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International Journal on Hindu Culture
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The International Journal on Hindu Culture is a scholarly publication dedicated to advancing conceptual and research-based studies in Hindu Science and Religious Studies. This journal provides an academic platform for discussions on Hindu theology, philosophy, health and medicine culture, yoga, language, arts, Vedic traditions, and the syncretism of Hindu and Buddhist cultures. It aims to disseminate original research and critical insights that contribute to the development and preservation of Hindu cultural heritage in contemporary and global contexts.
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VEDIC AND PHILOSOPHY Dr. Ranjan Chakravarty
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON HINDU CULTURE Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024)
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Vedic and Philosophy is a treasure house of different philosophical & religious sects. Following different faiths, the hunduism have been living together with human civilitation for around three thousand years. Though there were philosophical dissentions & religious conflicts, these seldom escalated into a large scale pogroms or massacres of innocent lives. The paper is a modest endeavour to highlight those foundations, which have always established human civilitation among various philosophical and religious sects.
HINDU BALINESE PHILOSOPHY AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE Sri Putri Purnamawati
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON HINDU CULTURE Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024)
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This paper considers the implications for education of a reworked ancient Hindu balinese ethics and politics of flourishing (particularly as found in Hindu balinese Philosophy), where ‘flourishing’ comprises the objective actualisation of our intellectual, imaginative and affective potential. A brief outline of the main features of an ethics of flourishing and its potential attractions as an ethical framework is followed by a consideration of the ethical, aesthetic and political requirements of such a framework for the theory and practice of education, indicating the ways in which my approach differs from other recent work in the field. Hindu balinese Philosophy but are in turn especially well-served by the teaching and deployment of Hindu balinese Philosophy itself.
A STUDY OF CHANGES IN TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE OF BUILDINGS ALONG THE BATUR CALDERA, KINTAMANI, BANGLI REGENCY Cokorda Putra; AAA Made Cahaya Wardani
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON HINDU CULTURE Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024)
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A building as a place of activity will reflect the daily activities of its residents. These patterned daily activities reflect the community's lifestyle. Further, the community’s lifestyle reflects the values existing in the community. Lifestyle changes have made most people look for ways to gain comfort in living in the buildings. Changes in the value of traditional Balinese architecture in Kintamani tourism facilities and what are the implications when there is a decrease in the value of traditional Balinese architecture. This research aims to identify and describe changes in the function and form of traditional Balinese architectural buildings in the Kintamani area. The method used in this study was qualitative method and the research approach was descriptive exploration. A field survey was conducted at the tourist facility buildings in Kintamani at this time. Next, a comparison was made of several buildings that had been obtained to see what changes had occurred. Data collection applied a purposive sampling method in which the collected data were selected with a specific purpose. The tourism building functioning as a restaurant in the Kintamani tourist area has undergone various changes from a traditional shape to a building with a modern facade. This change can be seen in facade details from the traditional shape and the composition of the building's forming elements has also changed. Tourism buildings have elements of modern facade formation but traditional values are within them, namely the extension of the roof ridge, and the building as a symbol. These traditional elements are not quite visible directly but in the building area, there is a sacred place that has traditional ornaments and has its meaning in a building.
THE BṚHAD BHAGAVATĀMṚTA AND SANĀTANA GOSVĀMIN: A GREAT VAISNAVA SCHOLAR OF BENGAL Dipankar Karmakar
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON HINDU CULTURE Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024)
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Vaiṣṇavism as a religious cult, was not very new in Bengal. It existed in some form or other long before the advent of Śri Caitanya. It was current in Bengal in medieval times and was patronized by the Vaiṣṇavite Brahmans of East Bengal and Lakshman Sen. Sri Sanātana Gosvāmin, a direct disciple of Sri Caitanya and one of the six founders of Bengal Vaisnavism. He enriched Vaisnavism with his luminous thoughts and provided it with an abiding social foundation through his own holy life. Caitanyaism, as it is known today, is principally the creation of Sanatana, Rūpa, Jiva and their disciple Kṛṣṇadāsa Kaviraja. Sanātana was principally an ascetic devotee, his contribution to the interpretation of scriptures and the formulation of Vaisnava theology is of primary importance. Sanātana was undoubtedly a man of profound scholarship and great literary talents and a spiritually illumined soul who, through his life-long labour, enriched Vaiṣṇava devotional literature and laid the theological foundation of the sect. Who is the original Bhakta? and what is Bhakti? These things are elaborated in a very spiritual way in Sanātana's Bṛhad-Bhagavatamṛta. This paper illuminates the thoughts of Sanātana and his work Bṛhad-Bhagavatamṛta.
