Virus Outbreak Traces in Balinese Literary Texts and Written Traditions

This paper reveals the epidemic caused by the virus
and how to deal with it that has hit the island of Bali, especially those
written in traditional literary works. Data were tracked through the literature
study method assisted by note-taking techniques. This qualitative data is then
'dissected' with hermeneutic theory coupled with a heuristic reading method to
obtain a comprehensive meaning. Based on the analysis, the results show that
texts that reveal the outbreaks caused by the virus in Bali can be categorized
into two: (1) texts that record (record) outbreaks due to viruses and (2) texts
that educate the public about health knowledge and governance. how to deal with
viruses. Outbreaks of viral diseases recorded in traditional Balinese
literature since the middle of the 18th century are written in Kidung Ndérét (territory of the Kingdom
of Mengwi, Badung-Bali). Still in the Badung area (the city), records of the
plague were written in the text Geguritan
Nengah Jimbaran (late 19th century) by Cokorda Mantuk ring Rana (king of
Badung). Furthermore, the Geguritan
Jayaprana text also reveals the plague that had occurred in Buleleng
(northern Bali). Educational texts about health knowledge and procedures for
overcoming viruses, are expressed in Geguritan
Kesehatan by a doctor named Ida Bagus Rai. Traditional Balinese texts (usadha), which are written in lontars
such as Usada Durga Kala, Ratuning Usada,
Cukil Daki contain diseases caused by viruses and how to deal with them.
The text entitled Jejimatan, Widhi Sastra
Rogha Sanghanga Bhumi is a text that contains various amulets to repel
disease (one of which is due to a virus) and steps to neutralize disease
outbreaks caused by viruses.