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Vidyottama Sanatana: International Journal of Hindu Science and Religious Studies
Published by Universitas Hindu Negeri I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar
ISSN : 25500643     EISSN : 25500651     DOI : https://doi.org/10.25078/vidyottama.v9i2.5004
Core Subject : Religion, Humanities, Art,
Religion Arts Humanities
The aim of this journal publication is to disseminate the conceptual thoughts or ideas and research results that have been achieved in the area of Hindu Science and Religious Studies. Vidyottama Sanatana International Journal of Hindu Science and Religious Studies, particularly focuses on the Hindu Science and Religious Studies areas as follows: 1. Religious Education 2. Religious Letters 3. Theology 4. Religious Philosophy 5. Religious Cultural 6. Religion Science
Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
Articles 129 Documents
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MANAJEMEN KEUANGAN BERBASIS AJARAN HINDU DALAM MENCAPAI SUSTAINABILITAS BISNIS I Nyoman Bontot; Ahmad Subagyo; Martino Wibowo; Anas Iswanto Anwar
Vidyottama Sanatana: International Journal of Hindu Science and Religious Studies Vol 9 No 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25078/vidyottama.v9i2.5167

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This study explores the integration of Hindu ethical principles into the financial governance of Village Credit Institutions (LPDs) in Bali and its contribution to institutional sustainability. Employing a mixed-method approach, the research combines hermeneutic interpretation of sacred Hindu scriptures-Rgveda, Yajurveda, Atharvaveda, Bhagawad Gita, Sarasamuccaya, Manusmrti, and Arthasastra-with quantitative analysis of financial performance across 1.308 LPDs in nine regencies. Four core principles-Karma (ethical productivity), Dharma (social responsibility), Kama (motivational fulfillment), and Artha (material prosperity)-are operationalized within a holistic model of Hindu-based financial management. Empirical testing confirms are positive relationship between these principles and financial indicators such as profit margin, return on assets, and capital growth. The findings demonstrate that Hindu-based financial governance enhances accountability, strengthens community trust, improves leadership integrity, and promotes long-term business sustainability. This study provides a culturally grounded and ethically robust framework for developing resilient and inclusive community-based microfinance institutions in plural financial systems.
PEMANFAATAN TEKNOLOGI ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) UNTUK ANALISIS TEKS VEDA: PENDEKATAN NLP DALAM STUDI ṚG VEDA MANDALA 1 SUKTA 1 Eka Sura Adnyana; Gde Wikan Pradnya Dana; I Made Ade Prayoga
Vidyottama Sanatana: International Journal of Hindu Science and Religious Studies Vol 9 No 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25078/vidyottama.v9i2.5380

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This research discusses the utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology with a Natural Language Processing (NLP) approach in the study of Hindu literature, especially in the text of Ṛgveda Mandala 1 Sukta 1. The analysis was conducted through the stages of tokenization, lemmatization, and topic modeling to identify keywords, frequency of occurrence, and main themes in the text. The results found four central themes: (1) ritual (yajña), (2) theological (Agni's role as an intermediary between humans and gods), (3) spiritual and material goals (ratna), and (4) cosmic order (ṛta). AI  findings were then compared with traditional philological interpretations that emphasize philosophical meaning, symbolism, and historical context. The comparison results show that AI excels in speed, scale, and consistency of analysis, while traditional philology is stronger in providing depth of interpretation and understanding spiritual values. This study concludes that the integration of AI with the philological approach can result in a more comprehensive, rapid, and faithful study of the Vedas.
TANTRIC SYMBOLISM AND ITS RELEVANCE IN HINDUISM: A STUDY OF CANDI SUKUH ON MOUNT LAWU Sulastri; Marsono
Vidyottama Sanatana: International Journal of Hindu Science and Religious Studies Vol 9 No 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25078/vidyottama.v9i2.5483

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Candi Sukuh, located on the slopes of Mount Lawu, is a late Majapahit monument that prominently displays Tantric symbolism. Its terraced pyramid architecture, lingga–yoni reliefs, and erotic iconography reveal the dominance of Tantric teachings in the candi’s cosmological narrative. This study aims to examine the relevance of Tantra in Hinduism as embodied in the architecture, iconography, and symbolism of Candi Sukuh, while also uncovering its contribution to the enrichment of Hindu philosophy in the Indonesian archipelago. The method employed is qualitative-descriptive analysis with a literature review approach, utilizing studies in archaeology, history of religion, and Hindu philosophy. Data are drawn from journals, books, and prior research on Tantra and Candi Sukuh. The analysis indicates that the candi’s symbols are not merely erotic but represent the unity of body, cosmos, and spirit. The lingga–yoni reliefs emphasize the balance of masculine–feminine energies (Śiva–Śakti) sustaining the cosmos, where sexuality is understood as a sacred power leading toward mokṣa. The findings affirm Candi Sukuh as both a symbolic text and a philosophical heritage enriching the dynamics of Hindu thought in Java.
PASRAMAN PARENTAS AND INTERNALIZATION OF HINDU-KAHARINGAN MORAL VALUES AMONG STUDENTS IN PALANGKA RAYA CITY Agung Adi; Dewi Sinta
Vidyottama Sanatana: International Journal of Hindu Science and Religious Studies Vol 9 No 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25078/vidyottama.v9i2.5488

