The Perspective of Leadership Values in Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa
The Perspective of Leadership Values in Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa
The Perspective of Leadership Values in Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa
VALUES
IN GEGURITAN RĀMA PURAṆA
ABSTRACT
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Keywords: leadership, Ramayana, Literacy, Geguritan
Rāma Puraṇa
INTRODUCTION
Bali as an island with an unlimited source of literacy
makes every age, every person, and every period can be used
as a source of guidance in life. Sources of literacy in Bali can
come from ancestral sayings, heroic stories, epics, legends,
and lontar, furthermore, there are many sources of literacy
that guide Balinese people to carry out the life cycle from
ancient times to the present. One of the great literary works
owned by the Balinese people, namely the Ramayana epic,
is a source of literacy about life values, religious values,
morality, and the values of leadership teachings. Everything
is very well summarized in the story or epic of the
Ramayana. Not only for the people in Bali, but the
Ramayana epic has also inspired many people, especially the
people of Indonesia and even the world.
The value of leadership is one of the important life
skills values for everyone to have. Especially in the stretch
of modernization, the value of leadership becomes an
integral part of one of the conditions for success in the
future. This leadership is not only about leading other
people, large numbers of people, or organizations, but what
is more important is how a person can lead himself to be able
to become a human being with a better quality of life than
the previous days.
Leaders in the digital era, as is happening today, are
faced with new challenges that require more qualified skills.
Advances in information technology have contributed to
new changes in the world of leadership. Skills in seeing,
obtaining, managing, and spreading news in the digital
world are new skills that must be mastered by a leader. As a
large nation and increasingly taken into account in the
international arena, Indonesia has many challenges that must
be resolved. Developing Indonesia means building the
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mentality of its people so that the idea of a mental revolution
is born and sparked by the government as a massive
movement. For the process of major change, the old model
of leadership must also be developed and adaptive to the
changes and demands of the times. With the young
generation in Indonesia growing so rapidly, the leadership
style that emerges must also adjust its rhythm and pattern.
Modern leadership theory is closely related to
science and art, to be able to influence and move others
(Hutahaean, 2021). That way, trust, obedience, concern, and
willingness emerge so that the tasks and goals of an
organization can run effectively and efficiently. This
condition will create an ideal pattern of leadership. Modern
leadership does not only work alone but also involves
followers or those they lead. Leaders and followers are
actively involved so that the same goals are achieved. So all
elements participate actively so that friendship is established
and all goals can be achieved more easily. Modern
leadership can be interpreted as a mentoring process, to
influence and move followers based on tasks and aspects
according to the conditions dreamed of (Suciartini, 2019).
The value of leadership has been passed down since
the kingdom era. Many previous great leaders have set an
example in terms of leadership that is still representative to
be used as a guide in leading. These values can be interpreted
by mixing and matching with the context of leadership in the
current era. Hindu history provides many examples of
leadership, for example during the Hindu kingdom in
Indonesia, leading figures emerged, such as King Erlangga,
Sanjaya, Ratu Sima, Sri Aji Jayabhaya, Jayakatwang,
Kertanegara, Hayam Wuruk, Gajah Mada, and many others.
In the modern era, Hindu leaders emerged, such as Mahatma
Gandhi, Svami Vivekānanda, Ramakrishna, and so on, who
could serve as role models and role models. (Purna, 2018).
In essence, Balinese culture is imbued with Hinduism which
has a core teaching called Sanatana Dharma, namely eternal
and eternal truth, which includes Satyam, Siwam, and
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Sundaram. Suparyanto and Rosad (2015, 2020). Ramayana
as a major literary work presents many exemplary values,
especially those related to aspects of leadership. One form
of division of the Ramayana is reflected in the Geguritan
Rāma Puraṇa.
The formulation of the problem in this study is how
are the leadership values in the Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa
related to the context of modern-era leadership? The purpose
of this study is to describe and analyze the leadership values
in the Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa when it is related to the
context of modern-era leadership.
METHOD
This research was designed using qualitative
descriptive research (Arikunto, 2010). Qualitative
descriptive research is research whose essence is to collect
information about an existing symptom, namely according
to the circumstances at the time the research was conducted.
The method of collecting data in this study is using the
documentation method by reading the Geguritan Rāma
Puraṇa and analyzing the parts of the work that contain
leadership values. This part of the text or narrative in
Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa is the source of data with the object
it examines, which is related to the leadership values
contained in it. Furthermore, data processing is carried out
and analyzed descriptively by explaining, describing and
comparing the information obtained with established
theories and concepts and previous research results to enrich
the discussion of research results (triangulation).
