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Jurnal Penelitian Agama Hindu
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Jurnal Penelitian Agama Hindu (E-ISSN 2579-9843) is a peer-reviewed journal published Jayapangus Press. The aim of this journal publication is to disseminate the research results that have been achieved in the area of Hindu Science and Religious Studies. Jurnal Penelitian Agama Hindu, particularly focuses on the Hindu Science and Religious Studies areas as follows: 1. Hindu Education 2. Hindu Religious Letters 3. Education For Hindu Pre-School Teacher 4. Education For Hindu Elementary Teacher 5. Hindu Theology 6. Hindu Philosophy 7. Yoga 8. Hindu Law 9. Communication and Hindu Religion Illumination 10. Hindu Cultural Tourism 11. Hindu Religion Science
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Integrasi Nilai-Nilai Ajaran Lokal Kaharingan Dalam Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Hindu Gateri, Ni Wayan; Eka, Nali; Gunawan, I Gede Dharman; Subagiasta, I Ketut; Trisnawan, Bayu
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37329/jpah.v10i1.3589

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The implementation of Hindu religious education is guided by the curriculum established by the national government. However, there are variations, particularly in Central Kalimantan Province, as Hindu religious teachers integrate Hindu religious material with local Kaharingan teachings as a means of practicing their religion in their daily lives. This is necessary due to the diversity of traditions within the Hindu archipelago, thus minimizing factors that cause conflict and disintegration. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the relevance and potential for integrating local Kaharingan values ​​into the Hindu religious education curriculum. It also aims to explore the values ​​of local Kaharingan wisdom in Hindu Religious Education learning. The method used in this study is a qualitative method, conducted through in-depth exploration at the research location. The results of this study show that the local Kaharingan teaching values ​​integrated into Hindu religious education learning include 1) Lime Sarahan teaching values ​​on the Panca Sradha topic. 2) Hindu Kaharingan ceremony values ​​on the Panca Yadnya topic, 3) Kandayu and Tandak teaching values ​​on the Dharma Gita topic, and 4) Pandehen teaching values ​​on the Dharma Wacana topic. The method of integrating local Kaharingan teaching values ​​in Hindu religious education learning uses practical methods, assignment methods, and methods that can be directly understood by students. It can be concluded that local Kaharingan teaching values ​​can be integrated into Hindu Religious Education learning. With the integration of local Kaharingan values ​​in Hindu religious education learning, not only can it increase students' sradha bhakti and justification of faith, but students can also practice and implement Kaharingan teachings in everyday life in society.
Tradisi Membuatan Sandung Pada Umat Hindu Kaharingan Dayak Ngaju Sihung, Sihung; Dharmawan, I Gusti Agung
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37329/jpah.v10i1.4118

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Sandung is a distinctive structure in the Hindu Kaharingan tradition of the Dayak Ngaju community, serving as a repository for the bones of deceased family members following the tiwah ceremony. This tradition continues to exist today and reflects both cultural identity and religious belief. The purpose of this study is to describe the meaning, functions, and values embodied in the construction of sandung, while also examining how the tradition is maintained amidst social change. The research employed a qualitative descriptive method using both primary and secondary data sources. Primary data were obtained through in-depth interviews with six key informants and discussions with community members knowledgeable about the tradition, while secondary data were collected from documentation and related studies. Data collection involved observation, interviews, and documentation with customary leaders, community figures, and Hindu Kaharingan practitioners. The findings indicate that the construction of sandung requires specific skills, adherence to customary norms, and deep spiritual understanding. Beyond its role as a bone repository, sandung embodies profound social and religious meanings: it represents filial responsibility toward deceased parents, gratitude and respect for ancestors, and a medium for maintaining harmony between the living and the dead. The study concludes that the sandung tradition plays a vital role in strengthening the cultural identity of the Dayak Ngaju community, preserving the spiritual values of Hindu Kaharingan, and is believed to bring prosperity to surviving family members. Therefore, the continuity of this tradition requires collective support from society and younger generations to ensure its preservation.
Strategi Implementasi Pendidikan Budi Pekerti Hindu Berbasis Kearifan Lokal di Desa Adat Kerobokan, Buleleng Oktaviana, Duwi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37329/jpah.v10i1.4403

