Example of the Application of the 2nd Precepts in Everyday Life – This country, which was formerly known as the Dutch East Indies before independence, decided to change the name of their country to Indonesia. This country which is currently independent and continues to develop has a state foundation which is also used as the ideology of its citizens in the nation and state.
The foundation of the country is named Pancasila. Yep, Pancasila has been used as a guideline and foundation for the Indonesian people in behaving and acting like good citizens for years. Good and obedient citizens will certainly always follow and apply the values contained in Pancasila in their daily lives.
The foundation of this state was initiated and ratified by the first president of the Indonesian state, namely Ir. Sukarno on June 1, 1945. That day was a very happy and proud day for the Indonesian people, because they welcomed the birth of their new ideology. Pancasila itself contains five basic guidelines to inform the Indonesian people about how to live the life of the nation and state in accordance with the identity of the Indonesian nation.
As Sinaumed’s knows, as Indonesian citizens who love their homeland, we are obliged to be able to apply and practice the five basic guidelines for life listed in Pancasila. Pancasila is the foundation for the country to continue to develop and progress.
Apart from that, Pancasila is also an illustration of all the ideas, hopes, concepts, ideas, and ideals of the Indonesian nation. By practicing and implementing the five basic views of life, it means that Sinaumed’s has participated in efforts to advance the nation and animates all the noble values passed down by the ancestors.
In the five basic guidelines of life, there is one of the precepts which reads, “Just and civilized humanity.” This precept becomes the second precept in Pancasila. In this article, we will invite Sinaumed’s to learn about examples of attitudes that show the practice and application of this second Pancasila precept.
So before that, so that Sinaumed’s can practice and apply the values contained in the second precept of Pancasila, Sinaumed’s must first understand, recognize, and know the meaning of Pancasila, the function and position of Pancasila for the Indonesian people, and the goals of Pancasila itself. After that, we will explain a little about the second precept, including the meaning of the precept, the meaning of the precept’s symbol, the points of practice of the precept, the attitudes contained in the precept, and finally an example of applying the second precept in daily life.
Pancasila definition
As Sinaumed’s knows, in general, Pancasila can be defined as the only official ideology for the Indonesian nation which also officially serves as the foundation of the Indonesian state. Apart from that meaning, it turns out that Pancasila has various other definitions. Here’s another definition of Pancasila.
1. Definition of Pancasila in Language or Etymology
Pancasila in language or etymology is defined as a word that comes from two basic words belonging to Sanskrit. The two basic words that make up the word Pancasila are the word “panca” and the word “sila”. These two words have two different meanings, “panca” means five and “sila” has a basic meaning. The word “sila” itself has quite a lot of meanings, such as rules, foundations, manners, manners, morals, behavior, actions, and so on.
According to one expert named Prof. Darji Darmodiharjo, SH, the introduction of Pancasila itself has occurred since the days of the Hindu Buddhist kingdom, to be precise during the Majapahit kingdom around the XIV century. The term Pancasila itself has long been included in the Negarakertagama book authored by Mpu Prapanca and in the Sutasoma book authored by Mpu Tantular.
Pancasila in Sutasoma’s book has another meaning which means “a stone that has five joints” (derived from Sanskrit) in full, the meaning of Pancasila in Sutasoma’s book is “implementation of five decency”. Then by Ir. Soekarno the term Pancasila was raised when he was formulating the basis of the Indonesian state and then Pancasila became the basic name of the Indonesian state.
Then according to Muhammad Yamin, Pancasila in Sanskrit has two different meanings. According to him, Pancasila comes from the word “panca” which has the same meaning, namely five and “syila”. And for the second meaning, it uses the word “syiila” whose pronunciation uses a long vowel “i” which has the meaning of rules that are in accordance with manners and adab, something important, and so on.
