Abstract

Mantras in the oral tradition of the Dayak Jangkang community represent a cultural expression rich in symbolic and spiritual meaning. Mantra Bobike, as part of ritual communication in the traditional practices of Tanggung Village, is used in various healing ceremonies and protective rites against supernatural disturbances. The background of this study stems from the importance of preserving local values and the lack of linguistic research that highlights the pragmatic functions within such ritual texts. This research aims to reveal the function and meaning of Mantra Bobike as a form of ritual communication through a contextual pragmatic approach.The study employs a descriptive qualitative method. The findings indicate that Mantra Bobike contains various illocutionary acts such as requests, warnings, and expulsions, functioning as a medium of spiritual communication between humans, ancestral spirits, and supernatural forces. Each utterance in the mantra is highly dependent on the social context, the timing of the ritual, and the social roles of both speaker and listener within the customary structure. Linguistic strategies such as repetition, nature-based metaphors, and sacred intonation further reinforce the transcendental meaning and performative power of the mantra. These findings demonstrate that Mantra Bobike not only serves as an oral cultural heritage but also functions as an effective form of communication within the cultural and spiritual life of the Dayak Jangkang community.


Keywords: Mantra Bobike, Dayak Jangkang, ritual communication, contextual pragmatics