DISCUSSION
Ramayana as a major literary work presents many
exemplary values, especially those related to aspects of
leadership. One form of division of the Ramayana is
reflected in the Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa. This manuscript is
written on palm leaves with a total of 96 sheets. This lontar
was recorded as coming from Puri Kawan, Buleleng. In
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Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa, the assertive affiliative leadership
model is carried out by Dewa Indra. Apart from being the
leader of the gods, Indra is also described as controlling the
creatures on earth. In running his government, Indra was
accompanied by Bhagawan Wrĕspati.
In general Hindu concepts and Balinese human
beliefs, heaven is above the earth. All creatures that live on
earth must submit to the orders and powers of heaven. It is
believed that the inhabitants of heaven are always merciful
to the inhabitants of the earth who are full of imperfections.
When the earth experiences tribulation, heavenly officials
will intervene to improve the situation. In general, earthlings
cannot see the existence of heaven. On the other hand, the
inhabitants of heaven can freely monitor the whereabouts of
the earth from all sides. Through this assertive affiliative
leadership model, a close relationship is established between
the inhabitants of heaven and the inhabitants of the earth,
represented by the monkey community in Guā Kiskĕnda.
Even though heaven is filled with pictures of the
beauty that seem limitless and is inhabited by noble figures,
under certain conditions the inhabitants of heaven are also
described as yearning for help from the inhabitants of the
earth. Of course, the inhabitants of the earth in question are
selected figures who have undergone a process of maturing
mentally and psychologically so that they become wiser
individuals. As mentioned in the Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa,
heaven was disrupted by the actions of a giant named Mahisa
Śūra and his soldiers, whose supernatural powers were even
difficult to be matched by the gods. Dewa Indra, as the leader
of heaven, did not feel that he had lost his pride. Third, he
hoped for help from the monkey king, Bali Sugriwa. On the
other hand, the Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa text describes it as
the duty of earthlings who have received the blessings of
heaven to return the favor. On the other hand, the authority
of heaven and its inhabitants are completely unharmed. The
author of Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa is truly adept at diverting
the reader's attention from the debate about whether or not
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the gods inhabit heaven are worthy or not when they are
unable to conquer Mahisa Śūra and his warriors. The poet
focuses on other things, namely cooperation to realize the
true truth. In such efforts, there is no longer a sense of
rivalry. Even efforts to uphold true truth must be free from
the shackles of ego, about who is worthy of being a hero or
not. The author of Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa is truly adept at
diverting the reader's attention from the debate about
whether or not the gods are worthy of inhabiting heaven
when they are unable to conquer Mahisa Śūra and his
warriors. The poet focuses on other things, namely
cooperation to realize the true truth. In such efforts, there is
no longer a sense of rivalry. Even efforts to uphold true truth
must be free from the shackles of ego, about who is worthy
of being a hero or not. The author of Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa
is truly adept at diverting the reader's attention from the
debate about whether or not the gods are worthy of
inhabiting heaven when they are unable to conquer Mahisa
Śūra and his warriors. The poet focuses on other things,
namely cooperation to realize the true truth. In such efforts,
there is no longer a sense of rivalry. Even efforts to uphold
true truth must be free from the shackles of ego, about who
is worthy of being a hero or not. In such efforts, there is no
longer a sense of rivalry. Even efforts to uphold true truth
must be free from the shackles of ego, about who is worthy
of being a hero or not. In such efforts, there is no longer a
sense of rivalry. Even efforts to uphold true truth must be
free from the shackles of ego, about who is worthy of being
a hero or not.
The description of the harmonious relationship
between the inhabitants of heaven and the monkey kingdom
in the Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa shows an ideal model for the
relationship between leaders and subordinates. The leader at
first glance appears to be the most superior and prominent
figure in his group. Besides, the leader also enjoys income
or facilities that are not obtained by ordinary members.
Generally, leaders get special respect from their
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subordinates. Beyond all these privileges, a leader must also
be self-aware and may not act arbitrarily. A leader who
understands the science of leadership must understand that
the honorable position he occupies cannot be separated from
the role of his subordinates. A leader is not an all-knowing
or all-rounder.
In modern organizations, the most dominant
problems that occur are caused by disharmony in the
relationship between leaders and their subordinates. This
disharmony can be caused by the attitude of leaders who are
unfair and arbitrary towards their subordinates or the lack of
morality in treating their leaders. Whatever the cause, such
a thing makes the work of the organization ineffective.
