THE USE OF AGRICULTURAL MANUSCRIPT AS A LEARNING MEDIA

Abstract

The Manuscript of Agricultural Mantra is a Sundanese script that found in Sakerta Barat (West Sakerta) Village, Kuningan. The social function of this Mantra has now diminished and even forgotten day after day. The mantra in the public view always raises various prejudices because it’s considered has magical powers that can facilitate their desire. However, it contains noble values of preserving nature. All the problems that occurred during farming can be solved easily and cheaply without damaging the environment according to the text. It is also contained the tips on how to deal with agricultural pests such as pig, rats, and leptocorisa oratorius (walang sangit) that can be re-practiced in order to restore the social functions of the text.

Keyword: Mantra, Manuscript, Agricultural, Lerning Media