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This study analyzes the internalization of character education based on Hindu and Kaharingan values at Pasraman Parentas, focusing on customs, ritual experiences, and teacher role models. Data were collected through participatory observation, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis, then analyzed thematically. The findings reveal three pillars of character building: Hindu ethical education (tat twam asi and telu kapatut), reinforcement of values through rituals (Basarah, Tri Sandhya, Yoga), and teachers as role models. Character education here is not limited to cognition, but integrates cognition, emotion, and action. Habituation through social interaction, active participation in rituals, and teachers who serve as role models effectively foster honesty, self-control, loyalty, discipline, responsibility, and awareness of unity. This holistic and contextual model, which combines Hindu teachings and local Kaharingan wisdom, has proven effective in shaping students' moral and spiritual identities while remaining relevant in the context of multiculturalism and the challenges of globalization.
PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH IN HINDU RITUALS IN BALI Ayu Dwita
Vidyottama Sanatana: International Journal of Hindu Science and Religious Studies Vol 9 No 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25078/vidyottama.v9i2.5564

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Hindu rituals in Bali are not only religious in nature but also embody holistic health values, encompassing both physical and spiritual dimensions. This study aims to examine the relationship between the practice of Balinese Hindu rituals and efforts to maintain and improve community health. The method employed is a qualitative approach through literature review and in-depth interviews with ritual practitioners and traditional healers. The findings reveal that rituals such as melukat (purification), usadha Bali (traditional healing), yoga, meditation, and Bhuta Yadnya function as means of self-purification, disease prevention, and energy restoration. Physically, the use of natural elements such as holy water, herbs, incense, and fire provides antiseptic, relaxation, and detoxification benefits. Spiritually, the rituals strengthen the individual’s relationship with God, ancestors, and nature, thus producing calming effects, reducing stress, and enhancing emotional balance. The concept of Tri Hita Karana serves as the philosophical foundation that integrates bodily, mental, and environmental health. These findings affirm that Balinese Hindu rituals hold significant relevance for contemporary holistic health concepts and have the potential to be developed as the basis for spiritual health tourism. Integration between traditional practices and modern medicine can further expand the benefits of rituals for both local and global communities.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN BALI: A HINDU SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE ON RELIGIOUS CULTURE AND GENDER RELATIONS I Nyoman Alit Putrawan
Vidyottama Sanatana: International Journal of Hindu Science and Religious Studies Vol 10 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25078/vidyottama.v10i1.2133

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Domestic violence against women constitutes a significant social and ethical issue that intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in culturally and religiously structured societies such as Bali. The pandemic generated economic instability, social restrictions, and increased domestic pressures, which contributed to the escalation of violence within households. Within the Balinese Hindu context, this phenomenon is closely linked to religious culture, gender relations, and the persistence of patriarchal values embedded in the patrilineal system. This study aims to analyse the causes and dynamics of domestic violence against women during the pandemic in Bali from a Hindu sociological perspective, with particular attention to the interaction between religious values, cultural practices, and gender inequality. This research adopts a qualitative design using a narrative review method. Data were collected from scholarly journal articles, institutional reports, and academic publications published between 2019 and 2023, accessed through databases such as Scopus, EBSCO, and Google Scholar. The analysis is informed by sociological theories of gender and patriarchy, alongside key Hindu concepts, namely dharma and Tri Hita Karana, to provide a culturally grounded interpretation. The findings indicate that domestic violence during the pandemic is influenced by both internal and external factors. Internal factors include psychological stress, emotional instability, and past trauma, while external factors involve economic hardship, social restrictions, increased domestic workloads, and entrenched patriarchal norms. From a Hindu sociological perspective, such conditions reflect a disruption of ethical balance, particularly a deviation from dharma and a breakdown of harmony within the Tri Hita Karana framework, especially in the pawongan (human relations) dimension. At the same time, religious values, when interpreted progressively, have the potential to serve as a moral foundation for preventing violence and promoting gender justice. In conclusion, domestic violence against women in Bali during the COVID-19 pandemic is not solely a socio-economic issue but also a cultural and religious phenomenon. Addressing this problem requires not only legal and economic interventions but also the rearticulation of Hindu values to support equality, dignity, and harmonious social relations.
INTERTEXTUALITY INTERTEXTUALITY OF PATANJALI'S YOGA SUTRA PHILOSOPHY: - I Gusti Made Widya Sena; I Made Adi Brahman
Vidyottama Sanatana: International Journal of Hindu Science and Religious Studies Vol 10 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25078/vidyottama.v10i1.4686

