Title: Olah Kanuragan Sukma Raga Tantra in the Development of Hindu Spirituality in the Post-Modern Era
Authors: I Gede Suwantana; Ni Wayan Sumertini; Ni Made Piliawati
Volume: 9
Issue: 11
Pages: 277-286
Publication Date: 2025/11/28
Abstract:
This study examines the role of the Olah Kanuragan Sukma Raga Tantra School in the development of Hindu spirituality within the context of post-modern society, characterized by plural identities, the search for personal meaning, and the weakening of formal religious authority. Through a qualitative approach involving literature review, interviews, and the analysis of religious anthropology theories, this study reveals that the school promotes a model of Hindu spirituality that is adaptive, inclusive, and grounded in direct experience (experiential spirituality). The kanuragan practice, which integrates bodily training, fasting, spiritual chants, and breath meditation, is not merely understood as mystical martial art, but as s?dhana that cultivates self-discipline, inner clarity, and humanitarian ethics across religious boundaries. The use of spiritual chants as substitutes for Hindu mantras enables participation of followers of other religions in inner practices without obscuring their respective religious identities, thus asserting an open spiritual model that aligns with the spirit of San?tana Dharma and responds to the needs of post-modern society. These findings indicate that Olah Kanuragan Sukma Raga Tantra is not solely a preservation of Indonesian ancestral wisdom, but also a tangible contribution to strengthening contextual, transformative, and inclusive Hindu spirituality amid contemporary global dynamics.