Literature of Gocara Journal of Old Javanese Studies

Abstract The teachings of susila is a guidance of a good behavior. Susila is derived from words “su” and “sila”. “Su” means good, and “sila” means behavior. According to the Large Indonesian Language

Dictionary (KBBI), susila means good in the language; civilized; polite. Susila is very important to know because its function as a basis for behaving in living everyday life. The purpose of the teachings of susila is to teach humans to always behave well, in order to foster a harmonious relationship between fellow beings. Susila is much contained in traditional literary works, including ancient Javanese literary works. One of the Javanese literary works which leads to the teachings of susila namely The Song of Tantri Kĕdiri, especially in the episodes of The Heron and A Herd of Fish. This episode illustrates the camouflage of a Heron to deceive its prey. This story educates the reader to think critically (thorough) in accepting something so as not to over-believe easily. So that they can avoid things that are not true. This story also guides readers to be careful in  choosing friends and always be kind  and be helpful to each other. There are two topics in this study, namely (1) How the form of discourse of susila are contained in the text?, and (2) How the context of discourse of susila are in society?. The theory used to solve the main problems is the theory of discourse by Teun A. Van Dijk which emphasized the structure of discourse, cognition and context.