Meanwhile, in ancient texts such as the Geguritan Rāma
Puraṇa, the maturity of the attitude that underlies the
relationship between the leader and his subordinates has
been mapped very carefully. The harmony that occurs in it
is not based solely on pretense or for the sake of pragmatic
gain but originates from the deepest conscience. Because in
organizations that understand the importance of the maturity
of the relationship between leaders and their subordinates,
Its members are also aware that their welfare in the
organization is greatly affected by it. When there is a conflict
between superiors and subordinates, all members of the
organization will be affected. In an organization that upholds
harmonious relations between leaders and subordinates,
there will be no chaos. Because every member of the
organization is willing to sacrifice for the betterment of the
organization. Likewise, if there are internal or external
troublemakers, all members of the organization will be
considered a common enemy. As a result, all members of the
organization will exert all their strength to conquer these
enemies. The following describes the perspective analysis of
leadership values in the Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa,
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The Value of Leadership in Coping Organized Crime as
an Organizational Threat
Sulaiman (2004:43) stated that in organizations in
general, chaotic conditions are generally characterized by
turbulence which leads to instability and randomness. The
author of Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa very intelligently
describes the relationship pattern between leaders and
subordinates starting from the chaos that occurred in heaven.
Of course, the relationship would be too blurry to describe
when compared to the picture of peace. In this chaotic
condition, efforts arose to deal with a common enemy with
a closer degree of cooperation. The intended beat in chaos
shows a comparison between ideal conditions and chaos
itself. By focusing attention on ideals that show ideal
conditions, all parties in the organization can strive
optimally to achieve the desired state. Meanwhile, if there
are no real threats within the organization, then it has the
opportunity to hinder the development of the organization.
Those parts of the organization which is in a steady state are
in danger of being fettered by laziness which hinders
progress. The comparison between the ideal conditions and
the obstacles experienced by heaven is reflected in
Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa 1a-1b: For those parts of the
organization which is in a steady state are in danger of being
fettered by laziness which hinders progress. The comparison
between the ideal conditions and the obstacles experienced
by heaven is reflected in Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa 1a-1b: For
those parts of the organization which is in a steady state are
in danger of being fettered by laziness which hinders
progress. The comparison between the ideal conditions and
the obstacles experienced by heaven is reflected in
Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa 1a-1b:
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Kakepungan ring musuh rākṣasa rusuh
Wadwaning Mahisa Śūra
Ring Los Mantaka Nāgari
Sada sring ngguragada
Maring swarga ring taman ngusak-asik
Kraṇa Sanghyang Indra parum
Miwah watĕk dewata
Dhanghyang Wrĕspati manggala mangayun
Sanghyang Indra Mangandika
Singgih Dhangyang Wrĕspati
Puniki I Miṣa Sūra
Sakarangkung guragada mariki
Sawadwane rangkung rusuh
Nyadya ngrusakang Swargga
Yan tan siddha I rākṣasa gati tumpur
Tan wangde swarggane rusak
Satata kausak-asik
Translation:
It's long if all is told, the happiness of people who are
compassionate to each other. It is said that in heaven,
Bhaṭāra Indra was harassed by an evil giant who was a
warrior of the giant king who came from Los Mantaka
Nāgari. Again often wreaking havoc in heaven is like ruining
a garden. This caused the god Indra to lead a meeting that
was attended by all the gods. Dewa Indra said in front of
Dhanghyang Wrĕspati. “Duhai Dhanghyang Wrĕspati, my
great Guru. As you know about the crimes of Puniki I Miṣa
Sūra. Been messing around here so many times. Leaders and
subordinates are equally evil. Willing to destroy heaven. If
the giants cannot be exterminated then heaven will be
damaged because of frequent attacks”.
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simple confusion can be in the form of instability that does
not cause too much organizational turmoil such as small
misunderstandings that can be resolved quickly and
completely. While complex chaos is a protracted instability
that is difficult to overcome and causes serious impacts such
as casualties. In Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa it is narrated about
the complex and serious chaos that has led to crime. In such
a state of chaos, it is very obvious that the individual is the
cause of the chaos. Based on sociological studies, such
disturbances are known as criminal organizations. The band
of criminals as commanded by I Miṣa Sūra deliberately
spread terror and fear to shake up established social
organizations. For members of the organization, the
existence of organized crime certainly causes a reduction in
trust in leaders, therefore a leader must be able to restore the
trust of his people with concrete actions. In general, in
organizations, the greatest impact of organized crime
disturbances is of course felt by the common people. In
addition, crimes that have been committed with a strong
structure will certainly last a long time so that the disruption
caused to the organization does not last in a short time.
Interestingly, in the Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa, the impact of
organized crime is even greater for the higher social strata
which are symbolized by heaven. Conversely, the lower
class represented by the monkeys did not even feel the real
impact of the crime. This implies that tackling organized
crime disturbances is not only the task of individuals who
are in power circles. Even people who are not directly in the
circle of power should also try to maintain the stability of the
organization. It must also be acknowledged that the chaos
that threatens the organization causes all parties within it to
be moved to sit together and see the existence of the
organization as a whole. Previously obscure problems or
weaknesses can become apparent through such moments. It's
just that every member of the organization must have the
sensitivity to identify problems that arise in the organization,
no matter how small. This is because organizations that are
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used to taking problems for granted and tend to feel fine are
actually in a very dangerous position.
