The keris is one of the most fascinating cultural treasures of Indonesia — a dagger that is not merely a weapon, but a living heirloom (pusaka), carrying memory, power and presence. For centuries it has been revered as a companion of kings, nobles, warriors and families, passed down through generations as both symbol and protector. Yet much of its deeper spiritual meaning is rarely spoken of, or is scattered in fragments across myth, ritual and oral tradition.

In Pusaka Pangruwating Jiwa, D...