MYTHOLOGY IN INCREASING DEMOGRAPHIC BONUS GOLDEN GENERATION 2045 IN BALI I Made Adi Surya Pradnya
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON HINDU CULTURE Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024)
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Indonesia reached its peak 100 years ago, which is in 2045. Supporting a developed country is a demographic bonus for the younger generation in 2030. Indonesia is expected to have quality human resources, making it a developed country with a productive golden generation. Compared to other countries, such as Japan and Germany, which are experiencing a population crisis, this affects the country's stability, which involves economic strength, politics, and national resilience. One of the causes of the demographic bonus is that Indonesian culture has oral and written mythologies that provide messages and meanings for the community, namely the folk tales of Men Brayut and Jaratkaru, which are very popular in Bali. This mythology teaches the importance of marriage and having offspring to maintain the country's stability, economy, and family. Men Brayut is a mother who has 18 children. She was initially a yaksa, but she became a mother who loved her children very much after getting the gift. This illustrates that a Balinese woman is productive and fertile, so it is expected that Balinese women become mothers who give birth to many children, at least four named people (Wayan, Made, Nyoman, and Ketut). Jaratkaru was an ascetic; after gaining magic, Jaratkaru saw that his parents were in hell because Jaratkaru did not marry. Therefore, Jaratkaru apologized, married, and freed his parents from hell. This mythology teaches the young generation of Bali that after adulthood, they must marry and have offspring to continue the traditions of Balinese customs and culture.
DADAP (ERYTHRINA SUMBUBRANS) AS HINDU ETHNOMEDICINE FROM LONTAR USADHA TARU PRAMANA Ni Ketut Sinarsih; Mery Ambarnuari; I Gusti Agung Ayu Kartika
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON HINDU CULTURE Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024)
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Dadap (Erythrina sumbubrans), a plant native to Bali, has been one of the foundations of Balinese ethnomedicine and Hindu ceremonies for centuries. delves into the multifaceted role of Dadap in traditional healing practices and its cultural significance within Hinduism. The plant is characterized by its expansive green, heart-shaped leaves and vibrant red flowers, which are highly valued for their medicinal and spiritual properties. In Hindu ceremonies, Dadap is respected as "kayu sakti," a sacred wood believed to possess magical powers. Its leaves are used in various rituals, including the Pitra Yadnya and Dewa Yadnya ceremonies, where they serve as guiding woods to ensure the deceased find a favorable path to Brahman. The plant`s bioactivity and phytochemical composition have been extensively studied, revealing its potential as an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antipyretic, and antimalarial agent. The Usada Taru Pramana Lontar, a traditional Balinese healing text, provides detailed information on the medicinal uses of Dadap. The text describes how the plant's leaves, bark, and roots can be used to treat various ailments, including fever, internal bleeding, and digestive disorders. Scientific studies have validated these traditional uses, demonstrating the efficacy of Dadap extracts in reducing body heat and alleviating pain. This article aims to contribute to the preservation of Balinese cultural heritage by examining the empirical and scientific evidence supporting the medicinal and spiritual significance of Dadap. It highlights the potential for modernizing traditional medicine practices in Bali, while also emphasizing the importance of understanding the phytochemical properties of the plant to ensure safe and effective use.
THE EXISTENCE OF CORPSE TRANSFER TO PEMAU IN THE CREMATION CEREMONY PROCESS IN SANDING TRADITIONAL VILLAGE, TAMPAKSIRING DISTRICT, GIANYAR REGENCY Ni Gusti Ayu Agung Nerawati; I Made Restu Artama
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON HINDU CULTURE Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024)
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The cremation ceremony (ngaben) is a life cycle tradition of humanity that has existed and been passed down for generations. Over time, it has become a cultural identity perceived as sacred, containing processes and rituals imbued with philosophical meaning, believed to influence the journey of the afterlife. Along with the advancements in the industrial technology era, this ceremony or tradition has begun to experience the influence of the industrial world. This is evident in the emergence of crematorium practitioners, leading to the diminishing mysticism and sacred values within the ceremony. Modern society, faced with economic and family demands, tends to view religious ceremonies as commonplace, shifting the perception of the cremation ceremony to a more practical and flexible one due to the demands of globalization. Based on this background, the researchers aim to address several key issues: 1) How is the process of corpse transfer to pemau conducted in the cremation ceremony in Sanding Traditional Village? 2)What philosophical meanings are embedded in the process of corpse transfer to pemau in the cremation ceremony in Sanding Traditional Village? 3) What are the positive and negative impacts of the industrial globalization era on the tradition of corpse transfer to pemau in the cremation ceremony in Sanding Traditional Village?
