โลกทัศน์น์เหนือธรรมชาติที่ปรากฏในนวนิยายเรื่อง มนต์กาหลง ของหยก บูรพา (Supernatural Worldviews in Yok Burapa’s Novel Monkalong)

Abstract

This research article aims to study the supernatural worldviews in Yok Burapa’s novel titled Monkalong. Three aspects of the supernatural worldview are found in the novel: superstition, sacred spirits and religion. For the worldview regarding superstition, three categories of worldview are found: mantras, talismans and auspicious time. Mantras are able to turn ordinary items into sacred items. Talismans bring safety and prevent harms. Auspicious time brings success to ceremonies. For the worldview regarding sacred spirits, 2 categories of worldview are found: gods and mediums. Gods are believed to have the power to bestow success. Mediums are believed to be chosen by gods based on their past connections. For the worldview regarding religion, 2 categories of worldviews are found: the law of karma and the concept of soulmates. The law of karma dictates that what goes around comes
around and that no one can escape his karma. The concept of soulmates projects that soulmates are predestined as they were connected in their past life and are destined to be together in the present life.