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This research starts from the view that the existence of a philosophical thought cannot stand alone. Yoga is a school of philosophy (darsana) that cannot be separated from the influence of other knowledge or systems of thought. Furthermore, this research seeks to explore the influence of yoga texts on the existence of the Yoga Sutra text by Rsi Patanjali. This research is classified as qualitative research with data collection methods: library study, document study and online data search. Data were analyzed using hermeneutic techniques with an intertextual approach. The results of the research show that the Vedic civilization has had an influence on the emergence of yoga philosophical thought. Likewise, the influence of the Upanisad texts and the Bhagavad Gita also had an influence on the existence of the Yoga Sutra book by Rsi Patanjali. Rsi Kapila's Samkya darsana also had an important influence on the emergence of Patanjali's philosophical views of yoga sutra.
KEARIFAN LOKAL DALAM TATA KELOLA AIR: KAJIAN ETNOEKOLOGI MASYARAKAT ADAT PENGLIPURAN, BANGLI, BALI Juliasih, Ni Ketut Ayu; I Made Gede Anadhi; I Nyoman Arsana; I Putu Sudiartawan; I Putu Gede Suyoga
Vidyottama Sanatana: International Journal of Hindu Science and Religious Studies Vol 10 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25078/vidyottama.v10i1.5308

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This article examines the practices of local wisdom in water management by indigenous communities in Penglipuran Village, Bangli, Bali, through an ethnoecological approach. This village is known as one of the traditional villages that still maintains traditional cultural structures and ecological systems in managing natural resources. This research was conducted using a qualitative approach, through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation studies. The findings indicate that water governance in Penglipuran is not merely a technical practice, but rather part of an integrated system of beliefs, social structures, and cultural rituals. It’s deeply rooted in local wisdom structured around the dimensions of cosmos (spiritual and cosmological values), corpus (local ecological knowledge), and praxis (collective action). The water system managed through customary institutions, the preservation of bamboo forests as water catchment areas, and the sacred values of the tirta ritual demonstrate the close relationship between culture and the environment. This study strengthens the idea that local wisdom is a form of adaptive and sustainable ecological knowledge. These findings can contribute to the development of local community-based conservation policies.
FROM DESIRE TO DESTRUCTION: HINDU ETHICS AS A MORAL CRITICISM OF THE FILM CONCRETE UTOPIA Somawati, Ayu Veronika
Vidyottama Sanatana: International Journal of Hindu Science and Religious Studies Vol 10 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25078/vidyottama.v10i1.5313

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Humans, as social creatures (homo socius), cannot live alone and need interaction with other humans to live their lives well. To avoid friction between humans that can cause disorder, it is necessary to instill ethical values to maintain balance in social and personal life. One of the effective media to instill these ethical values is through movies, such as Concrete Utopia from South Korea. This study aims to use Hindu ethics as a moral critique of the film Concrete Utopia. This research uses a qualitative method with an analytical and descriptive approach. The researcher studied the movie Concrete Utopia as well as various literatures relevant to the focus of the problem. The data obtained were arranged systematically and analyzed to get a conclusion. The research results show that Concrete Utopia highlights the importance of ethical values in shaping human behavior and social interactions. Hindu ethics are used to critique several actions depicted in the film, including: the development of human desires, helping each other, courage, relationships that ideally should not be founded on lies, leadership, and human greed.
THE EARLY HISTORY OF BALINESE TRANSMIGRANTS AND THEIR COMMUNITY FORMATION STRATEGIES IN PARIGI MOUTONG, CENTRAL SULAWESI I Ketut Gunarta; Segara, I Nyoman Yoga; Ni Kadek Apriliana; I Ketut Suparta; I Gusti Made Arya Suta Wirawan
Vidyottama Sanatana: International Journal of Hindu Science and Religious Studies Vol 10 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25078/vidyottama.v10i1.5418

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Basically, Balinese people do not have the ability to migrate because they are constrained by their communal-agrarian and religious system, which is collective, communal, and religious life, starting from dadia (family ties based on the male line), banjar adat (social institutions based on socio-culture, custom, and religion), and village custom. However, due to land constraints and natural disasters, they have migrated, relying on their farming skills to become successful farmers, as the Balinese people found in Parigi Moutong District, Sulawesi. How they settled in the Parigi region, then migrated to other region, and the strategies used in forming their communities are the central issues in this study. This study employs a qualitative approach, involving in-depth interviews, observation, and document analysis. Research findings indicate that the presence of Balinese people in Parigi was initially due to exile by the Dutch, who opened up new land for agriculture in Central Sulawesi. Over time, their success in land cultivation and their growing population led them to establish a social system similar to their life in Bali.  

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