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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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RESHAPING DHARMA EDUCATION IN THE DIGITAL AGE: HINDU PEDAGOGY AND MORAL TRANSFORMATION IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY Kadek Aria Prima Dewi PF
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON HINDU CULTURE Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025)
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This paper explores how Hindu pedagogy—rooted in dharmic values and holistic learning—adapts to the challenges and opportunities of the digital age. With rapid technological advancement reshaping human interaction, education must balance innovation and morality. Drawing from classical Hindu scriptures, contemporary educational theory, and ethnographic observations in Bali, this study examines the integration of digital platforms in religious and moral education. The findings reveal that Hindu pedagogy in the digital era promotes moral resilience, ethical awareness, and spiritual literacy through creative, inclusive, and reflective use of technology. It concludes that the digital transformation of dharma education represents not a loss of sacredness but a renewal of its social and spiritual mission.
MYTHIC MEMORY AND RITUAL PRACTICE: READING BALINESE HINDU LITERATURE AS LIVING THEOLOGY I Wayan Mandra
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON HINDU CULTURE Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025)
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Balinese Hindu literature embodies a living theology where myth and ritual intersect as continuous acts of remembrance. Rather than static mythic texts, Balinese Hindu literature serves as a dynamic field in which theological principles are narrated, embodied, and performed. This study explores how selected Balinese texts—such as Kakawin Arjunawiwaha, Geguritan Dharma Prawerti, and Kidung Wargasari—function as vehicles of mythic memory that sustain ritual practice and spiritual identity. Through qualitative literary and ethnographic analysis, the paper demonstrates that these works preserve myth not merely as narrative heritage but as a sacred performative discourse that shapes the religious consciousness of Balinese society. The findings affirm that Hindu literature in Bali is a living theology: a poetic body where divine principles, ritual gestures, and ethical transformation converge.
NARRATING THE DIVINE: LITERARY EXPRESSIONS OF HINDU FAITH IN BALINESE ORAL TRADITIONS I Made Putra Aryana
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON HINDU CULTURE Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025)
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This article explores the intersections between faith, narrative, and aesthetics in Balinese oral literature as a living expression of Hindu theology. Rooted in the island’s syncretic spiritual landscape, oral traditions such as kidung, geguritan, kakawin, and satua function not only as artistic works but also as vehicles for transmitting sacred values, cosmological order, and theological insight. By analyzing their structure, performance, and communal function, this study reveals how Balinese Hindu narratives preserve, reinterpret, and embody the divine through voice and story. Drawing on ethnographic insights and literary hermeneutics, the article argues that Balinese oral traditions constitute a narrative theology that sustains Hindu religiosity in the rhythm of everyday life.
PURIFYING THOUGHT, WORD, AND DEED: APPLYING TRI KAYA PARISUDHA TO ECOLOGICAL ETHICS IN POST-FLOOD BALI I Nyoman Alit Supandi
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON HINDU CULTURE Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025)
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Recent floods across several regions of Bali—such as Denpasar, Gianyar, and Tabanan—have revealed deep ecological imbalance caused by unrestrained urbanization, deforestation, and waste mismanagement. Beyond their material destruction, these disasters signify a rupture between bhuana alit (the microcosm of human life) and bhuana agung (the macrocosm of the cosmos). This paper explores how the Hindu ethical doctrine of Tri Kaya Parisudha—the purity of thought (manacika), speech (wacika), and action (kayika)—can serve as a framework for ecological ethics and moral restoration in post-flood Bali. Using qualitative interpretive methods grounded in textual analysis and cultural observation, the study argues that reactivating Tri Kaya Parisudha fosters ecological awareness, collective responsibility, and spiritual resilience. The moral purification of individuals is inseparable from the healing of nature; hence, the path to environmental harmony must begin with ethical transformation rooted in dharma.
HINDU INDIGENOUS HEALING: BAHARAGU CEREMONY AND ITS EFFECT ON DIARRHEA TREATMENT I Gusti Agung Ayu Kartika; Ni Made Sinar Sari; Mida
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON HINDU CULTURE Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025)
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Diarrhoea is a prevalent condition that may result in dehydration and severe complications if not managed. The Dayak Meratus community in Kamawakan Village, following Hindu Kaharingan customs, possesses a distinctive traditional healing technique called the Baharagu ceremony. This traditional rite combines herbal medication and spiritual purification as a comprehensive method for addressing diarrhoea and other ailments. This study seeks to delineate the execution of the Baharagu ritual, ascertain the taboos that patients are required to observe, and evaluate its effects on patient health. This study utilises a qualitative descriptive methodology through ethnographic techniques. Data collection was conducted via comprehensive interviews with balian (traditional healers), community leaders, and patients, alongside participatory observation and documentation. Data analysis was performed employing reduction, classification, and interpretation methodologies. The results demonstrate that the Baharagu ceremony comprises multiple phases, including preparation, ritual performance, and conclusion. The preparation phase entails the compilation of offerings, including ringgitan, traditional cakes, flowers, and musical instruments. Patients additionally adhere to particular dietary and behavioural limitations prior to the ritual. The essence of the ceremony transpires at night, during which the balian recites mantras, administers pelungsur (herbal medicine), and conducts a purification rite. Post-ceremony limitations, like remaining indoors and refraining from interaction with strangers, are essential for facilitating recuperation. The Baharagu ceremony has demonstrated efficacy in addressing diarrhoea among the community. This ceremony promotes social unity and strengthens traditional cultural values. This study concludes that the Baharagu ceremony is a significant cultural heritage that amalgamates conventional medicine with holistic therapy. The results provide a basis for the possible establishment of community-oriented healthcare initiatives.
