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Life and Death: Journal of Eschatology
Published by Institute for Advanced Science, Social, and Sustainable Future
ISSN : -     EISSN : 3025275X     DOI : https://doi.org/10.61511/lad.v1i1.2023
Core Subject : Religion, Humanities, Social,
Religion Humanities Social Sciences
Life and Death: Journal of Eschatology focuses on multidisciplinary studies from religion, philosophy, social, psychology, literature, anthropology and other relevant fields. The research collaborates theories and facts that were attached with life and death. This journal facilitates various critical aspect of common issues in sciences for recognizing impacts and phenomena due to life and death using multi-perspective of ideas.
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The importance of the teachings of the bhagavad-gita in hindu society in Bali Arianta, I Putu Dendy
Life and Death: Journal of Eschatology Vol. 3 No. 1: (July) 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61511/lad.v3i1.2025.1578

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Background: The Bhagavad Gita is one part of the Vedas, and it is also referred to as the fifth Veda or Pancama Veda. The history of the growth of the Vedas is fundamentally known as the Veda Trayi, which consists of the Rig Veda, Sama Veda, and Yajur Veda. The Atharva Veda contains various magical mantras. Structurally, the Bhagavad Gita is more directed and serves as a compilation of the previous Vedas. This represents a step in the historical development of Hindu thought.In-depth and extensive research has proven that, as mentioned in the Puranas, the codification of the Four Vedas is the greatest achievement of Bhagawan Abiasa (Vyasa). Methods: This study employs a qualitative descriptive approach using interviews and questionnaires to explore how the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita are understood and practiced among Hindu students and communities in Bali. The data were collected from student responses and analyzed thematically. Findings: The majority of respondents acknowledge the Bhagavad Gita as a sacred scripture that plays an essential role in shaping values such as dharma (duty), karma yoga (selfless action), devotion, self-control, and emotional resilience. Respondents emphasized its relevance in daily life, particularly in building character, facing modern challenges, and fostering communal harmony. A bar chart analysis revealed that 28 out of 30 respondents stated that the Bhagavad Gita “strongly influences” their daily lives. Conclusion: The teachings of the Bhagavad Gita are not only regarded as religious doctrine but also as a comprehensive guide for ethical behavior and emotional well-being in both personal and social contexts. Its philosophical messages remain highly relevant and are deeply internalized by the Hindu community in Bali, especially among students who use its values to navigate contemporary challenges. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study highlights the lived experience of Balinese Hindu students with the Bhagavad Gita, showing how an ancient spiritual text continues to inform practical moral choices in modern society.
Corpse exposure and cosmological ecology: Ritual, space, and death in an indigenous mortuary landscape Jero, Ni Wayan Jemiwi; Lochan, Amarjiva; Surpi, Ni Kadek; Seriadi, Si Luh Nyoman
Life and Death: Journal of Eschatology Vol. 3 No. 1: (July) 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61511/lad.v3i1.2025.1952

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Background: This study explores the distinctive mepasah burial practice observed by the indigenous Trunyan community in Bali, Indonesia, in which deceased bodies are neither buried nor cremated, but instead placed openly on the ground beneath the sacred Taru Menyan tree. In contrast to the widely practiced ngaben cremation ritual of Balinese Hinduism, mepasah reflects a theo-eco-cosmological worldview in which death is regarded as a sacred process of returning the human body to the cosmic order. Methods: Employing a qualitative ethnographic approach, the study draws upon participant observation, in-depth interviews with customary leaders, and analysis of customary law texts (awig-awig). Finding: Findings indicate that mepasah serves not only as a spiritual-ecological expression but also as a subtle form of resistance against the commodification and homogenization of death rituals. The sacred landscape of Sema Wayah, where corpses naturally decompose beneath the Taru Menyan tree, is interpreted as a living deathscape that preserves ancestral harmony and embodies a localized ecological ethic. Conclusion: Utilizing the theoretical frameworks of ecological spirituality and dark green religion, this study reveals mepasah as a form of sustainable mortuary practice rooted in indigenous ecological wisdom and cultural cosmology. Novelty/Originality of this article: The originality of this article lies in its application of a theo-eco-cosmological lens to the analysis of indigenous death rites. It offers a significant contribution to the fields of postmortem body anthropology, spiritual ecology, and relational ontology, while presenting mepasah as a living heritage that bridges ancestral spirituality with ecological reverence for death.
The eschatological traces in the cult of maharsi markandeya an interpretation of samādhi at Pura Pucak Payogan, Bali Asmariani, Anak Agung Raka; Rahayu, Ni Wayan Sri; Lochan, Arhana
Life and Death: Journal of Eschatology Vol. 3 No. 1: (July) 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61511/lad.v3i1.2025.2120

