Pusaka
Encyclopedia
Pusaka is a Sanskrit
word meaning treasure
or heirloom
.
In Javanese Kejawen culture and the Austronesian cultures affected by it, known as the Malay
s, but most specifically the inhabitants of modern day Indonesia
and Malaysia; (Minangs), Bali
nese Bataks, Bugis
, Manado
, Minang, Moro, Pampangan, Taglog and many others- pusaka specifically refers to the family heirlooms gifted from the ancestor
s which must be treasured and protected. These pusaka may have individual names, honorific titles and may have supernatural
attributes and qualities. The possessor of the pusaka may be positively or negatively effected by the pusaka- dependent on the will or spirit
of the item.
The Javanese warrior-king Pangeran Samburnyowo's keris was a pusaka so powerful that merely pointing at the distant Chinese
, Dutch
or other enemies, it would snatch their souls and leave them dead on the battlefield. Allegedly, former Indonesia
n President Suharto held possession of this powerful pusaka and had Indonesia
scoured for the many pusaka lost to time, including, according to rumours, the mask of Gadjah Mada, several tombak (pikes and lances) and many keris, to affirm his legitimacy as a modern pseudo-king.
Pusaka is a collaboration of dance music
producers
and DJ
s Chris Cox
of Thunderpuss
and DJ Irene
. In 2001 their song "You're the Worst Thing For Me," featuring vocals by Thea Austin, hit number one on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.
Sanskrit
Sanskrit , is a historical Indo-Aryan language and the primary liturgical language of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism.Buddhism: besides Pali, see Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit Today, it is listed as one of the 22 scheduled languages of India and is an official language of the state of Uttarakhand...
word meaning treasure
Treasure
Treasure is a concentration of riches, often one which is considered lost or forgotten until being rediscovered...
or heirloom
Heirloom
In popular usage, an heirloom is something, perhaps an antique or some kind of jewelry, that has been passed down for generations through family members....
.
In Javanese Kejawen culture and the Austronesian cultures affected by it, known as the Malay
Malay people
Malays are an ethnic group of Austronesian people predominantly inhabiting the Malay Peninsula, including the southernmost parts of Thailand, the east coast of Sumatra, the coast of Borneo, and the smaller islands which lie between these locations...
s, but most specifically the inhabitants of modern day Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
and Malaysia; (Minangs), Bali
Bali
Bali is an Indonesian island located in the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east...
nese Bataks, Bugis
Bugis
The Bugis are the most numerous of the three major linguistic and ethnic groups of South Sulawesi, the southwestern province of Sulawesi, Indonesia's third largest island. Although many Bugis live in the large port cities of Makassar and Parepare, the majority are farmers who grow wet rice on the...
, Manado
Manado
Manado is the capital of the North Sulawesi province of Indonesia. Manado is located at the Bay of Manado, and is surrounded by a mountainous area. The city has about 405,715 inhabitants, making it the second-largest city in Sulawesi after Makassar...
, Minang, Moro, Pampangan, Taglog and many others- pusaka specifically refers to the family heirlooms gifted from the ancestor
Ancestor
An ancestor is a parent or the parent of an ancestor ....
s which must be treasured and protected. These pusaka may have individual names, honorific titles and may have supernatural
Supernatural
The supernatural or is that which is not subject to the laws of nature, or more figuratively, that which is said to exist above and beyond nature...
attributes and qualities. The possessor of the pusaka may be positively or negatively effected by the pusaka- dependent on the will or spirit
Spirit
The English word spirit has many differing meanings and connotations, most of them relating to a non-corporeal substance contrasted with the material body.The spirit of a living thing usually refers to or explains its consciousness.The notions of a person's "spirit" and "soul" often also overlap,...
of the item.
The Javanese warrior-king Pangeran Samburnyowo's keris was a pusaka so powerful that merely pointing at the distant Chinese
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, Dutch
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
or other enemies, it would snatch their souls and leave them dead on the battlefield. Allegedly, former Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
n President Suharto held possession of this powerful pusaka and had Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
scoured for the many pusaka lost to time, including, according to rumours, the mask of Gadjah Mada, several tombak (pikes and lances) and many keris, to affirm his legitimacy as a modern pseudo-king.
Pusaka is a collaboration of dance music
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
producers
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
and DJ
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
s Chris Cox
Chris Cox (DJ)
Chris Cox is a dance music producer, remixer, and DJ from USA and has worked on over 400 records. He has had a total of 40 Billboard dance chart number ones as part of the hitmaking remix team Thunderpuss, and others with Pusaka and as a solo artist. He was nominated for a Grammy in 2004 for his...
of Thunderpuss
Thunderpuss
Thunderpuss was the remix/productionteam of music producers Barry Harris and Chris Cox. Harris had previously worked as part of several music groups including Kon Kan, Top Kat, Killer Bunnies and Outta Control and had also released several singles himself...
and DJ Irene
DJ Irene
DJ Irene is an American electronic music DJ and producer.-Discography:*LA 5 Underground House Mix *Hard House Live At The Legendary Arena *Club Series *UC 98 *Hard House Diva...
. In 2001 their song "You're the Worst Thing For Me," featuring vocals by Thea Austin, hit number one on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.
See also
- List of number-one dance hits (United States)
- List of artists who reached number one on the US Dance chart