The eradication of organized crime that
overshadows the organization must involve all parties.
Organized crime is supported by many ideas so if only a few
people handle it, it becomes very risky. In such conditions,
the organization must take advantage of its communal side
to unite opinions. Deliberation in an organization requires
honesty. People who experience difficulties must express
their incompetence openly so that other members of the
organization can think about it together. Likewise, all
members of the organization who have problem-solving
ideas must be given the right to speak without regard to their
background or social status. Of course, this idea will be
criticized by other members of the organization. As in the
Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa there is a section that talks about
the possible risks that will be faced when visiting the hideout
of I Miṣa Sūra as described in the Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa
1b-2a:
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Translation:
If attacked into hiding is very risky because the place is very
isolated. Who would be able to enter Slos Mantaka Gunung,
a very dark and steep cave? That's something to consider and
watch out for now. After thought steadily. Immediately said
Bhagawān Wrĕspati. "If you think about it properly. There
is little hope in seeking help to attack. If that's the case, I
Miṣa Sūra's supernatural powers don't seem too difficult to
overcome."
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members have diverse expertise. Generally, every
organization aspires to have members who have the potential
to meet every organizational need so that they are not tied to
the help of other organizations. An organization that can
meet its own needs independently has the opportunity to
become a superpower organization and cannot be intervened
by other organizations. Even so, organizations that have the
potential of complete members so that they can live
independently are very difficult to find. The mapping of
potential subordinates is read in Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa 2a-
3a: An organization that can meet its own needs
independently has the opportunity to become a superpower
organization and cannot be intervened by other
organizations. Even so, organizations that have the potential
of complete members so that they can live independently are
very difficult to find. The mapping of potential subordinates
is read in Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa 2a-3a: An organization
that can meet its own needs independently has the
opportunity to become a superpower organization and
cannot be intervened by other organizations. Even so,
organizations that have the potential of complete members
so that they can live independently are very difficult to find.
The mapping of potential subordinates is read in Geguritan
Rāma Puraṇa 2a-3a:
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Mawasta Kapii Krĕda
Talĕr tritis Paśupati
Śaktimanta nala nila
Patang siki prasiddha mantri lĕwih
Ngrĕreh manca punggawāgung
Manca mantri punika
Cacakane sami yan kocap ingetung
Ne sampun ngadĕg punggawa
Kawilang asiya kti
Paimbuhe patang lakṣa
Patang tali sekĕt lan patang siki
Punika ne mawasta agung
Samia kpāṇḍita sakiwala
I Krĕda putraning ratu kraṇa wadwa
Tan petungan
Waluya abyas pasih
Translation:
That is the existence of monkeys whose supernatural powers
are very well established. Two brothers who get along are
named Bali Sugriwa. The two of them became monkey kings
in Guā Kiskĕnda with a large number of subjects. The Patih
was named Hanuman with white color as the incarnation of
Paśupati and Putra Sanghyang Bayu. His main acolytes
numbered forty-one led by Kapii Krĕda who was also an
incarnation of Paśupati. Likewise with Nala Nila's
supernatural powers. Forty-one is also the number of main
special officials, with five coordinators called Manca
Mantri. That's how much it counts. While those who have
occupied the position of ordinary leader number nine
thousand. An additional forty thousand. Four hundred and
fifty plus forty-one. That is what is called the prime number.
All have a primary character. II Krĕda was the son of a king
who had as many troops as the sand in the ocean.
Leaders must know the reasons why their members
have talent or potential in certain fields. Based on knowledge
about why an individual has potential talents and potential
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in their field, the leader can appreciate the process and the
hard struggle behind it. In addition, a leader can also provide
appropriate assistance for developing the potential of
members. The leader's broad insight is stated in Geguritan
Rāma Puraṇa 3a:
Translation:
King Subali Sugriwa became very powerful because of his
success in doing spiritual asceticism (tapa). Even King
Ravana became afraid because he had been defeated. Had
done spiritual exercises by soaking in the four oceans in the
past. Not just anyone dared to visit the main king named
Bali. If Sang Bali has agreed to attack our enemy now. The
evil Mahiṣa Śūra will certainly be vanquished. All the giants
in Slos Mantaka will become extinct if they have the guts to
fight. Because the existence of the monkey army is very
large and powerful.
