Sangkan Paraning Research Articles

The Symbolic Meaning of Wayang as a Sangkan-Paran Culture

The theories on the life journey of eastern humans, including this nation, are dynamism, animism, polytheism and monotheism. Because of this, the culture was then called the sangkan-paran culture. This article aims to find out the symbolic meaning of wayang as a sangkan paran culture The approach to the symbolic meaning of wayang culture as a sangkan paran culture is carried out in various ways such as semiotics, meaning interpreting existing signs. Hermeneutics, interpreting the narrative. Grammar, interpreting what appears with all its coherence and consistency. Dialectics, asking the experts. References, referencing existing writings in books, journals, newspapers, brochures and the like. The results of the article, that wayang art as a sangkan-paran culture, are: 1. reminding humans of God, that God is the One who is omnipotent, 2. reminding humans of humans, that humans are servants of God's creation who are weak and have no value. anything, and 3. reminds people of goodness that goodness is His command to do, evil to be abandoned.

Instilling Multicultural Values in the Sikep Samin Community in Klopoduwur Village, Blora, Central Java

This research is descriptive and qualitative to examine Sikep Samin multicultural principles. The subjects are the Sikep Samin figure, the Sikep Samin community and the community in Klopoduwur Village. Data is collected through interviews, observation, and documentation. The data analysis process includes reduction, presentation, and verification. This study found: 1) The Sikep Samin community in Klopoduwur Village promotes human values, honesty, politeness, and openness; 2) Habituation of behavior, traditional event meetings, and the Sangkan Paraning Dumadi community instill multicultural values; and 3) Internal constraints constrain multicultural values. External limitations are the stereotypes of ordinary people who are unfamiliar with foreign cultures, producing negative stereotypes in that civilization (The Sikep Samin community).

RANCANG BANGUN TEOLOGI LOKAL SANGKAN PARAN BAGI PEWARTAAN INJIL DI PAGUYUBAN NGESTI TUNGGAL CARUBAN

The encounter between the Gospel and culture often creates tensions. Some of these tensions can be found in some issues of evangelization in the midst of Indonesia's diverse ethnicities and cultures. Local theology is both a strategy and a way out of this problem. Designing and building local theology must be connected to local cultural values. One of the local cultural values raised in this research is sangkan paran found in the Javanese community in Paguyuban Ngesti Tunggal (Pangestu). Through qualitative research methods using interviews, documents and desk research, the values of sangkan paran are explored and assessed from a biblical perspective, resulting in several findings. The findings show many points of convergence as well as points of difference between Pangestu's concept of sangkan paran and that of the Bible. All of these findings become material for the design of local theology that is actualized in the proclamation of the Gospel to the Javanese community in Pangestu Caruban.

Reading Signs On The Tiwah Ritual Of Kaharingan Adherent In Central Kalimantan: Semiotic Perspective Of Roland Barthes

This paper reviews the signs or symbols on the Tiwah ritual of the Kaharingan adherent in the Central Kalimantan region, using a concept whis was initiated by Roland Barthes. The analytical model offered by Barthes is E - R - C. In the Tiwah ritual there are a variety of signs and interesting and useful significance if studied. From the results of the discussion was found that meaning of sign on Tiwah ritual was not single and final. From the results of the analysis using the E-R-C model, in Tiwah rituals found such as the connotative meaning of tanteluh or chicken eggs Ngaju Dayak language it means sacred and serves as an antidote to evil, while when compared to Javanese example eggs are interpreted as symbol of human origin or sangkan paraning dumadi. From this two findigs shows that meaning was dynamic.

Cultural and Philosophical Meanings of Sodoran Dance

The purpose of this research is to analyze the cultural values contained in the sodoran dance. Sodoran dance is known as 'Sangkan Paraning Dumadi dance' or the dance that expresses the origin of human life on earth. The researchers seek to uncover the cultural and philosophical meaning of the dance. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach, and the data collection procedure was carried out by interview, observation, and documentation techniques. The results show that Sodoran dance has deep philosophical and religious values which are rigidly based on ancestral guidelines. The norms and customs are clearly depicted in the attributes and movement of the dance. In addition, the components of Sodoran dance such as body movement, rhythm, outfits, steps, and statues are closely entwined with the culture and philosophy of Tenggerese people.

