The inscription describes the erection of a lingam (the symbol of Shiva) in the country of Kunjarakunja, by Sanjaya's order.

The lingam is sited on the noble island of Yava (Java), which the inscription describes as "rich in grain and gold mines".

[1]: 87–88  Yawadwipa ("Java island"), and had long been under the rule of the wise and virtuous king Sanna, but fell into disunity after his death.

Amid a period of confusion Sanjaya, son of Sannaha (the sister of Sanna) ascended to the throne.

The name Sanjaya, Sanna and Sannaha curiously was also mentioned in Carita Parahyangan, a book from a later period composed around 16th century which suggested refer to the same historical person.