Mapping the potential of subordinates should not be
done subjectively. For example, a leader only extols the
potential possessed by people who have a relationship with
him for certain interests. Mapping the potential of
organizational members must be carried out transparently to
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map the strengths and weaknesses of an organization. If the
calculation is based on subjectivity, it is vulnerable to
making the organization powerless when facing serious
problems. Likewise, the transparency of a leader in mapping
the potentials of its members can strengthen a sense of
justice. This sense of justice then makes every member who
has the potential to sacrifice and work hard in the
organization when needed.
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Sanghyang Indra mamatūtang
Pamangune Bhagawān Wrĕspati
Reh wiku pinaka guru
Manggala witning naya
Rikang swarggan tumuli madabdab
Praya pamarggane benyjang
Mara ring Kiskĕnda puri
Translation:
Dewa Indra confirmed Bhagawān Wrĕspati's opinion
because the priest was a teacher. Because all excellence
comes from wisdom. Now the inhabitants of heaven have
prepared everything needed for the next day's journey to
Kiskĕnda castle
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Sakatahing widyadara
Apsara gandharwwā ngiring
Tan kacarita ring margga
Glising crita nincap Kiskĕnda nuli
Sang wanāra raja sampun
Mamyaṛsa tatarang
Ring rawuhe Hyang Indra kraṇa
Manatayang panambrama
Nuli mdal saking puri
Lan sakweh para punggawa
Arṣa mapag nuli raris mamargi
Tan asuwe nuli cunduk
Hyang Indra duk ring margga
Miwah sakeh para dewatāgung-agung
Manggala sapta pāṇḍita
Śri Bhagawān Wrĕhaspati
Hyang Indra nuli katuran
Mapararyyan ngungsi ring taman sari
Glising crita nuli rawuh
Ring taman aśri ngraras
Nuli sami padha matata malungguh
Hyang Indra sāmpun katuran
Wasuh pada toya suci
Translation:
When the sun had just risen, Dewa Indra departed from his
residence accompanied by Bhagawan Wrĕhaspati. The
retinue of gods floated in the sky. What an authoritative
radiance of the clothes worn and able to amaze everyone
who saw it. Countless widyadara and gandharwā
accompanied him. Not being told on the way, the group of
the gods is said to have arrived at Kiskĕnda. The monkey
king had seen the entourage of Dewa Indra heading to his
residence, therefore he swiftly prepared for the welcoming
ceremony. The monkey king and his welcoming troop soon
came out of his residence. Also accompanied by prominent
officials who intend to welcome on foot. It didn't take long
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for the two groups to finally meet. Dewa Indra was greeted
while still on the road along with the entourage of the main
gods. Also accompanied by one of the main figures of the
seven noble priests namely Śri Bhagawān Wrĕhaspati. Lord
Indra was then invited to rest in the palace garden. Soon the
god Indra arrived at a beautiful garden which very impressed
him. Everyone there provided courteous service. Lord Indra
also received an offering of holy water to wash his feet.
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Tatan linggih kabinawa
Apaosan watĕk dewata sami
Widyadara bagus-bagus
Apaosan wanāra
Punggawane Bali Sugriwa sang prabhu
Madampyak pada masila
Ngajĕng Sanghyang Surapati
Sang rāja Bali Sugriwa
Manyambrama ature rūm amanis
Singgih śri dewata prabhu
Langkung sadya kaula
Tĕmbe mangke Hyang Indra mariki turun
Sāmpun waluya ring swarggan
Raṣaning Kiskĕnda purī
Punapi wentĕn swakāryya
Nggih Hyang Indramacacingak mariki
Sweccā ngakṣa tata gunung
Kawula prawanāra
Sampurayang bangĕt bejol turing sigug
Durung polih tatularan
Ring tata kramaning bcik
Translation:
It appears a reflection of the main authority. Chat with all
the gods, like the Widyadaras who have the same handsome
looks as the monkeys. The officials who were subordinates
to Raja Bali and Sugriwa sat in an orderly manner facing
Dewa Indra. Raja Bali and Sugriwa greeted them with sweet
words. “O noble King of Gods, your people are very well
prepared. This is the first time Your Majesty has deigned to
come to our residence. That's what makes Kiskĕnda's
atmosphere no different from heaven. Is there anything we
can do? Because Your Majesty has deigned to come here to
observe the state of nature and all the people. Please
understand the situation of the monkeys who do not know
the manners of acting or speaking. Because they haven't
gotten a touch about the rules of decency.
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Generally, individuals who feel they are not in the
circle of power will be reluctant to act for the betterment of
the organization. There is a tendency when the opposition
groups often create problems that disturb the peace of the
organization. If such a situation is protracted then the decline
and even destruction of the organization is a certainty. A
leader should act quickly to reassure their members that all
people in the organization have equal rights and obligations.
Such belief is certainly not only sufficiently raised by words,
but by real actions. Organizational members who feel
protected and get justice will be willing to sacrifice for the
progress of the organization, even without being asked.
