This paper deals with three poems in Old Sundanese, discovered, deciphered and edited with a provisional translation by Dr. J. Noorduyn. One of them is an epic text, containing the story of the resumption of the war between Rama and Rawana by their offspring, as the sons of Rawana march out to take their revenge on the sons of Rama.

The other texts reflect a typically Sundanese form of the Shiwaitic tradition as it has been popular all over Java in the Middle Ages. One is the story of the pilgrimage of Bujangga Manik, a prince from Pakuan, who travels all over Java, and even sails to Bali in order to acquire spiritual wisdom. Ultimately his soul is released from its earthly bonds and reaches its final destination. The other is an allegory, telling the story of a celestial figure Sri Ajnyana who is banned from heaven on account of his illicit relationship with a heavenly lady. By following the lessons of a mahapandita he finally is able to free himself from the consequences of his sinful deeds and returns to heaven.

In the paper some of the following aspects of the texts will be briefly discussed:

1. A few typical traits of the language used in the poems.
2. The poetical form: the octosyllabic line as the basic pattern.
3. The relationship of this poetical genre with the oral pantun tradition.
4. The literary quality.
5. The religious setting.
6. The relation with Old Javanese language and culture.
7. The typically 'local', Sundanese characteristics.