Dignity Respect Family, A Teaching of The Javanese

10th Pakubuono

"Mikul dhuwur", meaning lifting something as high. etymologically meaning that someone has a duty to respect the dignity of the family name as well. Avoiding moral turpitude, doing a noble, and always effort in order to "mikul dhuwur" (lifting as high) good name of his family.

"Mendhem" means bury, and "Jero" means deep. "Mendhem jero" meaning deeply buried ugliness and weakness, as well as a family disgrace. If possible, someone should cover what became a family secret.

In a wider scope, a leader who is in charge should be able to conceal flaws previous leaders. Thereby not happen grudge with each other. Denigrate predecessors leader just the same as supporting the animosity and hostility. The principle of "mendhem jero" very noble when applied to family life, community, and state. [Tresno Legowo]