The Manjusrigrha inscription is an inscription dated 714 Saka, written in Old Malay with Old Javanese script. The inscription was discovered in 1960 on the right side of stairs entrance of Sewupervara 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 Prambanan temple, Central Java, Indonesia. The inscription was carved on an andesite stone block measured 71 cm x 42 cm x 29 cm.
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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 sia maŋdrsti mañamwah sia di daŋ hyaŋ daśadiśa wita yaŋ pranidhānanda naras samanta untārā // pha lāŋku marmangap punya di janmeni paratra lai kalpawrksa muah āku iŋ jagat sacarācarā sarwwasatwopajīwyaku sarwwasatweka nāya a sarwwasatwa paritrāt sarwwasatweka wāndhaa // 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 sia // ini janma kuminta ya nissāraka daliiga ājñā naarendra sāna prstŋ di jagat traya // ājñā nda kujunjuŋ nitya diŋ jameni paratra lai baraŋ kāryya mahābhāra āku mūah susārathi // swāikaryya daksāku sāmiwitta ku parñama swāmibhakti drabhedya 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, Nas, Pon, Dang Nayaka Dirandalurawa has completed 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 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 with the completion of Manjusrigrha, buildings with beautiful pinaccle. This Prasada was presented by Srinaresvara that already manifest into the realm of gods. All the poor people, foolish restless slaves, were unable to understand the meaning of Narendra's order as the sarana of the world. I will always uphold his order until death, as well as his works seen by me as a good driver. The wisdoms, works, thoughts of my lord are soothing, my lord persistent attention just like unstained food. The fruit 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 Vajrasana to house the Manjusri. This clearly demonstrates Tantrayana—Vajrayana buddhism influence. The temple dedicated to Manjusri is identified as Sewu temple, located not far north from Prambanan temple.