FROM WEAPONS TO VEHICLES: THE TRANSFORMATION OF TUMPEK LANDEP RITUAL AS DEVOTION TO SANG HYANG PASUPATI IN CONTEMPORARY BALINESE HINDU PRACTICES Ni Made Ayuni Candra Widayanti
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON HINDU CULTURE Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025)
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Tumpek Landep, a sacred day in the Balinese Hindu ritual calendar, is a day of devotion to Sang Hyang Pasupati, the divine manifestation of Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa as the source of spiritual energy and empowerment for all sharp and technological tools. Historically, Tumpek Landep was centered on sacred heirlooms made of iron and metal, such as kris and spears, which were understood as instruments channeling divine energy. Over time, the ritual has transformed, particularly in modern Bali, where the blessings now extend to vehicles and machinery. This article examines this theological and cultural transformation in Karangasem, Bali, showing how devotion to Sang Hyang Pasupati continues to underlie the ritual even as its material expressions evolve. Employing qualitative descriptive methods, this study integrates observation, interviews with priests and community members, and analysis of textual and oral sources. Findings reveal that Tumpek Landep remains a ritual of purification (melaspas) and empowerment (ngurip) through which Balinese Hindus reaffirm their relationship with Sang Hyang Pasupati, expressing gratitude and devotion for divine energy that animates both traditional and modern tools.
THE AESTHETIC OF DHARMA: LITERARY PATHWAYS TO VIRTUE IN HINDU TEXTUAL TRADITIONS I Wayan Artayasa
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON HINDU CULTURE Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025)
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This study examines the aesthetic embodiment of dharma—the moral and cosmic law—in Hindu literary traditions. It explores how classical and vernacular texts such as the Ramayana, Mahabharata, Kakawin Arjunawiwaha, and Geguritan Dharma Prawerti articulate ethical and spiritual ideals through poetic beauty. Hindu literature is not merely a cultural artifact but a moral pedagogy that teaches virtue (śīla) through aesthetic experience. By employing hermeneutic and qualitative textual analysis, this paper demonstrates that aesthetic expression in Hindu literature transforms philosophical doctrines into lived moral consciousness. The study reveals that the literary presentation of dharma functions as a transformative pathway toward virtue, emotional refinement, and spiritual liberation (moksha).
CULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AND SACRED LANGUAGE: BALINESE VERNACULAR IN THE CONTEXT OF HINDU MODERNITY A.A. Diah Indrayani
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON HINDU CULTURE Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025)
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This study explores the intricate interplay between sacred language, ritual adaptation, and cultural transformation within the Balinese Hindu tradition, focusing particularly on the expression of linguistic devotion through vernacular Balinese in contemporary Karangasem. The research is grounded in qualitative ethnography, combining participant observation, semi-structured interviews with ritual specialists (pemangku and serati banten), and textual analysis of lontar manuscripts and oral traditions. Findings indicate that the Balinese vernacular (basa Bali) continues to serve as a potent medium for sacred communication and moral education, even as global modernity reshapes modes of religious expression. Ritual speech forms such as mantra, sesontengan, and tutur dresta—while once transmitted solely through oral lineages—are now being recontextualized through digital recording, social media, and educational institutions. This linguistic shift demonstrates not a dilution of sanctity, but rather a strategic re-articulation of sacred meanings within evolving communicative environments. The study argues that this ongoing transformation embodies the Balinese philosophical principle of desa kala patra, which legitimizes contextual adaptation without abandoning theological integrity. Sacred language thus becomes a living continuum—simultaneously ancient and modern, textual and digital, local and global. Through this lens, linguistic devotion emerges as a vital force sustaining spiritual identity, reaffirming that Balinese Hinduism negotiates modernity not by resisting change, but by re-sacralizing it. Ultimately, the research highlights that vernacular sacredness functions as both a form of cultural resilience and a spiritual pedagogy, nurturing continuity between generations while preserving the metaphysical essence of Balinese cosmology. The case of Karangasem reveals that in the heart of modernization, basa Bali remains the soul of ritual communication—bridging divine order (tattwa) and human expression (karya).

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