MANTRA BANJAR DALAM PRAKTIK PENGOBATAN TRADISIONAL: KAJIAN ETNOGRAFI DAN BUDAYA LOKAL
Keywords:
Banjar mantra, traditional healing, ethnography, local cultureAbstract
Banjar mantras constitute an important part of the local wisdom of the Banjar community and play a significant role in traditional healing practices. Mantras are not merely understood as symbolic utterances, but also as spiritual media that represent the relationship between humans, God, nature, and fellow human beings. This article aims to examine the functions, meanings, and contexts of the use of Banjar mantras in traditional healing practices through an ethnographic and local cultural approach. The research was conducted in Sungai Aning Village, Martapura Barat District, Banjar Regency, using a qualitative method. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews with traditional healers (panambahan), customary leaders, and community members, as well as documentation of healing practices. The findings reveal that Banjar mantras function as spiritual and psychological healing tools that complement physical treatment. Mantras are believed to convey prayers, soothe patients’ inner states, and foster confidence in recovery. Culturally, Banjar mantras reflect an acculturation between pre-Islamic local beliefs and Islamic teachings, as evidenced by the use of natural symbols and religious expressions such as Qur’anic verses and Islamic supplications. The presence of Banjar mantras in traditional healing demonstrates that the health practices of the Banjar community cannot be separated from cultural and spiritual dimensions. This article emphasizes the importance of preserving Banjar mantras as intangible cultural heritage and highlights the need for a cultural approach in understanding the traditional healing system of the Banjar community.
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