By virtue of ‘There is no god,’” etc.[322]
The following was the charm used by the Pawang at the planting of the first pole of a jĕrmal:[323]—
“Peace be with you, Eldest Wizard, First of Wizards, Allah,
And Musa, the Converser with Allah.
Sĕdang Bima, Sĕdang Buana,
Sĕdang Juara, and King of the Sea,
Come let us all together
Plant the pole of this jĕrmal.”
Even when fishing with rod and line, a sĕrapah (invocation) of some sort, such as the following, was generally used:—
“Ho, God of Mid-currents,