Human and the environment have an interdependence relationship. The human survival is depends on the environmental condition and vise versa. In fact, the degradation of environmental quality is mostly happen due to human activities. Therefore, it is necessary to apply the environmental education since primary school age. UNESCO has developed the environmental education model consists of three conceptual, they are education about the environment, education in the environment and education for the environment. This UNESCO environmental education development model is suitable to be applied in primary school for inside or outside classroom activities. The teacher’s role in implementing the environmental education model is as a model, motivator, developer and evaluator.
Religions in the world and in Indonesia which are included in the largest religions because of the number of adherents, are Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. This study focuses on one of the yadnya ceremonies contained in Hinduism known as Otonan where the researchers will observe and compare what terms are used by other religions in commemorating the birth day that is believed to be. This research is a qualitative research. Collecting data in this study using the method of observation and literature study. The data of this study were analyzed using a qualitative descriptive technique. The results of the research are presented in a descriptive or narrative form that is creative and in-depth. The results of the study are as follows: In Hinduism, this Otonan has the meaning of Birthday based on the Wuku Balinese Calendar. With the term Otonan, Hindus carry out a ceremony to commemorate the birthday of their people. In Christianity, the day of the Holy Spirit is celebrated every Sunday as a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. In Catholic teaching, the term otonan in Hinduism can be equated with the Selapanan ceremony. In Islamic teachings, the term is equated with the birthday of the Prophet's Birthday. The moment of someone's birth is one of the most awaited moments. Moreover, that moment was the birth of a great human being. In Buddhism, the term otonan can be equated with Vesak Day as a commemoration of the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha, Siddharta Gautama. In the teachings of Confucianism, there are no celebrations that have the same purpose as the term otonan found in Hinduism.
The writing of this study aims to provide an explanation of the function and meaning of genta in the understanding of pemangku. This research is qualitative, qualitative research is a method used to examine the condition of objects that occur naturally. A sociological approach is used to examine the existence of genta in the form of their functions and meanings among pemangku. Furthermore, to complete this research data, collect data through observation, interviews and literature study. The function of the genta for pemangkus is as a concentration tool, namely in every activity carried out it is necessary to have concentration in physical and mental form. Genta is identified with ongkara which is a symbol of the great universal soul or Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in his full form which includes purusa and pradana, in other words genta is interpreted with the niyasa of Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa. Keywords: Function and Meaning of Genta, Understanding of Pemangku
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