Title: Human Theology in the Baberatan Wong Bêling Manuscript
Authors: Ni Made Piliawati
I Gede Suwantana
I Made Adi Brahman
Volume: 10
Issue: 4
Pages: 130-136
Publication Date: 2026/04/28
Abstract:
This study examines human theology in the Bebaratan Wong Bêling manuscript, focusing on three main aspects: core teachings, implementation, and their implications for a s?dhaka. The research employs a qualitative approach using library research methods and hermeneutic analysis of the manuscript, supported by Hindu textual sources such as the Bhagavad G?t?, Upani?ads, and Dharmasastra. The findings reveal that the concept of human theology in this manuscript is holistic, encompassing four principal teachings: humans as sacred beings under divine supervision, humans as the result of cosmic union, humans as a microcosm composed of physical and spiritual elements, and humans as ethical subjects bound by the law of dharma. The implementation of these teachings for a s?dhaka is reflected in practices such as maintaining personal purity, viewing life as yaj?a (sacred sacrifice), sustaining balance among bayu, sabda, idep, and rasa, and living in accordance with dharmic values. Meanwhile, the implications include the transformation of spiritual consciousness, a shift toward a sacred orientation of life, the development of holistic balance, and the strengthening of dharma-based ethics. This study demonstrates that the Bebaratan Wong Bêling manuscript is not only relevant in a traditional context but also holds significant theological value in shaping reflective, ethical, and harmonious spiritual life in the modern world.