Kapanlagi.com - Pancasila is the foundation of the Indonesian state that is enshrined in the 1945 Constitution and is also the basis of the nation's ideology. Pancasila contains various values and meanings according to the life of the country's people that are important to be applied in every aspect of life. The meaning of Pancasila as the foundation of the Indonesian state needs to be understood by Indonesian citizens as a guide in governing and nation-building.
Pancasila comes from the Sanskrit language, where panca means five and sila means principles or foundations. That is why Pancasila consists of five principles arranged according to the basic philosophy of Indonesian life. At the beginning of the formation of Pancasila, it was composed by several important figures who were members of the Body for Investigating the Preparation of Indonesian Independence (BPUPKI) led by Dr. K.R.T Radjiman Wedyodiningrat.
The meaning of Pancasila as the foundation of the state is important to be understood by Indonesian citizens as it contains the goals of the state, the ideals, the nation's personality, the nation's ideology, and the philosophy of life. That is how important Pancasila is in every aspect of national life and governance, Pancasila has an absolute meaning that cannot be replaced or can be said to be absolute.
That is why it is important to understand the meaning of Pancasila as the foundation of the nation with its various functions. As for this article, it will discuss the meaning of Pancasila as the foundation of the state that is important to be understood by Indonesian citizens. For a more complete understanding, please read the following explanations about the meaning of Pancasila as the foundation of the Indonesian state, summarized from various sources.
1. The Meaning of Pancasila as the Foundation of the State
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The meaning of Pancasila as the foundation of the state is important for the Indonesian nation. The meaning of Pancasila as the foundation of the state is stated in the opening of the 1945 Constitution. In more detail, in the 1945 Constitution, Pancasila is interpreted as the foundation of the state. The opening paragraph of the 1945 Constitution states the following:
"Then, to establish a government of the Indonesian state that protects the entire Indonesian nation and all Indonesian bloodlines and to advance the public welfare, enlighten the life of the nation, and participate in implementing a world order based on independence, eternal peace, and social justice, the independence of the Indonesian nation is formulated in a constitution of the Indonesian state, which is formed in a structure of the Indonesian republic state that is sovereign to the people, based on the belief in the Almighty God, just and civilized humanity, the unity of Indonesia, and democracy guided by the wisdom of deliberation/representation, and by realizing social justice for all Indonesian people."
In this case, Pancasila has the meaning as a guide for living in society, the values of Pancasila are used as guidelines for regulations and the basis of legal norms in Indonesia. Each of the principles is closely related and underlies the other principles.
2. Function of Pancasila
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The meaning of Pancasila also has a number of functions and meanings contained within it. Among these functions are as follows:
- Pancasila as the foundation of the Indonesian state.
- Pancasila as the life view of the Indonesian nation.
- Pancasila as the personality of the Indonesian nation.
- Pancasila as the soul of the Indonesian nation.
- Pancasila as the source of all legal sources.
- Pancasila as the noble agreement of the Indonesian nation.
- Pancasila as the philosophy of life of the Indonesian nation.
- Pancasila as the ideals and goals of the Indonesian nation.
- Pancasila as the ideology of the Indonesian nation.
3. Values of Pancasila First Principle and Second Principle
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The values of Pancasila are also important to be understood and applied in every aspect of community, nation, and state life. The values of Pancasila are as follows.
Values of the first principle of Pancasila symbolized by a golden star:
- Believing in the one and only God, carrying out His commands and avoiding His prohibitions according to each person's beliefs.
- Respecting followers of other religions.
- Having tolerance among religious communities.
- Not imposing one's will on religious communities.
- Not mocking or ridiculing the beliefs of others.
Values of the second principle of Pancasila symbolized by a golden chain:
- All Indonesian people have equal rights in the eyes of the law, religion, society, and others.
- There is no distinction between races and among fellow citizens.
- The attitude of empathy and mutual assistance should be prioritized.
- Upholding the value of humanity among Indonesian people.
- Respecting the opinions of every individual.
4. The Value of Pancasila Third to Fifth Principle
As for the values of Pancasila, the third to fifth principles are presented in the following points. These Pancasila values are important to be understood by every Indonesian citizen in their national, state, and social life. Here are the important Pancasila values to be understood.
The value of Pancasila, the third principle, is symbolized by the banyan tree:
- Using the Indonesian language as a unifying language.
- Fighting for and glorifying the name of Indonesia.
- Love for the homeland of Indonesia.
- Prioritizing unity and togetherness over personal interests.
- Having a patriotic spirit wherever one is.
The value of Pancasila, the fourth principle, is symbolized by the head of a bull:
- Indonesian leaders must be wise.
- Prioritizing kinship.
- The sovereignty of the nation lies in the hands of the people.
- Policies in making decisions.
- Joint decisions must be based on deliberation to achieve consensus.
- Not imposing one's will on others.
The value of Pancasila, the fifth principle, is symbolized by rice and cotton:
- Implementing fair behavior in the economic, social, and political fields.
- Respecting the rights and obligations of every individual.
- Realizing social justice for the Indonesian nation.
- The just and prosperous goals of the Indonesian people.
- Supporting the progress and development of the Indonesian state.
That is the meaning of Pancasila as the foundation of the Indonesian state that is important to be understood by every Indonesian citizen.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.