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Global cultural disruption and hedonistic lifestyles are triggering the moral degradation of the younger generation, necessitating a revitalization of the role of traditional institutions as bastions of values. This study aims to describe the community-based Hindu character education strategy in the Kerobokan Traditional Village, Buleleng, and analyze the process of internalizing these values ​​in the digital era. Applying qualitative methods with a descriptive-analytical approach, data collection was conducted through participatory observation of pasraman (traditional market) activities and ceremonies, in-depth interviews with village leaders (prajuru) and youth, and a documentary study of customary law (awig-awig). The results indicate that the implementation of character education takes place within an adaptive sociocultural ecosystem: the community functions as a More Knowledgeable Other, providing scaffolding through the Ngayah tradition; the implementation of anti-drug regulations (Pararem) as a critical cultural action to break the culture of silence, and the use of the Nyekar ritual as a participatory medium that instills egalitarian values. It concludes that the traditional village has successfully transformed from merely a guardian of tradition into an effective non-formal educational institution that balances physical rituals and communication technology. This study provides a scientific contribution in the form of a local wisdom-based pedagogical model that integrates the perspectives of social psychology, critical pedagogy, and media theory to strengthen national cultural identity. 
Sakralitas Digital Hindu Bali Translokasi Ruang Suci ke Media Sosial Putra, Anggara Putu Dharma
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37329/jpah.v10i1.4481

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Digital transformation has blurred the boundaries between the sacred and the profane, positioning social media not merely as a means of communication but also as a new arena for religious expression. In the context of Balinese Hinduism, the translocation of sacred spaces onto digital timelines raises questions about how sacredness is produced, perceived, and renegotiated within the digital ecology. This study aims to examine the phenomenon of uploaded sacredness by emphasizing the dynamics of visual representation, authority, and online community validation. This research employs a qualitative approach through digital ethnography and visual anthropology. Data were collected through online observation, documentation of 120 posts on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube (2022–2024), as well as semi-structured interviews with 20 key informants, including priests, content creators, and Hindu practitioners. Data analysis was conducted inductively through visual coding, digital discourse analysis, and ethnographic interpretation. The study reveals four main findings. First, sacred spaces are aesthetically represented through photos, videos, and poetic captions that extend religious experiences into the virtual sphere. Second, the emergence of hybrid rituals marks the convergence of offline ritual practices and online content production. Third, religious authority shifts into the digital realm, producing dynamics of post-traditional religiosity in which young priests and content creators become authoritative figures. Fourth, community validation through likes, comments, and reshares constitutes the legitimacy of digital sacredness, although often accompanied by tensions between sanctity and commodification. The study demonstrates that sacredness does not disappear in its translocation to social media but is re-mediated through visual aesthetics, community participation, and platform logics. This research contributes to the study of religion, visual culture, and digital anthropology by asserting that uploaded sacredness is a hybrid religious phenomenon that is both global and local, while also enriching theoretical frameworks on religious mediation in the era of digital disruption.
Studi Simbolisme Nama Dalam Agama Dan Identitas Budaya Pada Masyarakat Bali Dan Lombok Barat Yudha Triguna, Ida Bagus Gde; Sugiharta, I Putu Suweka Oka; Aryaningsih, Dewi Rahayu
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37329/jpah.v10i1.4713

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A name is not merely a personal label; it represents a complex symbol encompassing social identity, power relations, spiritual significance, and cultural unification. This article explores the role of names in Hindu communities in Bali and West Lombok through four key lenses: as markers of individual and social identity, as instruments for sustaining traditional hierarchies, as symbols of religious meaning and spiritual protection, and as representations of identity in the digital age. Utilizing a symbolic-cultural and interdisciplinary approach, the study demonstrates how names serve both cognitive and performative functions-shaping identity, reinforcing authority, and mediating between the seen (sekala) and unseen (niskala) dimensions of life. In the last decade, digital transformation has introduced new layers of meaning, as names increasingly operate as online identities through social media, localized scripts in domain names, and digital administrative platforms. Despite these changes, symbolic and spiritual meanings remain robust, supported by processes of cultural adaptation and innovation. The article concludes that the cultural significance of names in Bali and West Lombok reflects an ongoing negotiation between tradition and modernity, emphasizing the importance of symbolic interpretation and culturally grounded digital practices for heritage preservation.
Cognition Recovery Method Sebagai Pendekatan Hermeneutika Berbasis Lontar Dalam Meluruskan Miskonsepsi Yajña Oka Widana, Anak Agung Gde; Yundari, Anak Agung Istri Dalem Hana; Andini, Ni Komang Sukra; Anom, Desak Nyoman Diah Setyawati
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37329/jpah.v10i1.4759

