Values Contained in Pancasila (Sila 1-5)

July 06, 2021
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The values of Pancasila reflect the various values of the behavior of the Indonesian people in everyday life.

That value can be addressed directly through the precepts contained in Pancasila.

As a foundation or basic guide for the Indonesian people in living the life of the nation and state, Pancasila plays a major role in every decision, activity, and policy made by the government and society Public.

The function of Pancasila itself is very important, therefore, Pancasila is used as the basis of the Indonesian state.

The state of Indonesia is a sovereign state with an ideology known as the Pancasila ideology.

The ideology of Pancasila means that Pancasila is used as a fundamental in the state order and has the goals of the Indonesian state.

As for the sound of the five precepts in Pancasila, among others:

Pancasila

Belief in the one and only God
Just and civilized humanity
the unity of Indonesia
Democracy Led by Wisdom of Wisdom in Representative Deliberations
Social justice for all the people of Indonesia

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The five precepts above have 5 basic values such as:

Deity
Humanity
Unity
Democracy
Justice.

Each of the precepts above has its own meaning which must be applied in daily life.

And each precept or Pancasila value consists of 5 basic values which are symbolized by each part of the shield of the eagle.

In each symbol, the eagle shield is chosen carefully based on the meaning that corresponds to each precept.

The following is an explanation of each of the meanings contained in the eagle shield symbol, including:

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Gold Star Symbol Value (First Precept)

The first precept in Pancasila is hplease god represented by a golden star on a black background.

The golden star symbol reflects that the Indonesian state recognizes the existence of God Almighty.

Not only that, the light from the stars also becomes like a source of light that comes from God Almighty who has become a source of light to illuminate the Indonesian nation.

The black background is a natural color. Where the blessing of God Almighty is expected to be able to bring the Indonesian people to avoid dead ends in life.

In the first precept which reads Belief in One Supreme God, it contains values such as:

Believe in the existence of God Almighty and able to carry out orders and stay away from His prohibitions in accordance with beliefs in their respective religions.
Mutual respect and respect among adherents of other religions.
Have tolerance among religious people.
Do not impose the will between religious communities.
Do not mock or ridicule the beliefs of others.

Examples of the application of the first precepts in daily life:

Living in harmony and tolerance.
Worship.
Pray.

Value of the Gold Chain Symbol (Second Precept)

The gold chain symbol symbolizes the principle of humanity in Pancasila.

If you look more closely, the gold chain on the shield has different links.

There are square and circle shapes which symbolize the men and women who are the people of Indonesia.

The chains are seen to be intertwined without being broken, which illustrates the relationship of the Indonesian people who are intertwined and help each other.

Both men and women have equality right as an Indonesian citizen.

In the second precept which reads Just and Civilized Humanity, it contains values such as:

All Indonesian people have the same rights in the fields of law, religion and other fields.
There is no difference between one race and another among Indonesian citizens.
The attitude of tolerance and mutual help must always be prioritized.
Human values that exist in Indonesian society must be upheld.
Respect each other's opinion.

Examples of the application of the second precept in daily life:

Make friends with anyone.
Speak the truth.
Help each other.

The Value of the Banyan Tree Symbol (Third Precept)

The symbol of unity is represented by a banyan tree on a white background.

This banyan tree describes the country of Indonesia itself.

Basically, the banyan tree is a large and tall tree that has dense leaves and is used for shelter by the Indonesian people.

Not only that, the roots of the banyan tree are likened to all the tribes in Indonesia.

Even though it has a lot of root branches, the roots are still united in building the banyan tree so that it can stand upright.

Although in Indonesia there are various tribes and cultures, unity is still upheld so that the Indonesian state can stand firmly as a unitary state.

In the third precept which reads Indonesian Unity, it contains values such as:

Using the unified Indonesian language between regions.
Fight for the good name of the Indonesian state.
Love for the homeland, namely the country of Indonesia.
Prioritizing unity and integrity over personal interests.
Spirit of patriotism wherever you are.

Examples of the application of the third precept in daily life:

Using Indonesian.
Wear traditional clothes.
Using tools (playing musical instruments) or preserving culture (dancing traditional dances).
Help people who are in trouble.
Mutual cooperation.
Love and use domestic/local products.

The Value of the Bull's Head Symbol (Fourth Precept)

The populist symbol in the fourth precepts of Pancasila is symbolized by the head of a bull in a black and white garuda shield and a red background.

This bull's head symbol reflects the sense of social life that exists in the bull. As is the case in Indonesia, which lives in harmony socially with one another.

Joint decisions must be reached in social life and put aside personal opinions.

In the fourth precept which reads Democracy Led by Wisdom in Representative Deliberations, it contains values such as:

The leader of the Indonesian nation must have a wise attitude.
Family must come first.
The sovereignty of the nation is in the hands of the people.
Wisdom when taking solutions.
Decisions taken must be based on deliberation to reach consensus.
Do not impose the will of others.

Examples of the application of the fourth precept in daily life:

Conduct deliberation or discussion to make decisions.
Tolerance and listening to the opinions of others.
The final decision is a mutual agreement.

Value of the Rice and Cotton Symbol (Fifth Precept)

The last precept in Pancasila is symbolized by yellow rice and green cotton on a white background.

Rice and cotton are symbols of the source of clothing and food needed by the Indonesian state.

The goal of the Indonesian people is to create social welfare both in terms of clothing and food without there is a gap both in terms of economic, social, cultural to political so that justice can be achieved realized.

In the fifth precept which reads Social Justice for All Indonesian People, it contains values such as:

Fair behavior must be applied both in the social, economic and political fields.
Everyone's rights and obligations must be respected.
The embodiment of social justice for all Indonesian citizens.
The goal of a just and prosperous Indonesian society.
Support the progress and development of the Indonesian state.

Examples of the application of the fifth precept in daily life:

Be fair.
Carry out obligations.
Respect the rights of others.
Put the interests of the people ahead of personal interests.
Carry out picket.
Work together to do something.