2. Definition of Pancasila Historically or Historically
Pancasila historically or historically can be interpreted as a moment where the process of formulating Pancasila as the basis of the Indonesian state took place. The formulation process cannot be separated from all the past and history that has shaped it. The process of formulating Pancasila as the basis of the Indonesian state began with the BPUPKI meeting for the first time. During the trial, a person named dr. Radjiman Wedyodiningrat raised a problem and the problem was discussed at the BPUPKI session.
The essence of the problem raised by dr. Radjiman Wedyodiningrat is about the formation of formulations that will be candidates to become the foundation of the Indonesian state. Then the three figures who were the speakers submitted their formulations to be nominated to become the Pancasila formulation.
The three speakers were Mohammad Yamin, Soepomo, and Ir. Sukarno. Right on June 1, 1945, Ir. Soekarno presented the basic formulation of the Indonesian state in the session directly or without text. Then everyone in the meeting agreed to raise the basic formulation of the state put forward by Ir. Soekarno as the foundation of the Indonesian state and Ir. Soekarno also decided on the term Pancasila as the name of the foundation of the Indonesian state.
August 17, 1945 the Indonesian state proclaimed their independence then the next day, the Indonesian nation ratified the 1945 Constitution in which there were five foundations formulated by Ir. Soekarno was named Pancasila. Since then, the term Pancasila has become a general term found in Indonesian.
3. Definition of Pancasila in terms or terminology
Pancasila in terms or terminology can be interpreted as the five principles used by the Indonesian people in the nation and state. After the events of Indonesian independence which occurred on August 17, 1945, the very next day, August 18, 1945, a PPKI meeting was held. The session is useful for completing all the components used to build an independent country. The content of the session was the ratification of the 1945 Constitution.
The 1945 Constitution contains five principles that form the basis of the Indonesian state. The following is the contents of Pancasila in the text of the 1945 Constitution.
1. Belief in the One and Only God.
2. Just and Civilized Humanity.
3. Indonesian Unity.
4. Democracy led by wisdom in Representative Deliberations.
5. Social justice for all Indonesian people.
The contents of the Pancasila formulation are contained in the fourth paragraph of the 1945 Constitution. In this way, Pancasila was made the constitutional basis of the Indonesian state.
The Functions and Position of Pancasila for the Indonesian Nation
As we explained earlier that Pancasila has a position as the basis for the Indonesian state, it turns out that Pancasila also has its own function. In the following, we will present the functions of Pancasila for the Indonesian nation along with an explanation for Sinaumed’s.
1. Reflection of the Personality of the Indonesian Nation
Pancasila has a role in showing the world how the personality of the Indonesian nation itself is. There are several personality differences that are owned by the Indonesian people listed in Pancasila, namely a strong mentality, good deeds, and polite behavior.
2. The Form of the Soul of the Indonesian Nation
The values of life contained in Pancasila are an illustration of the values of life that are owned by the Indonesian people. The translation carried out by Pancasila can be interpreted as an encouragement to live which is the hope and ideals of the Indonesian people to be achieved and adjusted to the breath of the Indonesian people.
3. Guidelines and Outlook on the Life of the Indonesian Nation
The founding of Pancasila became a form of condensation of all aspects which helped shape the mentality, attitude, nature, behavior, norms, and manners as a way of life for the Indonesian nation.
4. Sources of Law Formers
Because Pancasila contains all aspects of the life of the Indonesian nation, Pancasila is used as a source for making laws in Indonesia. Of course, all actions taken by the Indonesian people must be based on law.
5. Form of the Indonesian Nation’s Sublime Agreement
The existence of an agreement between the founders of the state and their ancestors when establishing the Indonesian state made Pancasila a form of noble agreement.
6. Form All Hopes of the Indonesian Nation
In a Pancasila, all the hopes and aspirations of the Indonesian people are listed, that is what makes Pancasila a guideline, outlook on life, and a pillar for upholding the unity and integrity of the Indonesian nation.
The Pure Purpose of Each Pancasila Precept
Pancasila is certainly formulated not because there is no specific purpose, purpose and reason. In the following, we will present some of the pure goals of each of the formation of Pancasila as the basis of the Indonesian state.
