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with Old Javanese script. The inscription was discovered in 1960 on the right side of stairs entrance of

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''pervara'' (guardian or complementary smaller temple) no. 202 on west side. This inscription is linked to Sewu temple. According to this inscription, the original name of Sewu temple compound is probably Manjusrigrha. Sewu temple is located approximately 800 meters north of

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temple,

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. The inscription was carved on an andesite stone block measured 71 cm x 42 cm x 29 cm.

Transcription

Transcription according to Badan Pelestarian Cagar Budaya Jawa Tengahː // Śri swasti śakawarsātīta 714 kārttika māsa caturddaśi śuklapaksa śukra wāra wās pon tatkālānda daŋ nāyaka di raaanada lūrawaŋ nāmanda mawrddhi diŋ wajrāsana mañjuśrīgrha nāmāñan prāsāda tlas si(d)a maŋdrsti mañamwah si(d)a di daŋ hyaŋ daśadiśa w(d)ita yaŋ pranidhānanda naras samanta (p)untārā(-) // pha lāŋku marmangap punya di janmeni paratra lai kalpawrksa muah āku (d)iŋ jagat sacarācarā sarwwasatwopajīwyaku sarwwasatweka nāya (k)a sarwwasatwa paritrāt sarwwasatweka wāndha(w)a // pranidhini mahā tyanta śraddhāwega samudgata mañjuśrīgrha samumbh®ta sarwwa śrī sula wājana // prāsādeni kumangap ya punyānda śrī nareśwara iha janma para trāŋku jānan sārak danan si(d)a // ini janma kuminta ya nissāraka dali(b)iga ājñā naarendra sāna prstŋ (...) (...) di (ŋ) jagat traya // ājñā nda kujunjuŋ nitya diŋ jameni paratra lai baraŋ kāryya mahābhāra āku mūah susārathi // swā(m)ikaryya(ka) daksāku sāmiwitta ku parñama(n) swāmibhakti dr(d)abhedya phalabhukti ānindita // phala punya kubhukti ya dari ājña nareśwara diŋ janmaga ticakreni swāmi mūah parāyana

Translation

The inscription is written in 16 lines. Translated by Kusen: "In the year 714 Saka, Karttika month, day 14 Paroterang, Friday, Wās, Pon, Dang Nayaka Dirandalurawa has completed (the renovation of) a prasada named Vajrasana Manjusrigrha. Satisfied the heart of those whom working together. After the Dang Hyang Dasadisa being completed in this noble effort. Many people from all directions came to marvel this homage (building) from those whom already died and gave their sacrifice. From all directions people attended. All the creature, the kanayakan dwellers, all the protected beings, all the villagers that contribute in this auspicious effort seem very happy (satisfied) with the completion of Manjusrigrha, buildings with beautiful pinaccle. This Prasada was presented by Srinaresvara that already manifest into the realm of gods (died). All the poor people, foolish restless slaves, were unable to understand the meaning of Narendra's order as the ''sarana'' (means or vehicle?) of the world. I will always uphold his order until death, as well as his works seen by me as a good (carriage) driver. The wisdoms (wits), works, thoughts of my lord are soothing, my lord persistent attention just like unstained food. The fruit (results) of this noble deed were acquired from the guidance of Naresvara upon human beings, and my lord's protection is ultimate". The inscription mentioned about the renovation of a sacred buddhist building (''Prasada'') ''Vajrasana'' to house the ''

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''. This clearly demonstrates

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buddhism influence. The temple dedicated to Manjusri is identified as

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References

{{Reflist, 2 Inscriptions in Indonesia 8th-century inscriptions Shailendra dynasty 792 Mañjuśrī

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