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Tapak Gajah inscription on its original location in early 20th century

Kebon Kopi I also known as Tapak Gajah inscription (elephant footprint inscription),[1] is one of several inscriptions dated from the era of Tarumanagara Kingdom circa 5th century.[2] The inscription bearing the image of elephant footprint, which was copied from the elephant ride of King Purnawarman of Tarumanagara, which is equated with Airavata, the elephant vahana (vehicle) of Indra.[3]: 16 

The inscription was discovered in Kebon Kopi village, Bogor, near Kebon Kopi II inscription, and named as such to differ it from this later inscription dated from Sunda Kingdom era.

Content

A replica of Kebon Kopi I inscription in Jakarta History Museum.

This inscription is written with Pallawa script in Sanskrit which are arranged into the form of the Anustubh metrum Shloka, which is flanked by a pair of carved images of the elephant's foot.

Transcription:
~ ~ jayavisalasya Tarumendrasya hastinah ~ ~
Airwavatabhasya vibhatidam ~ padadvayam

Translation:
"Behold, here it looks like a pair of feet ...like Airavata, the elephant ride of the great Taruma ruler in... and (?) glory"

See also

References

  1. ↑ Lingga Arvian Nugroho (30 December 2015). "Prasasti Tapak Gajah di Ciaruteun Bogor, Ini Bentuknya". TribunnewsBogor.com.
  2. ↑ "Prasasti Tapak Gajah". Dinas Pariwisata dan Budaya Provinsi Jawa Barat. 30 December 2011. Archived from the original on 31 May 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  3. ↑ Zahorka, Herwig (2007). The Sunda Kingdoms of West Java, From Tarumanagara to Pakuan Pajajaran with the Royal Center of Bogor. Jakarta: Yayasan Cipta Loka Caraka.

Sources

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  • J. Ph. Vogel "the Earliest Sanskrit Inscription opsachriften of Java" POD. I. 1925:27-28. Plate 32,33.
  • Bambang Soemadio (et.al. editor) Sejarah Nasional Indonesia II, Jaman Kuno. Jakarta: Departemen Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan 1975: 39-40; 1984: 40
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