A Semiotics Study on Siwa-Buddha Faith In Blitar East Java The Temples and Their Ornaments

Brahmaraja Triloka Pura Community as the preserver of the Siwa-Buddha faith has a valuable and important concept depicted through various symbols in its temples. This study aims to reveal the meaning of the temples and their ornaments in the area of Brahmaraja Triloka Pura Community. This study shows that there are main temples in the area, namely Siwa/Daha, Brahma/Jenggala, and Wisnu/Kediri. Then the ornaments found consisted of dragons, makaras, woman statues. Those temples and ornaments symbolize some main concepts of the teachings including Triloka Pura as the last Majapahit, worshiping and respecting ancestors in the sangkan paraning dumadi system, and the combined elements of father and mother in the Siwa-Buddha concept.

Studi Komparasi Konsep Tuhan dalam Mistisisme Jawa dan Advaita Vedanta Adi Śańkarācārya

Mysticism gives a different nuance in defining the concept of God. Because this is related to the individual experience of those who reach the mystical consciousness, awareness of God in mysticism cannot be reached by reason or empirically but through the way of the senses in mind. This article attempts to explain the concept of God in Javanese mysticism and Advaita Vedanta Adi Śańkarācārya. The method used in this research is (library research). The results of this study are 1) the concept of God in Javanese mysticism (Sangkan Paraning Dumadi) and Advaita Vedanta (Brahman as the highest and absolute reality) is monistic theism, namely understanding God as one (transcendent monotheism). 2). In the view of Javanese mysticism, the universe is sourced from God and will return to God, while in Advaita Vedanta, apart from Brahman as an absolute reality, everything else, including nature, is an illusion of Maya. 3). To achieve God's consciousness, Javanese mysticism emphasizes doing Heneng, Hening, Henong, and Catur Lampah Laku, with the spiritual path to reach Manunggaling Kawula Gusti. Whereas in Advaita Vedanta, the union between Atman and Brahman can be achieved by removing the veils of Maya and avidya (ignorance).

Konsep Sangkan Paraning Dumadi dalam Syiir Sun Ngawiti Karya Kiai Sa'dullah Majdi

The concept of sangkan paraning dumadi is always related to monotheism. In the Javanesetradition, the concept is inherent in every tradition and local wisdom, so that each individualis able to appreciate the origins of the creation of his life. One form of local wisdom is the useof syiir as a symbol. In this study, the syir that was spoken was sun ngawiti by Kiai Sa’dullahMajdi. The purpose of this study is to identify and explain the concept of sangkan paraningdumadi in the syiir. The data was obtained documentatively through a search of a numberof articles related to the syiir and the concept of sangkan paraning dumadi. It is used to findout the theoretical/epistemological concept of poetry and the study of sangkan paraningdumadi. The results of this study indicate that syiir sun ngawiti has the concept of sangkanparaning dumadi in the form of monotheism, accentuatio of manifestation as a servant, andcharity and faith in knowledge

SPATIAL PATTERNS OF ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES IN KRAPYAK DISTRICT, YOGYAKARTA

Krapyak District is one of the significant areas in Yogyakarta, crossed by thePhilosophical Axis stretching from Tugu in the North to Panggung Krapyak inthe South end. The Javanese philosophy of Sangkan Paraning Dumadi lieswithin the axis. In 2017, based on the Special Region of YogyakartaGovernor's Decree Number 108, this axis was designated as the part of thecultural heritage. As stated in the decree, the areas around the philosophicalaxis must represent the meaning of Sangkan Paraning Dumadi, both in termsof activities and spaces. Furthermore, the presence of Islamic boardingschools, also known as pesantren, helps to transform Krapyak District into asolid Islamic community. This study aims to identify the relation betweenactivity patterns and the built environment in Krapyak District. The harmonybetween activity patterns, the built environment, and the meaning of acomplex philosophical axis of Krapyak District is fascinating to investigate,especially in light of the district's environmental issues. This study used adeductive approach with a descriptive-qualitative method based on thebehavioral space system model of place-centered mapping. It is concludedthat there are three layers of activity and space, namely the religious layer,the socio-cultural layer, and the philosophical axis layer, that interact oneanother with some specific spatial patterns.

