Javanese Proverbs You’ll Actually Use—Short, Sharp, Wise

Javanese proverbs

By Ky Tutur, Javanese Culturalist • Last Updated: 2025-09-26 In a world of long-winded self-help books and complicated philosophical treatises, there’s a refreshing power in simplicity. The Javanese have mastered this art for centuries through Javanese proverbs, or pepatah Jawa. These Javanese proverbs are not just quaint, old-fashioned sayings; they are sharp, practical lessons condensed… Baca selengkapnya: Javanese Proverbs You’ll Actually Use—Short, Sharp, Wise

Wuku Gumbreg: Analyzing the Destiny of the ‘Wheel of Life’ in the Javanese Primbon

Thumbnail of an ancient Javanese stone wheel in a misty temple courtyard with text “The Wheel of Life in the Javanese Primbon”.

Wuku Gumbreg The Ever-Turning Wheel of Life Angger, my child… Have you ever felt that life is like a constantly turning wheel? Sometimes we are at the top, enjoying the light of glory and respect. At other times, the wheel brings us down, to feel the heavy pressure of the earth and unending trials. This… Baca selengkapnya: Wuku Gumbreg: Analyzing the Destiny of the ‘Wheel of Life’ in the Javanese Primbon