The Sanskrit Inscription of Śaṅkara and Its Interpretation in the National History of Indonesia

Abstract It is a well-known fact that Sanskrit had relatively shorter and less prolific lifespan in the epigraphy of Indonesia, particularly Javanese epigraphic record, than other Southeast Asian regions. All more precious, therefore, are rare opportunities to add inscription historical record Java learn how language was deployed on island represent events recorded for posterity. In this article, I offer my edition interpretation referred Indonesian publications as Prasasti Sankhara ( sic , with kh ), is, Inscription Śaṅkara ; debunk entirely unfounded which it has received successive reprints editions greatly influential Sejarah nasional Indonesia (National history Indonesia); show real interest inscription.