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Salwaring guṇa kawĕngku
Jaya śatru ri jagat
Tan capala pramada ring sarwwa ayu
Rahayuning sarwwa jagat
Punika bapa kapengin
Nyadya ngidih pitulungan
Singgih bapa tan mari kosak-asik
Antuk I rākṣasa rusuh
Madan Mahiṣa Śūra
Slos Mantaka unggwane ring goa pĕngung
Wadwane liyu nyarambah
Para cidra liwat rungsing
Sang kapirāja nyawurang
Meṣa Śūra kawula sāmpun uning
Sawyakti karangkung rusuh
Ngarusak tata krama
Singgih sāmpun Hyang Indra rahat sungsut
Kawula sang ngĕmnanggulang
Praya mamagut ring jurit
Malih pidan pikayunan
Singgih kawula wantah pisarat ngiring
Matanding ring detya rusuh
Nadya ratri rahinā
Dhaynghyang Wrĕhaspati nyambatang masaur
Durusang dewa durusang
Mamitulung ring kasyasih
Wireh I dewa kanugrahā
Ring Hyang Brahma gagaṇan lĕwih
Śakti phalaning tapane dumun
Patūte sadanayang
Anggen ngawabhuwang pakerthine ayu
Ngrusak rĕrĕgĕding jagat
Pastine matambĕh lĕwih
Kawibhawan kasubhagan
Ping kalihe yen sāmpun siddha māti
I Miṣa Śūra puniku
I dewa kaganjaran
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Widyadari soroh manca kanya ayu
Mawasta Sang Dewi Tara
Maka ganjaran kang molih
Translation:
Now God Indra appears as if in the form of a true gift.
Everyone who witnessed it hoped to imitate His virtues.
Dewa Indra replied gently, "O my son Maharaja, I have
come here. Because I want to witness directly the state of my
son who has succeeded in becoming powerful. All kinds of
abilities are mastered so that they can subdue the enemies in
the world. Do not underestimate all forms of truth for the
welfare of the whole world. That's what I want. Now God
Indra appears as if in the form of a true gift. Everyone who
witnessed it hoped to imitate His virtues. Dewa Indra replied
gently, "O my son Maharaja, I have come here. Because I
want to witness directly the state of my son who has
succeeded in becoming powerful. All kinds of abilities are
mastered so that they can subdue the enemies in the world.
Do not underestimate all forms of truth for the welfare of the
whole world. That's what I want. I mean asking for help
because of being confused by the evil giant named Mahiṣa
Śūra who is wreaking havoc. Slos Mantaka, the name of the
place where he lives, is a steep cave. The number of his
followers is very large with evil characters. The monkey
king replied, "Servant Meṣa Śūra already knows, his nature
is that he likes to cause disturbances that destroy the moral
order. Now, don't be too sad, let me take care of it by facing
him in battle. Whenever my Lord wishes, Servant prepares
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to carry out to fight against the evil giant. Both day and
night. Dhanghyang Wrĕhaspati replied, "Carry out my son
based on peace." Because Ananda had received a gift from
Lord Brahma who mastered all virtues. It becomes sacred
because of the rewards of striving to perform austerities in
the past. That truth should be donated to strengthen noble
character. Eliminate all the filth of the world. Authority and
fame, apart from that, if Miṣa Śūra had been killed. My child
will be given the gift of the main angel whose beauty is
unmatched named Dewi Tara. It's a form of appreciation.
Defeated the enemies of the gods because Si Miṣa Śūra
disturbed the people. King Bali Sugriwa both practiced the
truth. It is hoped that the attack will be carried out soon.
Completely pledge yourself to a noble endeavor. Because
Ananda had received a gift from Lord Brahma who mastered
all virtues. It becomes sacred because of the rewards of
striving to perform austerities in the past. That truth should
be donated to strengthen noble character. Eliminate all the
filth of the world. Authority and fame, apart from that, if
Miṣa Śūra had been killed. My child will be given the gift of
the main angel whose beauty is unmatched named Dewi
Tara. It's a form of appreciation. Defeated the enemies of the
gods because Si Miṣa Śūra disturbed the people. King Bali
Sugriwa both practiced the truth. It is hoped that the attack
will be carried out soon. Completely pledge yourself to a
noble endeavor. Because Ananda had received a gift from
Lord Brahma who mastered all virtues. It becomes sacred
because of the rewards of striving to perform austerities in
the past. That truth should be donated to strengthen noble
character. Eliminate all the filth of the world. Authority and
fame, apart from that, if Miṣa Śūra had been killed. My child
will be given the gift of the main angel whose beauty is
unmatched named Dewi Tara. It's a form of appreciation.
