<![CDATA[This research aims to identify the representation of the concept of divinity found in the Sanghyang Siksa Kandang Karesian (SSKK) manuscript, which is one of the old Sundanese manuscripts written in the year 1518 AD. Until now, SSKK has mostly been studied as a source of moral and ethical teachings for the Sundanese community, while the aspects of religion and cosmology contained within it have not received much attention. The study uses a qualitative approach based on library research, employing literary analysis and content analysis. The main source of the research is the Sanghyang Siksa Kandang Karesian manuscript, translated by Ilham Nurwansah in 2020. Research results show that the concept of divinity in SSKK is represented through a cosmological system that connects spiritual, moral, and social aspects. Important findings show the concept of Tritangtu on Earth, Triwarga, and the use of terms Namo Siwaya, Namo Budaya, and Namo Sidam Jiwa Nalipurna, which indicate the presence of a highest spiritual authority in the life of the ancient Sunda community. This study concludes that the concept of the divine in SSKK is not presented as a formal theological doctrine, but rather integrated into the community's ethical system and cosmology. This finding opens the way for further research on reconstructing the concept of monotheism in Sundanese tradition using semiotics and theology approaches.]]>
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