Konsep Nafsu Dalam Kontruksi Cerita Dewaruci


 Javanese society is known to be very symbolic, having an extraordinary way of meaning and conveying its moral-ethical teachings. This is inseparable from the rich combination of values ​​recorded in history that have helped shape the personality of the Javanese people. One of the most significant influences is Islam, which was brought and buried by Walisongo through a very humanist-innovative-creative process of Islamization, thus making Islam embraced without going through an expansive path that is sometimes intimidating. The media chosen was wayang with an extraordinary storyline modification so that it could bring the Javanese people lighter and entertained in understanding Islamic values. Meanwhile, Dewaruci's story is a good example of how Walisongo explained the concept of lust to ordinary Javanese people at that time. This research includes library research using descriptive analysis. The data is obtained by reviewing, tracing, documenting, describing and analyzing the required literature. The results of this study indicate that Bima's meeting with the five Bayu who were none other than himself, then was able to bring him to Dewaruci. Dewaruci itself is the personification of sangkan paraning dumadi (the place of origin of creation) which symbolizes the authenticity and purpose of life, namely Allah SWT.

Pendidikan Kristen dalam Kearifan Lokal Falsafah Jawa Upaya Membangun Iman Keluarga

Javanese philosophy as a cultural heritage has rarely been introduced and taught to the present generation. In fact, there are many Javanese philosophies regarding the nature of life that can be used as teaching materials in family Christian education. The fading of this culture makes this research conducted in order to provide a view to Christian families that Javanese philosophy can be a bridge for faith education in the family. The research method is through a qualitative approach. To describe the meaning of the four Javanese philosophies that were adopted as the core of this research discussion and their relationship to Bible truth and how they are applied in family education. The conclusion of the research is that the Javanese philosophy: Sangkan Paraning Dumadi, Urip Kui Urup, Urip Mung Mampir Ngombe, and Nrimo Ing Pandum contains the meaning of teaching in accordance with the truth of God's word. Javanese philosophy can be taught and applied in the family as a Christian education to strengthen the family's faith. But the teaching must be based on the truth of the Bible because the Bible is the source of all knowledge and wisdom.

Relationship, Structure, Values and Social Norms of Maiyah Juguran Syafa’at Community in Banyumas (Community Study)

This research is based on a phenomenon of the Maiyah community in Banyumas, it is Juguran Syafaat who conducts recitation activities of a Sinau Bareng. This community is held 9 years ago so there are many worshipers who joint in these activities and they come from various background. Then the researcher interested in conducting research entitled the relations, structure, values and social norms of the Maiyah Juguran Syafaat community in Banyumas. The purpose of this study to reveal social relations, organizational structure, and social values and norms that exist in the Juguran Syafaat Community. This study uses a qualitative research method with a qualitative descriptive approach. This research is a community study with data using interviews, participatory observation, text review and documentation in the routine activities of Sinau with Juguran Syafaat. The purpose of this research to reveal how the relationships, structures, values and social norms that exist in the jamaah maiyah (Juguran Syafaat). This type of qualitative approach, with data analysis, data reduction and data triangulation. The population of this research is the Juguran Syafaat community (activists, administrators or sedulur from other congregations). The results of the research, are the internal structure of the activist consisting the chairman and activists, while the social structure of the Jamaah Maiyah Juguran Syafaat; includes students, political officials, businessmen, artists, and others. The results of the analysis, there is no structural distinction between the congregation, are not based on their role in work or economic strata, they discussed with "lesehan bareng". Social relations, they make relations with all elements of society they meet, during their sinau activities or, their daily activities. Values and norms have always been instilled by the maiyah community in Juguran Syafaat. Intercession is a religious value of sangkan paraning dumadi. The social value of the juguran intercession community to communicate & socialize with all levels in a society. The norms that are always instilled are the customs and norms that exist in Java and Indonesia, for example, always using courtesy and respecting everyone. Keywords: Relationships, Structure, Values and Norms, Maiyah Community, Juguran Syafaat

The Accountability of Business Entity with Sadaqah Concept in the Frame of Eling Sangkan Paraning Dumadi

This research aims at formulating the concept of accountability of business entity based on Islamic spiritual values. The Islamic-spiritualist methodology is greatly needed to promote this research’s objective. The mutually integrated Physical Endeavor (IL) and Spiritual Endeavor (IB) were used to collect, reduce, analyze data and formulate the concept. Metaphor of Salah movements was used to analyze physical empirical data and spiritual empirical data. The research result shows that the accountability of business entity with sadaqah concept aims at trapping the stakeholders (humans) in spiritual consciousness by “maximizing sadaqah”, representing the spiritual accountability of business entity management. The spiritual value of love internalized in the concept of spiritual accountability may stimulate other spiritual values (such as: itsar (altruism), volunteerism, willingness, righteousness, honesty, and justice values), thus it may promote the welfare of all stakeholders (God, human, and nature) through distribution of added material (monetary and non-monetary), psychological, and spiritual values. The result of this research may be taken as the base to build sharia accounting concept and theory. In addition, this research may also stimulate stakeholders’ (human) behavior based on spiritual values, particularly spiritual value of love