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The practice of yajña in the era of technological dominance has entered a critical period due to the rise of the phenomenon of the Religion Misconception Pandemic which causes yajña practitioners to fail to understand the meaning and only focus on quantity. Therefore, the Cognition Recovery Method is important to be realized through a renewable innovative method based on literature to create an innovative and relevant method in overcoming the Religion Misconception Pandemic when performing yajña. The data analysis techniques are (1) analyzing the referred lontar, (2) tracing the Religion Misperception Pandemic regarding the hermeneutics of yajña in the referred lontar, (3) developing a Cognition Recovery Method to correct yajña misconceptions, and (4) presenting the findings in a structured manner. The results of the study indicate that the lontar-based Cognition Recovery Method is quite effective in correcting yajña misconceptions through efforts; (1) Cognition Recovery Method Pro Kayika, in the form of introducing ritual sanctions, curative efforts, and behavioral control, (2) Cognition Recovery Method Pro Wacika, in the form of controlling aspects of speech and ritual sanctions, and (3) Cognition Recovery Method Pro Manacika, in the form of controlling thoughts. These efforts contribute to enriching the number of renewable methods and can be used in science by including meaningful analysis based on literary studies as a legacy of local wisdom. These efforts play a role in understanding in depth what, how, and why yajña is obligatory for Hindus to carry out.
Relevansi Tata Susila dan Pendidikan Karakter dalam Teks Yakṣa Praśna Ariasa Giri, I Made
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37329/jpah.v10i1.4797

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Character education is widely developed through universal and secular approaches, but noble values can also be drawn from local and religious sources, including teachings from sacred Hindu texts such as the Yakṣa Praśna. Scientific studies linking ethics in Hinduism with national character education are still limited. Therefore, it is important to conduct research that delves into the relevance of moral teachings in Yakṣa Praśna as a source of character education values. The purpose of this research is to understand and describe the values of Hindu ethics relevant to character education, sourced from the Yakṣa Praśna text. This research applies the library research method with a descriptive qualitative approach, referring to the primary data source, namely the Yakṣa Praśna text. The data analysis techniques used in this study are: (1) analyzing the Yakṣa Praśna text, (2) linking moral values with character education, and (3) interpreting the relevance of Hindu moral values in the Yakṣa Praśna to the formation of student character in the modern era. (4) Presenting the findings in a systematic thematic description. The research findings indicate that the Yakṣa Praśna text contains values of religiosity, responsibility, peacefulness, and discipline that align with the principles of character education. These values can serve as a guide for students in forming an ethical and noble personality.
Rekonversi Umat Kristen ke Agama Hindu Kaharingan di Kabupaten Pulang Pisau, Kalimantan Tengah Gepu, Wayan; Edung, Tardi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37329/jpah.v10i1.4828

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The shift in the belief system from Christianity to Hinduism actually created a form of consciousness, from individuals who believed in the new faith, then returned to the original teachings. This aspect can be read as a turning point for the occurrence of reconversion in Pulau Pisau Regency. The purpose of this research is to discover the conceptual schema and empirical findings regarding liturgical practices that were initially distracted by the emergence of a new belief (Christianity), then redefined and reconverted to the original teachings (Hindu Kaharingan). This research uses a qualitative method, within a case study approach. The case study (research on the Hindu Kaharingan social-religious community) attempts to investigate a specific case in a specific location. Empirical findings on conversion can be distinguished into 3 factors. First, the main factor leading to a return to the original teachings is self-stimulation or being stimulated by one's own personal will. This can be seen from the imperfect understanding of the new religious system (Christianity), compared to the original religion (Hindu Kaharingan). The second cause is that religious reconversion is caused by amalgamation (mixed marriages). The process of religious reconversion, in its aspect of amalgamation, involves inner changes that occur in Christian communities transitioning to Hindu Kaharingan in Pulang Pisau Regency. Marriage plays an important role in the reconversion process in this area because it involves both endogenous and exogenous origins. The third background is that the reconversion process can be traced back to the legitimacy of the Hindu Kaharingan religion, which is called pandudusan. The ceremony for the return of the righteous person uses 1 coconut, 1 egg, 1 lilis lamiang flower, undus/oil, a bowl of water, tampung tawar, a bowl from the pond, and a knife. In conclusion, religious reconversion involves the accumulation of religious-based authority and the sociological factors of the individual.
Analisis Ajaran Tattwa Dalam Kakawin Nirartha Prakṛta: Pendekatan Hermeneutika Gadamerian Windya, Ida Made; Marselinawati, Putu Sri
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37329/jpah.v10i1.4856

