The Mystical Values in Sex Symbols in Transitional Texts from the Hindu-Buddhist-Islamic XVI to the Early Twentieth Century

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10.2991/assehr.k.211130.048How to use a DOI?

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Values; sex symbols; Javanese texts; paper

Abstract

This article discusses the mystical values of sex symbols in Javanese texts during the Hindu-Buddhist-Islamic transition. The theme is interesting because it became a polemic when the teachings of these values were processed in the Islamic period. Starting from the Chronicle of Kadiri, the polemic of understanding beliefs occurred until it led to conflicts between Muslims and non-Muslims. The triggering script was then summarized in the books Serat Darmogandul and Suluk Gatoloco. The two texts both have the meaning of sex symbols (Gatholoco and Kalamwadi). The phenomenon of sex symbols has become a popular culture in the period of the 16th and 17th centuries during the transition from Hindu-Buddhist to Islam. In the 19th century, the Gatoloco Suluk text talks about the relationship between man and God, which is compared to sex between men and women. The problem that arises related to the two texts is that the Muslims do not accept terms that are considered harassment of Islamic religious symbols. The Gatholoco sex symbol contains obscene meanings and the meaning of opium is associated with irresponsible living. The influence of the contents of these texts gave rise to movement and friction between Muslims and the proponents of the teachings in these texts. The result further led to the polarization of social groups in the early 20th century. This problem is attempted to be revealed through the following articles based on historical reviews in the hope of producing scientifically justifiable findings.

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AU  - Wisnu
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AU  - Esa P. B. G. G. P
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PY  - 2021
DA  - 2021/12/03
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BT  - Proceedings of the International Joined Conference on Social Science (ICSS 2021)
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