he had to take the wise solution and good for all people. When he was wrong, more conection of some peope would be mess. That's very complicated. 

And he came back to Dalem temple again. He prayed to became the Prince. And Bhatari Durga grated his wish again. When Cicing Gudig became the prince, He felt comfused again. That's real wasn't being as his imagination. He realizedd, the prince had more rule because he was generation of the King. The prince food had to be guarded for his healthy. And every day he learned more literature to be wise, when he became King. One day, when his teacher taught him, he had the wrong answer. His teacher was angry, then hit him with a long ruler. Without aware the prince made a sound like a dog. His teacher shocked, and the prince went run to Dalem Temple. He regreted it. And reques to became a dog again. Cicing Gudig became a dog and he was very grateful to be himself.

Lubdhaka

Are you know Siwaratri day in Bali? That's day is one day before new moon, exactly before Tilem kapitu. How about the story?

Once upon a time, there was hunters named Lubdhaka. Every day he went to the forest to catch an animal. He always brought a spear and arrows. When ge went back to his house,  he brought a deer, hedgehog, and some birds. His family were happy with more animals. 

One day in the morning, before new moon. Lubdhaka went to forest. He arrowed a deer, ut the couldn't do it. He speared a hedgehog, but he couldn't do it again. There wasn't animal. They hid in the bush.

The time went so fast, he didn't realize that. It wass already night. When he came back home, he was afraid to meer beasts. So Lubdhaka, climbed the Bila's tree. He hold the stem very hard so he didn't fall. He was also afraid to sleep, so he took the leaf of Bila's tree until morning. When he throw the leaf, the leaf falls in Lingga. That's tree located by the lake and there was Lingga. Lingga is place to worship Siwa, like the state or stone.

Never counting that's leaf falls in to the Lingga, but each leaf made Lubdhaka realize with his sins. He said, "Oh My God, give me more pardon. I have much sin because i always followed my spear and arrows to be hunters. Without any consideration, i always catch an animal to be my food. I am so sory My God.

Then the sun rose, Lubdhaka came back to his home. His family realy disappointed because he didn't bring anything. But they were happyy too because Lubdhaka was survive and healty.

The time passed quickly, Lubdhaka had been sick and he was dead. He was lost and found no a way. Suddenly came more Yama squad to pick him up than went to hell. At the same time, Siwa squad to pick him up to heaven. So two squad had a battle while the winer was Siwa squad. Then Siwa squad explained them about Lubdhaka was realize with hiis sin when new moon. And that's day named Siwaratri. The day to worsship Siwa.

Why the coconut tree is not growing prefectly straight? (Dewa Kala story)

 Once upon a time, there was Dewa Kala. Dewa Kala is one of Dewa Siwa and Dewi Uma child. he is very powerful and always fight for the truth. But he is greedy and temperament. He is growing up became an adult, Dewa Kala came to meet his father and said, "My lovely dad, I have grow up and ready to independent. Allow me to live in the earth. Tell me what can I eat and not to eat?"

"Hey! My boy, Dewa Kala. You can eat plants and animal, but don't too much."

"Could I eat the human, Dad?"

"Yes, you can. But only those who break the rules. They go out at sunrise, sunset, and also when the sun directly overhead."

Dewa Kala was happy to hear that. He throught that's very easy to do. But his father doubtful. He call his wife, Dewi Uma, "Lets take a walk to the earth. We enjoy the scenery while testing Dewa Kala."

Then Dewa Siwa and Dewi Uma disguised become human being as husband and wife. They rode an ox, named Nandini. When the sun overhead, Dewa Siwa and Dewi Uma took shelter under a tree. Suddenly they heard voice.

"Hey Human! I am Dewa Kala, son of Dewa Siwa. You break the rules. You go out when the sun overhead. So I will eat you know!"

"I am so sorry, Dewa Kala. We are willing to be your meal. But i have a riddle for you before you want eat me."

"Ha...ha..ha... When I was a child, i always answer my dad riddle. I will definitely answer your soon."

Dewa Siwa gave him a riddle, "The head  is three, the hand is six, and the eyes is seven. What is that?"

Dewa kala throught it is very easy. But when he start counting, he realize it was wrong. So he is very confused. He was angry and want to eat that's human.  They then turn to be Dewa Siwa and Dewi Uma soon. 

His father said, "Hey! Dewa Kala you are wrong. The sun is already leaning west. So you can't eat the human."

Dewa Kala angry to endure hunger. And than he kicked the coconut tree in the next to him  for blocking the sunlighy. Since then the coconut tree has not grown perfectly straight. 

Story about Tri Murti in Bali

I Have story about Manifestation of God in Bali, esspecially in Hindu. In Bali we have the three manifestation of God, it named Tri Murti. Tri Murti had three God, such as Brahma, Wisnu, and Siwa. Brahma is one of manifestation of God as creators, Wisnu as caretakers, and Siwa as melter. All of the God protect these nature to be balance. 

Once upon a time, Brahma and Wisnu talking about some past events. But that's complicated becausse all story made them to argue. So they were angry. Suddenly came the noisy sound, and there was Lingga. Lingga like the long vertical stick. Without thinking too much, They run to find that tip of the stick. Brahma went up to find that top of stick. Brahma went to down. Brahma was so tired, he felt and faint. When Brahma woke up, he looked Wisnu beside him. He said, "I am lost. You are more powerful than me." "That's wrong. I can not find the tip of the stick." Suddenly Siwa came to them and said, "No one has more powerful than other. All peop
le have weaknesses and strengths. So we complement each other.