Article Title
Document Type
Short Article
Abstract
Extract:
In Javanese tradition there is a spherical mandala which involves Chandra (Moon), Surya (Sun), Kartika (Star), Bumi (Earth), Geni (Fire), Banyu (Water), Maruto (Wind) and Samudra (the Ocean). The meaning of this mandala, the Hasta Brata, is that we are all monarchs, and have to live according to these eight principles. One cannot be emphasised over another; all need to be blended harmoniously.
Recommended Citation
Sastroamidjojo, M.S.A.
(1997)
"The spherical mandala in Javanese thought,"
Culture Mandala: The Bulletin of the Centre for East-West Cultural and Economic Studies:
Vol. 2:
Iss.
2, Article 5.
Available at:
http://epublications.bond.edu.au/cm/vol2/iss2/5
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