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Background: This study explores the eschatological dimensions embedded in the veneration of Maharsi Markandeya at Pura Pucak Payogan Bali, particularly through the interpretation of his samādhi (spiritual absorption) as a culmination of sacred life and transcendence. The aim is to analyze how the notion of moksha (liberation) is ritualized, spatialized, and narrated through cultic practices and collective memory within Balinese Hindu communities. Previous studies on Balinese religiosity have primarily focused on ritual systems, ancestral worship, and temple networks, but little attention has been paid to eschatological interpretations of samādhi shrines as sites of spiritual transcendence. Methods: This article adopts a qualitative approach using ethnographic fieldwork, textual interpretation of Hindu philosophical sources (particularly Vedānta and Yoga Sūtra), and spatial-symbolic analysis of the temple architecture and rituals associated with Pura Pucak Payogan. Findings: The findings reveal that Maharsi Markandeya’s samādhi is perceived not merely as a memorial site but as an eschatological axis where the duality between life and death dissolves. This perception is enacted through pilgrimage practices, offerings, and narratives that position the site as a symbolic gateway to liberation. The integration of eschatological doctrine into living religious practices reflects a dynamic fusion of textual philosophy and local ontology. Conclusion: The study concludes that Pura Pucak Payogan functions as a liminal sacred space encoding the ideal of divine union, and that the cult of Maharsi Markandeya offers a living model of eschatological embodiment in the Hindu-Balinese tradition. Novelty/Originality of this article: The novelty of this study lies in its interdisciplinary interpretation of samādhi as an eschatological site and in highlighting the fusion of theological vision with ritual practice in contemporary Balinese spirituality.
Swami vivekananda’s perspective on radicalism and extremism: Tolerance, pluralism, and education as strategic solutions Widyastuti, Ni Putu; Rumbay, Christar Arstilo; Wirya, Zen Prasetya
Life and Death: Journal of Eschatology Vol. 3 No. 1: (July) 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61511/lad.v3i1.2025.2159

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Background: Radicalism and extremism have become phenomena that threaten social peace and political stability across various regions of the world. The teachings of Swami Vivekananda—a prominent Indian spiritual leader and philosopher—offer an alternative perspective for addressing these issues. In an increasingly polarized global context, Vivekananda’s thoughts on religious tolerance, pluralism, and the transformative power of education present a meaningful framework for confronting the roots of radicalization and violence. This study aims to explore Vivekananda’s views on radicalization by emphasizing the principle of ahimsa (nonviolence), appreciation of religious diversity, and education as a preventive tool against extremism.  Methods: Employing a qualitative approach, this research conducts a textual analysis of Vivekananda’s works, especially his renowned speeches, to identify core principles relevant to the problem of radicalization.  Findings: The findings reveal that Vivekananda strongly opposed all forms of radicalism and extremism, advocating instead for a deep respect for diversity, peaceful coexistence, and holistic education as a means of cultivating moral character. Conclusion: In conclusion, Vivekananda’s teachings have significant implications for both religious theory and social practice, offering a compassionate, interfaith-based approach to reducing the risk of radicalization in modern society. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study uniquely highlights Swami Vivekananda’s teachings as a humanistic and interfaith-based philosophical framework to counter radicalization through nonviolence, pluralism, and transformative education.
Baris wayang dance: Ritual meaning and community perception in balinese hinduism Satyawan, Made; Wisarja, I Ketut; Bintang, Ida Ayu Putu
Life and Death: Journal of Eschatology Vol. 3 No. 1: (July) 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61511/lad.v3i1.2025.2160

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Background: The Baris Wayang Dance is only performed at the Dalem Beads Upgrading Great Lumintang Temple. This dance is a combination of dance, karawitan , vocal, puppetry, and costume, and is only performed upon the God's vision who lived at the temple occurred. Methods: This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive-analytical approach. To obtain valid data in the field, this study used observation techniques, interviews with key informants and the community in Lumintang village, and literature studies. To analyze the above problems, religious and semiotic theories were used. Findings: The results of the study show that, the form of the Line Wayang Dance performance is composed of the structure of kawitan , pepeson , pengumbang , and pengluwuran ; performed on the basis of the God's vision who resides in the temple; danced by nine dancers while singing the purifying song, and holding puppets that represent Gods; also accompanied by traditional music, the public's perception of this dance performance is understood as a means of purifying and offering sacred offerings to God, the denotative meaning of this performance is reflecting the story of wayang and Hindu religious symbols; this dance connotatively represents the cycle of human life, a form of communication between people and the divine; and at the mythical level it is interpreted as the embodiment of the God's vision. Conclusion: Based on this phenomenon, the problems in this study can be formulated as follows, what is the form of the Baris Wayang Dance performance, what is public perception of the Baris Wayang Dance performance, what is the meaning contained in the performance from a Hindu theological perspective. Novelty/Originality of this article: The novelty of this study lies in its unique exploration of the Baris Wayang Dance as a sacred, vision-inspired ritual that integrates multiple traditional art forms to symbolize divine communication and the human life cycle within a specific Balinese temple context.

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