Defeated the enemies of the gods because Si Miṣa Śūra
disturbed the people. King Bali Sugriwa both practiced the
truth. It is hoped that the attack will be carried out soon.
Completely pledge yourself to a noble endeavor. It becomes
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sacred because of the rewards of striving to perform
austerities in the past. That truth should be donated to
strengthen noble character. Eliminate all the filth of the
world. Authority and fame, apart from that, if Miṣa Śūra had
been killed. My child will be given the gift of the main angel
whose beauty is unmatched named Dewi Tara. It's a form of
appreciation. Defeated the enemies of the gods because Si
Miṣa Śūra disturbed the people. King Bali Sugriwa both
practiced the truth. It is hoped that the attack will be carried
out soon. Completely pledge yourself to a noble endeavor. It
becomes sacred because of the rewards of striving to
perform austerities in the past. That truth should be donated
to strengthen noble character. Eliminate all the filth of the
world. Authority and fame, apart from that, if Miṣa Śūra had
been killed. My child will be given the gift of the main angel
whose beauty is unmatched named Dewi Tara. It's a form of
appreciation. Defeated the enemies of the gods because Si
Miṣa Śūra disturbed the people. King Bali Sugriwa both
practiced the truth. It is hoped that the attack will be carried
out soon. Completely pledge yourself to a noble endeavor.
other than that, if Si Miṣa Śūra had been killed. My child
will be given the gift of the main angel whose beauty is
unmatched named Dewi Tara. It's a form of appreciation.
Defeated the enemies of the gods because Si Miṣa Śūra
disturbed the people. King Bali Sugriwa both practiced the
truth. It is hoped that the attack will be carried out soon.
Complete pledge yourself to a noble endeavor. other than
that, if Si Miṣa Śūra had been killed. My child will be given
the gift of the main angel whose beauty is unmatched named
Dewi Tara. It's a form of appreciation. Defeated the enemies
of the gods because Si Miṣa Śūra disturbed the people. King
Bali Sugriwa both practiced the truth. It is hoped that the
attack will be carried out soon. Completely pledge yourself
to a noble endeavor.
Zablocki (in, Coleman, 2009:87) compares the
existence of an organization like a mandala to the concept of
eastern spirituality. In the mandala, individual freedom is
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recognized to express their rights. Nevertheless, the ego of
each person is all. Because in the end, the individual ego
must submit to the group ego. This is where the leader plays
a role in making rules to get mutual agreement if they do not
yet have group rules. If an organization already has common
rules, it is also the leader's job to socialize them at the true
level. Interpretation of rules is not done only for the sake of
the leader's self or the group. In the mandala concept, the
image of the leader is generally represented by enlightened
spiritual teachers. The students or members of the mandala
will automatically follow the teacher's directions because
they believe in the level of enlightenment they have reached.
Students or members of the mandala often no longer use
reason in responding to the teacher's words, but use their
hearts. Even though an organization leader in general does
not reach the level of enlightenment that is achieved by
mandala teachers, they should still make every effort so as
not to lose the trust of their members.
The achievement of a leader in building harmony with his
subordinates does not only benefit the leader individually,
such as a leader feeling safe going everywhere or worrying
that his power will be overthrown. Another wider benefit is
not worrying about getting in trouble when expecting help
from potential members of the organization. This sense of
relief is described in Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa 5b:
Translation:
Now return Lord Indra followed by the gods. Now it has
arrived back in the heavenly realms. Everyone felt relieved
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that they had managed to find a solution to the problem.
Because the magic of Bali Sugriwa is very reliable.
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Mdal saking Swarggaloka
Sanghyang Indra manunggang Gajah lĕwih
Si Rawana śakti tguh
Ngangge tedung supārṇna
Pakawite bulun garudhane dumun
Mangagĕm bajra nāryyama
Watĕk dewa sami ngiring
Sarĕgep saha sanjata
Bĕnde sungu tunggule katah aśri
Srī Dewikara sang ayu
Sāmpun munggwing jolimās
Sāmpun pĕpĕn ngagĕm bhuṣaṇa mās murub
Sang siddha praya gancaran
Yen mĕnang Sang Rāja Bali
Nuli nyambung Sanghyang Yama
Manunggang ratha wadwa kingkara ngiring
Manyurambyah kadi gĕntuh
Nuli Sanghyang Bharuṇa
Nunggang Gajah miṇa kadi bhawa murub
Wadwane makĕti lakṣa
Kadi pangĕmbing pasih
Tumuli Sanghyang Danendra
Numpak ratha maṇik dumilah ĕndih
Wireh wimanane sāmpūn
Kajarah ring Rawana
Wadwa yakṣa pangiringe mamburubul
Tatante mapanta-panta
Saha tunggul bĕnde bheri
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Kadi ambun mingsor mangungsi bukit
Wadwa wre nuli kapangguh
Nyanto ring arah-arah
Kadi gulĕm sajagat ptĕng ngulikut
Pupucuke sāmpun nincap
Ri Slos Mantaka Paminggir
Translation:
It is said that Dewa Indra had prepared everything carefully
to witness the attack attempt by the monkey troops from
Kiskĕnda. The gods have also gathered to beat the gamelan
accompanied by beautiful symbols. Coming out of Heaven,
Lord Indra rode the best elephant. Rawana, who is powerful
and invulnerable, uses the Suparna umbrella which was
previously made from Garuda's feathers. Holding the bajra
nāryyama. The Gods all followed suit. Get ready with all
weapons. Percussion and wind instruments create a
wonderful atmosphere. The beautiful Dewikara has been
upheld on a golden seat. Already wearing golden clothes. He
is the one who becomes the reward when Sang Bali wins.
