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The Meaning of Pancasila According to Experts and the Meaning of Symbols in Each Principle

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Kapanlagi.com - The meaning of Pancasila is very important for every citizen of Indonesia. Pancasila as the foundation of the state is a final agreement widely accepted by the Indonesian society. The founding fathers have agreed on it as a noble agreement and the embodiment of the aspirations of the entire Indonesian people.

In addition to the meaning of Pancasila, you also need to understand the meaning conveyed by the experts. They are thinkers who then provide explanations about Pancasila to make it easier to be accepted by the wider community.

Pancasila is also the source of the national basic law. This means that all regulations in Indonesia originate from there. Therefore, you also need to understand the meaning of Pancasila through each symbol within it through the following explanation.

1. The Etymological Meaning of Pancasila

Etymologically, Pancasila comes from the Sanskrit language, where panca means five and sila means foundation. Therefore, the meaning of Pancasila is five foundations. In addition, sila can also be interpreted as the rules that underlie a person's behavior.

Pancasila becomes the basis for the behavior or actions of the Indonesian nation in accordance with customs, morals, or etiquette. According to information from Liputan6, the term Pancasila is found in the book Negarakertagama written by Empu Prapanca and the book Sutasoma written by Empu Tantular.

Aside from meaning "five stone pillars" (in Sanskrit), Pancasila in the book Sutasoma also means the implementation of the five Kesusilaan. Furthermore, the term Pancasila was adopted by Soekarno when formulating the foundation of the Indonesian state after independence.

 

2. The Meaning of Pancasila According to Experts

In addition to the etymological meaning that has been explained above, you also need to know the meaning of Pancasila according to experts in order to understand its deeper meaning. According to information from Bola.com, here is the meaning of Pancasila according to Ir. Soekarno, Muhammad Yamin, and other figures that you need to know.

- According to Ir. Soekarno

The meaning of Pancasila according to Ir. Soekarno is the soul of the Indonesian nation that has been buried silently for centuries by Western culture. Thus, Pancasila is not only a state philosophy, but also broader, namely the philosophy of the Indonesian nation.

- According to Muhammad Yamin

According to Muhammad Yamin, Pancasila comes from the word 'panca' which means five and 'sila' which means pillar, top, foundation, or important and good behavior rules. Thus, Pancasila is the five foundations that contain guidelines or rules about important and good behavior.

- According to Ruslan Abdul Ghani

According to Ruslan Abdul Ghani, Pancasila is defined as a state philosophy created to be a collective ideology for the welfare of the Indonesian people and nation.

- According to Notonegoro

The meaning of Pancasila is the foundation of the state philosophy and ideology that is expected to become the life view of the Indonesian nation as the basis of unity, symbol of unity, and as the defense of the Indonesian people and state.

- According to Prof. Dr. Nurcholish Majid

Prof. Dr. Nurcholish Majid interprets Pancasila as a capital to realize Indonesian democracy. Pancasila provides the foundation and fundamental prerequisites for Indonesian democracy and political order. Pancasila contributes several important aspects.

3. Meaning of 5 Pancasila Symbols

Not only the meaning of Pancasila, the meaning of the five symbols within it is also important for you to understand as Indonesian citizens.

1. Meaning of the Golden Star Emblem

The golden star emblem on the first principle of Pancasila has the meaning of a light, which is radiated by God Almighty to human beings. The black background on the golden star emblem depicts the color of nature, the blessings from God that become the source of everything on this earth.

2. Meaning of the Golden Chain

The second principle which states "Just and civilized humanity" has a golden chain emblem. The links in the symbol are in the shape of squares and circles that interconnect.

The square-shaped links represent males, while the circular links represent females. Then, the interconnecting links symbolize the reciprocal relationship between human beings, both males and females.

3. Meaning of the Banyan Tree

The banyan tree is a symbol of the third principle which states "Indonesian Unity". The symbol of the banyan tree with its roots reaching down signifies a place of shelter.

Pancasila, as the foundation of the state, can be likened to a place of shelter for the Indonesian people. It is a place to seek refuge and feel safe. The banyan tree also has strong roots, symbolizing the unity of the Indonesian people.

Meanwhile, the branches of the banyan tree represent the diverse ethnicities, lineages, and religions in Indonesia. Despite their differences, the Indonesian people remain united as one nation under the symbol of Pancasila.

4. Meaning of the Bull's Head

The fourth principle, "Democracy guided by the inner wisdom in deliberation among representatives", is represented by the symbol of a bull's head. The bull is interpreted as a social animal that likes to gather and form groups. When bulls gather, they become stronger and more difficult to be attacked by enemies.

The symbol of the bull's head can be seen as a representation of the Indonesian culture, which enjoys gathering, discussing, and reaching consensus. The head of a bull is a metaphor for humans in making decisions, which must be done firmly.

5. The Meaning of Rice and Cotton

The fifth principle which reads "Social justice for all the people of Indonesia" has the symbols of rice and cotton. Rice and cotton symbolize the two basic needs of humans in order to survive.

So, that is the explanation of the meaning of Pancasila along with the explanation of the five symbols of the principles within it.

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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