A Multifaceted Mosaic: The Folk Culture of Northeast India Naba Gopal Roy
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON HINDU CULTURE Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025)
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The folk culture of North-East India, comprising eight states and over 200 ethnic groups, is a treasure trove of traditions, beliefs, and artistic expressions that deserves our attention. Emerging from the region's rich ethnic identities and stunning natural landscape, this culture thrives in its music, dance, festivals, oral traditions, crafts, and spirituality. Celebrations like Assam's Bihu, Nagaland's Hornbill Festival, and Mizoram's Cheraw Dance not only highlight the communal spirit but also underscore a deep connection to the environment. Oral narratives, such as the Abotani myths and Meitei folklore, are vital for preserving our history and heritage. Yet, we face critical challenges, including modernization, migration, and globalization, which threaten to erode these invaluable traditions. This paper delves into the socio-cultural significance of North-East India’s folk culture, the challenges it encounters, and effective strategies for its preservation, including community engagement, education, and sustainable tourism initiatives. By actively safeguarding this cultural wealth, we honour our past while ensuring its relevance in crafting a sustainable and inclusive future for generations to come. It is imperative that we recognize and support these efforts now, so we can keep this unique cultural tapestry alive and vibrant.
Sri Aurobindo: The Synthesis of Sanskrit and Spiritual Life Subhrajit Sen
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON HINDU CULTURE Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025)
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Sri Aurobindo (1872–1950), one of the greatest philosophers, poets, and spiritual leaders of modern India, holds a unique position in the revival of India’s ancient heritage. Although he is often remembered for his philosophy of Integral Yoga and his political leadership during India’s freedom struggle, his contributions to Sanskrit studies are equally remarkable. Sri Aurobindo approached Sanskrit not merely as a classical or liturgical language, but as a living repository of India’s spiritual and intellectual culture. His deep engagement with Sanskrit texts—particularly the Vedas, Upanishads, and epic literature —transformed modern interpretations of these works and presented a new paradigm for understanding ancient Indian wisdom. Sri Aurobindo's approach was both philological and spiritual. His most fundamental contribution was his reinterpretation of the Vedas, especially through his landmark work The Secret of the Veda. His educational philosophy emphasized integrating Sanskrit studies with yoga, psychology, and science, anticipating a holistic model of learning that remains relevant today. His contribution to Sanskrit studies transcends mere linguistic scholarship; it represents a spiritual renaissance of Indian thought. Through his reinterpretation of the Vedas, Upanishads, and classical texts, he restored the philosophical and experiential unity underlying Sanskrit literature. His vision combined philology, philosophy, and mysticism, offering a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern consciousness. Sri Aurobindo was not only world-famous for composing philosophical treatises, but he also composed original poetry and scholarly texts in the Sanskrit language. Those works later inspired the freedom fighters of India. In essence, Sri Aurobindo not only revived Sanskrit studies but redefined their purpose —to serve as a means of awakening the divine potential in humanity.
PRACTICES OF CULTURE HINDUISAM TRADITION Pramuja singh
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON HINDU CULTURE Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)
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Culture of hinduisam encompasses a vast array of beliefs and practices, as well as culture of hinduisam Tradition, and literature. To attempt to condense all of these elements into a reading unit of only a few thousand words would be to undermine Culture of hinduisam's primary strength—its diversity of beliefs and practises. Culture of hinduisam began basically as a system of laws or guidelines to support people in living a disciplined life. These rules promote the value of self-realization through meditation, fulfilling commitments, and moral values. It is not just the teachings of one particular individual or divinity. The worship of several deities, each of whom represents a different moral principle, natural force, or quality, makes it polytheistic in fact. In this article, principles, beliefs and practices of Culture of hinduisam Tradition has been discussed.
SCRIPTURE, STORY, AND SPIRITUALITY: INTERPRETING HINDU TEXTS THROUGH LITERARY LENSES I Wayan Artayasa
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON HINDU CULTURE Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)
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This study explores the intersection of scripture, narrative, and spirituality in Hindu literary traditions through a hermeneutic literary lens. By examining the Vedas, Itihāsa, and Purāṇas, it argues that Hindu scriptures are not merely doctrinal texts but narrative theologies that use story as a medium of revelation. Through poetic symbolism, metaphor, and mythic imagination, Hindu texts communicate ethical insight and spiritual truth accessible to both scholars and devotees. Using qualitative hermeneutic analysis, the study interprets how narrative structures embody dharma, how myth functions as a vehicle for theological reflection, and how the act of reading itself becomes a form of sādhanā (spiritual practice). The findings reveal that Hindu literature integrates rational exposition with imaginative revelation, transforming scripture into a living dialogue between divinity, language, and human consciousness.
LIVING HERITAGE: CONTINUITY AND INNOVATION IN LOCAL RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS I Ketut Gunarta
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON HINDU CULTURE Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)
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Local religious traditions represent a form of living heritage in which ritual, belief, and communal memory interact to shape cultural identity across generations. Despite the pressures of globalization, technological advancement, and shifting social dynamics, many local traditions continue to thrive through flexible adaptation and creative reinterpretation. This study explores the continuity and innovation embedded within local religious practices, with particular attention to how communities negotiate sacred authority, cultural authenticity, and contemporary relevance. Through a qualitative approach that integrates ethnographic observation, textual interpretation, and interviews with ritual practitioners, this research demonstrates that local traditions are neither static nor threatened, but dynamically sustained through community participation and situational transformation. The findings reveal that innovation does not diminish sacred values; rather, it revitalizes ritual meaning and strengthens collective identity. As living heritage, local religious traditions provide a resilient framework for spiritual expression, cultural cohesion, and intergenerational knowledge transmission in the modern era.

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