SANGKAN PARANING DUMADI SUMBU FILOSOFI YOGYAKARTA: DALAM LENSA FENOMENOLOGI-HERMENEUTIKA

The Philosophy Axis of the Yogyakarta Palace reflects the human journey from a fetus, a baby, growing into a child, a teenager then an adult human being, having a family, aging and finally dying. The complete journey of human life is reflected in the philosophical expression of Sangkan Paraning Dumadi as the teachings of Islam are innalillahi wa innailaihi roji'un (QS. Al-Baqarah [2]:156). The philosophical concept of the heritage of the Javanese poets by Prince Mangkubumi is manifested in the form of the Yogyakarta Palace architecture. This article reviews the relationship of religion and culture with the Axis of Philosophy of Yogyakarta City within the framework of Javanese-Islamic typology through a phenomenology-hermeneutics of Husserlian-Heideggero-Gadamerian.

FILSAFAT ETIKA MASYARAKAT ISLAM JAWA: KONSEP BAIK DAN BURUK

This article are based on library research regarding the concept of good and bad in the perspective of Javanese Muslim thought. The aim is to revise the designation of santri, priyayi and abangan and on the other hand to understand the Javanese ethics which are thought to be relativism ethics but on one side for respect attitudes and harmony with its moral values can create prosperity and progress even in post-colonial conditions. These values and results are suitable for the world view and life of Javanese Muslims whose transcendental rational vision is symbolized by Bima reaching kawruh sangkan paraning dumadi and Semar who live always under the guidance of the Divine. The success of this vision may be similar to the time when King Mangkunegara IV achieved the progress, among other things, even though it was in post-colonial conditions but during the time it was called Kala Sumbaga, a prosperous period. Therefore it can be an alternative thought for the advancement of the present and future.

THE ASPECTS OF KASAMPURNANING URIP IN LYRICS OF INGSUN SONG BY SUJIWO TEJO

The perfection of life in Javanese society is an achievement when the personal life and God have become one. The concept is usually found in literary works that have a mystical aspect, such as a song called Ingsun by Sujiwo Tejo. For connoisseurs of the song ingsun, the song has a meaning of divinity. This study aims to describe the aspects of perfection in life contained in the lyrics of the song. The study used a qualitative method with interpretive analysis from the perspective of Javanese belief. Based on the discussion kasampurnaning urip or perfection of life in the lyrics of the song Ingsun by Sujiwo Tejo is the ultimate goal of human life. This was achieved by always being aware of two important aspects, namely sangkan paraning dumadi and manunggaling Gusti servants. Manunggaling Kawula Gusti stage is done by restoring the awareness that the place of man to lean on is only to Gusti or God in him in the form of love and affection, namely God as Ar Rahman and Ar Rahkim. With these findings, it can be concluded that humans who have attained kasampurnaning urip always nurture their love for their fellow-creatures and God.

Pemikiran Filsafat Islam Jawa Damardjati Supadjar

This article discusses the thoughts, methods, origins, and influences of Javanese Islamic philosophical thought Damardjati Supadjar. Born in Losari Village, Grabag District, Magelang Regency, March 30, 1940 died 17 February 2014 in Sleman Yogyakarta. The method of thinking is: unique, operational, and testified. The origin and influence of the philosophy of the process were greatly influenced by Whitehead, who developed himself by Damardjati Supadjar who became an (othak-athik gathuk) philosophy. Damardjati Supadjar thoughts about Javanese Islamic philosophy can be seen from the view of nature as sangkan paraning dumadi, which is about the origin and purpose of everything in the universe that comes from God and returns to Him. Humans as khalifatullah mongko ojo dumeh (forbidden from acting arbitrarily). In divinity there is sarira batara (kawula-gusti), that is, humans are only kumawula (servants) who have to melt in the leprosy (God). Then education is ngelmu iku kalakone kanthi laku behavior when the intention to get knowledge must be lived through behavior (the process of seeking knowledge). While morality is critical thinking on the basis of the teaching of acting to be a good human being.

