THE USE THE RAMAYANA TO EXPLAIN PROPHECIES IN BRAHMAJATI

Abstract

This research is a qualitative study: The objectives of the study were: 1. to study the events from the Ramayana that appear in the Brahmajati Treatise, and 2. to analyze the use of the Ramayana to explain prophecies in the Brahmajati Treatise. The scope of the research includes the study of the Brahmajati Treatise. The Ramayana texts studied include the Ramayana drama written by King Rama I, the Ramayana drama written by King Rama II, and the Ramayana commentary written by King Rama VI. By Data Analysis Folklore Theory.

The research findings are as follows: 1. There are a total of 60 events from the Ramayana that appear in the Brahmajati Treatise. These are divided into 44 events that appear only once and 16 events. 2. The analysis of the use of the Ramayana to explain prophecies in the Brahmajati Treatise. revealed that events and characters from the Ramayana were referenced throughout the treatise. There were 60 events cited, referred to as "event particles," used to explain different types of prophecies. These event particles were used in three ways: to explain prophecies predicting negative outcomes (29 events), to explain prophecies predicting positive outcomes (20 events), and to explain neutral prophecies, where neither a positive nor negative outcome was indicated (13 events). Two events. In addition, seven characters from the Ramayana. Suggestions for future research include studying the diversity of literature found in the Brahmajati Treatise to analyze its relationship with the prophecies and to identify common themes across different versions. It is also recommended to explore the use of modern literature to interpret astrological meanings.