Ongkara Pranawa: A Study of Saivistic-Pantheism within Balinese Hinduism

Authors

  • I Wayan Suka Yasa Doctorate Program, Linguistics, Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia

Keywords:

Balinese Society, Hinduism Religion, Ongkara Pranawa, Saivistic-Pantheism

Abstract

Ongkara Pranawa is the core symbol to which the belief system of the Balinese Hindus is concentrated. This article is focused on understanding the Ongkara Pranawa in the Balinese alphabetic system. The perspective to read and understand this phenomenon is the Saivistic-pantheism by utilizing the Hindu theory and method of interpretation called smreti and tri pramana. Through the analysis, it is found that the Ongkara Pranawa is the revelation of God in the form of Balinese letter. God is understood to have the character of Eka-Aneka; He is one and plural at the same time. Willfully God takes His functional role in various figures and names. This understanding provides tolerant viewpoint in responding the variety of human religiosity.

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Published

2017-03-05

How to Cite

Yasa, I. W. S. (2017). Ongkara Pranawa: A Study of Saivistic-Pantheism within Balinese Hinduism. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Culture, 3(2), 54–65. Retrieved from https://sloap.org/journals/index.php/ijllc/article/view/204

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2: March 2017

Section

Research Articles
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