VIVA – President Soekarno is the proclamation of Indonesia. He is known as a visionary and rational. Soekarno's daily life is closely related to spiritual-cultural matters.
It turns out, Soekarno kept objects that were considered to have their own power and this heirloom had a hidden mystery that few people knew about.
1. Soekarno's Black Cap (Peci)
The black cap or locally known as Peci became the first object that was considered as Soekarno's talisman. This president always wears a black cap and has become his trademark.
Many said, the cap that Soekarno always wore was very sacred and had a unique story.
At the beginning of the story, Bung Karno went on an official trip to Egypt and was greeted with the cheers of 'Ahmad Soekarno'. He was surprised by the addition of the name 'Ahmad' in front of his name.
Then, one of the NU figures in his era named Kiai Wahab commented on this. He believes that Bung Karno's cap has received abundant blessings.
2. Wesi Kuning
Not many people know about President Soekarno's sacred Wesi Kuning. This object has a small shape and looks like the tail of a wasp. It was said that wherever President Soekarno went he always carried this thing under his shirt.
The main magic of Wesi Kuning can be compared to Aji Lembu Sekilan which was once owned by Adipati Minakjinggo, when he fought the Majapahit troops to marry the Queen of Majapahit, Dewi Suhito.
3. Soekarno's Command Stick
It turns out, the stick that Soekarno often carried was considered to have a hidden mystery. This stick has a length of about 30 cm to 40 cm. This stick was always carried wherever President Soekarno went.
The wood used for the manufacture of Tongkat Koman is made of any wood, but the wood is taken directly from the pucang kalak wood which is only found in the Kalak Mountains, Ponorogo in the northern region of Pacitan.
This type of wood has long been used as Kanuragan objects. If placed in the air, the wooden shadow will look like a snake.
4. Soekarno's Kris
Soekarno is believed to have the lucky keris. It is known that President Soekarno liked and collected kris as his collection. Kris has a philosophy that is quite admirable. Kris means as a symbol of self-control, hope, confidence and simplicity.
5. Ruby Red Stone
Soekarno has an agate which has a beautiful color of ruby red blood and is considered to have unrivaled mystical power. Many said, apart from magic, this ruby red stone also has a meaning as a symbol of prosperity.