Abstract:
This journal article investigates the important role played by the Widya Gitanjali pasraman in increasing the sraddha (faith) and bhakti (devotion) of Hindus. Pasraman is a Hindu religious education center which functions as a place for Hindus to deepen their understanding of Hinduism. In this context, this research aims to explore various strategies that can be used by pasraman to increase sraddha and bhakti among Hindus. This research uses qualitative methods by collecting data through interviews, observation and literature analysis. The research results identified a number of effective strategies in achieving this goal. These strategies include in-depth religious education, performance of puja and rituals, meditation and yoga, devotion (seva), scripture study, satsang (spiritual discussions), celebration of Hindu holidays, building supportive communities, community service, and use of technology . In this study, we describe how each of these strategies can be applied in pasraman and how these strategies can contribute to increasing sraddha and bhakti of Hindus. This article provides valuable insight for pasraman leaders and managers, as well as those interested in understanding how pasraman can act as important agents in strengthening spiritual belief and devotion among Hindus. The results of this research can be used as a guide for the development and improvement of pasraman as well as other efforts aimed at improving the spiritual life of the Hindu community.
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