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This study examines the tattwa structure in the Kakawin Nirartha Prakṛta through a philosophical hermeneutic approach to reveal its theological, metaphysical, and practical significance within Hindu thought. Hermeneutic readings of this kakawin remain limited, leaving its doctrinal depth insufficiently explored. This research aims to identify the conceptual structure of tattwa, interpret its key metaphysical formulations, and assess their relevance for contemporary Hindu spiritual praxis. The study employs Gadamerian hermeneutics through structured procedures: establishing the authoritative text, selecting and interpreting essential verses, engaging the horizons of text, tradition, and interpreter, and formulating renewed understanding through the fusion of horizons. Data sources include the Poerbatjaraka edition of the kakawin, interviews with sulinggih representing the living tradition, and secondary literature on tattwa philosophy and Hindu theology. Findings show that the kakawin articulates a coherent tattwa system consisting of four interconnected dimensions: an ontological framework based on the duality of Puruṣa–Prakṛti; an epistemological model rooted in triloka and the hierarchy of subtle and gross elements; an ethical orientation emphasizing sensory discipline and the regulation of rāga; and a soteriological vision that conceptualizes liberation as self-recognition of one’s essential nature. The study concludes that the tattwa teachings of the kakawin remain highly relevant for Hindu spiritual practice, particularly in strengthening inner discipline, cosmological awareness, and reflective ritual engagement. The research contributes to the development of Nusantara tattwa studies and affirms the methodological significance of hermeneutics for interpreting classical Hindu texts.
Analisis Nilai Etis dan Kesadaran Spiritual dalam Ritual Mendem Panca Dhatu di Desa Adat Delod Tukad Panji Tresna, I Gusti Ngurah Agung; Sudiana, I Gusti Ngurah; Donder, I Ketut
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37329/jpah.v10i1.4887

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The mendem panca dhatu ritual is a sacred practice of Balinese Hindus performed in the context of constructing and purifying holy sites. This ritual affirms the Balinese cosmological worldview that emphasizes harmony between humans, nature, and the divine through reverence for natural elements as instruments of spiritual purification and symbols of cosmic interconnectedness. However, amid modernization and the shifting values of religiosity, the meaning of this ritual tends to be simplified, potentially neglecting the profound ethical and spiritual dimensions embedded within it. This condition calls for an in-depth study to reveal the substantive meaning of the ritual as an expression of religious consciousness and as a value system that sustains the social, moral, and ecological life of Balinese society sustainably. This study aims to examine the ethical and spiritual values within the mendem panca dhatu ritual in Desa Adat Delod Tukad by employing the concepts of shuddha-bhava (inner purity) and cinmaya-bhava (spiritual awareness) as its main analytical framework. The research applies a qualitative method with an ethnographic approach. Informants were selected purposively, involving traditional leaders, priests, and community ritual practitioners. Data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and literature review of lontar manuscripts, religious texts, and previous studies. Data validation was conducted through source triangulation, methodological triangulation, and member checking to ensure the credibility of the findings. The results indicate that the ethical values of the ritual function as moral guidance and social legitimacy that strengthen communal solidarity. Spiritually, the ritual emphasizes human connectedness with the transcendent through disciplined purity, self-control, and collective awareness in maintaining sacred spaces. The synergy of ethics, spirituality, and cultural identity in this ritual underscores its relevance to the preservation of religious traditions, the formation of social morality, and the maintenance of cosmic harmony within Balinese Hindu society.