Then it is told about the existence of the god Yama who rides
a chariot accompanied by the troops of the afterlife who
burst like a flood. Likewise with Dewa Bharuṇa who rides
the Elephant Miṇa. The number of troops is very much like
seawater. Then Sanghyang Danendra drove a chariot
decorated with flaming jewels. Because Rawana took his
mount. The army of celestial beings following him was
numerous and the formation was multi-level. Also
accompanied by a bĕnde bheri musical instrument. Followed
by the widyadara, gandarwwa, apṣara, and gana who ride
elephants and bronze chariots. This causes the sky to darken.
The priests recited sincere prayers, accompanied by showers
of flowers. Fragrant fragrance. Has been far from heaven
like a cloud that descends to the sidelines of the hill. The
monkey troops were seen preparing to wait for orders like
global clouds which caused the situation to become very
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dark. The frontline troops have reached the Slos Mantaka
area.
Translation:
The line of troops was very long, scattered by the monkeys
like the sand of the ocean. Everything looks dashing and
dignified, nothing looks different. Quickly the monkey
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troops brought supplies of Menteng fruit. The leader of this
troop is Sang Nala Nila Maruti.
CONCLUSION
Ramayana as a major literary work presents many
exemplary values, especially those related to aspects of
leadership. One form of division of the Ramayana is
reflected in the Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa. This literary work
contains leadership values that are passed down across the
ages, even the leadership values in this work are still very
relevant to be interpreted in the era of modernization and
globalization as it is today. In general Hindu concepts and
Balinese human beliefs, heaven is above the earth. All
creatures that live on earth must submit to the orders and
powers of heaven. It is believed that the inhabitants of
heaven are always merciful to the inhabitants of the earth
who are full of imperfections. When the earth experiences
tribulation, heavenly officials will intervene to improve the
situation. In general, earthlings cannot see the existence of
heaven. On the other hand, the inhabitants of heaven can
freely monitor the whereabouts of the earth from all sides.
Through this assertive affiliative leadership model, a close
relationship is established between the inhabitants of heaven
and the inhabitants of the earth, represented by the monkey
community in Guā Kiskĕnda.
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Even though heaven is filled with pictures of the
beauty that seem limitless and is inhabited by noble figures,
under certain conditions the inhabitants of heaven are also
described as yearning for help from the inhabitants of the
earth. Of course, the inhabitants of the earth in question are
selected figures who have undergone a process of maturing
mentally and psychologically so that they become wiser
individuals. As mentioned in the Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa,
heaven was disrupted by the actions of a giant named Mahisa
Śūra and his soldiers, whose supernatural powers were even
difficult to be matched by the gods. Dewa Indra, as the leader
of heaven, did not feel that he had lost his pride. Third, he
hoped for help from the monkey king, Bali Sugriwa. On the
other hand, the Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa text describes it as
the duty of earthlings who have received the blessings of
heaven to return the favor. On the other hand, the authority
of heaven and its inhabitants are completely unharmed. The
author of Geguritan Rāma Puraṇa is very adept at diverting
the reader's attention from the debate about whether or not
the gods are worthy of inhabiting heaven when they are
unable to conquer Mahisa Śūra and his warriors. The poet
focuses on other things, namely cooperation to realize the
true truth. In such efforts, there is no longer a sense of
rivalry. Efforts to uphold the true truth must be free from the
shackles of ego, about who is worthy of being a hero or not.
The general leadership values discussed in Geguritan Rāma
Puraṇa are the context of leadership in overcoming
organized crime as an organizational threat, mapping the
potential of members, showing mutual respect, maintaining
harmony in the organization, motivating subordinates and
the value of leadership in the service process. All of these
leadership values are needed by a leader and members in
interpreting leadership values that are adapted to the needs
of the times.
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