Topeng Patih Dance: A Manifestation of the Beginning of Human Life in the Malang Mask Puppet’s World

The focus of the study in this research was the Patih Mask dance in the Malang Masked Puppet performance as the opening dance. This dance has a close relationship with space, time, and content in the structure of the show. The purpose of this study is to examine the expression of aesthetic concepts through the structure of artistic symbols in the performance of Malang Masked Puppet. This research used ethnographic methods by emphasizing structural and hermeneutic theories. The aesthetic symbols that are reflected in the unity of the show consist of the ritual concept, characterization, communication, dance moves, make-up and fashion, accompaniment music, and elements of the stage which all lead to a noble behavior. The whole unity of the elements is a symbol of ”Sangkan Paran”.
 Keywords: Symbols, beginning, Sangkan Paran, Patih Mask, Malang Mask Puppet

KONSEP TUHAN DALAM SERAT KIDUNGAN KAWEDHAR

The concept of God written in "Serat Kidungan Kawedhar" by Sunan Kalijaga is interesting enough to be studied by devotees of Javanese philosophy. Such as the concept of God written in this Serat, particularly regarding the existence of God as "Sangkan Paran" which makes this Serat needs to be reviewed and examined. There are two main problems in this study; concerning the concept of God as Sangkan Paraning Dumadi in the Serat Kidungan Kawedhar and the teachings of the concept of God in Serat Kidungan Kawedhar for todays people life. With a descriptive method, content analysis and verstehen, this research shows that God described in "Serat Kidungan Kawedhar" is called Hartati which is a form of God's manifestation within humans. While to ease the preaching of the messages, it named God by Sang Hyang Guru and Sang Hyang Hayyu. As the depiction of God "Ngadeg Pangawak Teja" which means standing upright with the light, or God is the light path for human life. This Serat is a hymn used by Sunan Kalijaga in Islamizing Java. Furthermore, it contains religious values regarding the seeking of God as a Creator and paths to be united towards God (manunggal marang Gusti). Moreover, Sunan Kalijaga also said in this Serat that humans must be able to understand themselves and their purposes of life by applying tepa slira and keep caring for God through Dhikr, because it will make people closer to God.

MAKNA RELIEF TAPAL KUDA PADA CANDI SUKUH DALAM PERSPEKTIF PENDIDIKAN AGAMA HINDU

The temple has become a monument to the civilization and pride of the Indonesian people. The pride of this monumental historical building has been proven by the government's program to renovate and reconstruct and maintain and preserve temples as historical relics throughout the country so that it becomes a historical tourism area. Sukuh Temple is found in Karangayan Regency. In this temple there are different relifs from other temples in the Middle Ages. Relif Horseshoe in Sukuh Temple is a philosophy of paraning dumadi. The Horseshoe Relif is located within the surroundings of Sukuh Temple which is a cultural preservation of historical, scientific, national and state development. Sukuh Temple has noble values ​​that must be preserved in order to strengthen the practice of increasing national dharma, strengthening national unity, and improving the welfare of society. Based on this background, the research problem can be formulated as follows: What is the shape of the Horseshoe Relif at Sukuh Temple? What is the meaning of Relief Horseshoe Hindu Religious Education Perspective? Sangkan Paraning Dumadi in the Kejawen philosophy teaches that the ultimate goal of human life is God Almighty, so that in living this life we ​​must approach the noble values ​​of God. Honest, Fair, Responsibility, Caring, Simple. In the teachings of Hindu hospitality there is a way to reach perfection, namely Moksa, by connecting and focusing one's mind to Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa called Catur Marga Yoga, Astāngga yoga, namely yama, nyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana and samadhi and samadhi The Ethics Education Values ​​contained in the Javanese dance are very paraning. Dumadi The noble values ​​of the divinity include honesty, fairness, responsibility, caring, simple, friendly, disciplined and this commitment can be found in the tembang dangganggula heritage of the ancestors who until this moment. still being echoed. The value of ethical education contained in the Horseshoe Relif is very relevant to the needs of ethical education standards for Hindus in particular, and humanity in general. Dhana or not greedy nature is very relevant to the guidelines of human morality at this time, especially to avoid the occurrence of global warming which is more due to the nature of human greed in exploiting natural resources on this earth.