Blessing Words Used in the Literature for E-sarn Moral Ceremony of Binding Wrist: Buddhist Power and Ideology

Abstract

This article aims to study and analyze Buddhist power and ideology in blessing words used in the literature for E-sarn moral ceremony of binding wrist.The scope of the study is to study 16 pieces of written E-sarn literature of binding wrist ceremony compiled as books and transliterated documents from palm leaf manuscripts and the oral literature gained from 6 Brahmans or Maw SooKhwans’ interview. 148 expressions are studied with the framework of discourse analysis. The findings have shown the Buddhistpower and ideology hidden in the blessing words used in the literature. There are 4 issues found, including the Triple Gem: omnipotencedefusingdanger and bringinghappiness; Pali: construction of value and definition as a sacred language; merit: happiness in Buddhist way, desire, and appreciation; “Om”: sacred word and scramble for definition between BrahmanismBuddhism.
The findings have shown that the Buddhistpower and ideology is soundly and naturally hidden in the blessing words used in the literature for E-sarn ceremony of binding wrist. Language users are unconsciously under the power of discourse. The blessing words used in the literature for E-sarn ceremony of binding wrist therefore become a device controlling way of life, culture, tradition, and important custom practicein E-sarn society. This study leads to better understanding of E-sarn society.