1. Creating a nation that has religious attitudes and characteristics, is always obedient and disciplined in carrying out its worship of God Almighty.
2. Creating a nation that upholds and always respects Human Rights.
3. Creating a nation that has a high nationalist spirit and instills feelings of love for its homeland, namely the Motherland of Indonesia.
4. Creating a nation that always prioritizes common interests and always behaves democratically.
5. To give birth to a nation that always upholds justice in both economic and social terms.
The Meaning of the Symbol and the Sound of the Second Precept
In the second precept which reads, “Just and civilized humanity” has the definition that the Indonesian nation recognizes and treats all human beings according to their dignity as creatures of God Almighty, who have equal and equal degrees, have the same rights and obligations. without any act of discrimination where an act discriminates against descent, religion, ethnicity, and race.
The second Pancasila precept which reads “Just and civilized humanity” has a gold chain symbol at the bottom right. The chain symbol has a number of chains of 17 chains and forms intertwined rectangles and circles.
The chain of this rectangular shape is the shape of a man, while the circle shape is a symbol of a woman. This symbol is designed with a picture of a related chain to symbolize humans, that basically all humans need each other, both women and men. When humans unite, it will produce unity and unity.
Attitudes Contained in the Second Pancasila Precepts
The second Pancasila precept has several attitudes that must be instilled in all Indonesian people. Here are some attitudes that can be taken from the second Pancasila precept.
1. Upholding the Attitude of Always Respecting the Rights of Others
As a human being who practices the second precept, we must not only think about our own rights without regard for the rights of others.
2. Always Behave Fairly
All actions that Sinaumed’s takes must be based on a just attitude in the sense of being morally just.
3. Politeness
Show courtesy to everyone regardless of their age, whether they are older or younger than Sinaumed’s.
4. Always Respect Other People’s Opinions
If you want to be respected, then Sinaumed’s also respects other people, right! Don’t force your opinions and desires too much, you also have to think about the opinions of others.
Examples of Application of the Second Precept in Various Environments
After knowing a little information about the second precept, now is the time for us to present examples of attitudes that are in accordance with the contents of the second precept.
1. Application of the contents of the second precept in the home environment
- As a child who practices the second precept in his life, he will always respect and obey his parents at home.
- Never spoke harshly and was always polite in the home environment, especially to my parents and older siblings.
- Instill the habit of always accepting opinions and respecting the opinions of family members at home.
- Never jail and take actions that can interfere with the activities of other family members at home.
- Love each other between family members.
- If there are family members who feel in trouble, they will immediately respond to help and never complain when asked for help by family members.
- Always be fair in treating siblings, both brothers and sisters.
- Never made a fuss, on the contrary, always created a harmonious and harmonious family atmosphere.
2. Application of the contents of the second precept in the school environment
- Never causes a commotion at school and always tries to create a harmonious school environment.
- Instill the character to always respect the human rights of friends.
- Uphold respect for all teachers, employees and all residents in the school.
- Always be light-handed when asked for help either by teachers, friends, or employees at school.
- Have a high sense of sympathy and empathy for friends who are sick.
- Always listen and respect the opinions of friends even if they differ from ours.
3. Application of the contents of the second precept in society
- Does not discriminate against religion, ethnicity, race, and customs in the community.
- Maintain attitude and always be polite in various conditions in any environment.
- Have the courage to admonish and tell the truth if someone makes a mistake in a public environment.
- Do not carry out activities or actions that smell of discrimination against a group or against anyone.
- Have the attitude to always balance the implementation of rights and obligations and avoid the occurrence of actions that can undermine the rights and obligations of others.
- Always foster a sense of love and affection in the community.
- Respect the opinions of others even though they are not in line with ours, and do not impose our will on others.
So, those are some examples of attitudes that reflect the contents of the second Pancasila precept that Sinaumed’s can learn and apply at home, school, and society in everyday life.