DEFINITION.TODAY - Each tribe has a value order that shapes it into a solid civilization. These values then merge into a concept of life that is held tightly by society all the time. On the basis of this premise, I am interested in exploring more deeply the concept of life rooted in the ancient Bugis philosophy.
In fact, this concept is described deeply in the book of Lagaligo which is believed to be the life book that belonged to the ancient Bugis society, when the Bugis civilization reached its peak. After the Dutch occupation of Bugis land, the book was captured. Although the holy book written in the Lontara letter is stored in the library of the University of Leiden, Bugis society still has it in part in verbal form. Sometimes, in my next article, I will reveal more about the Lontara book, which is also recognized by the world as one of the longest literary works of all time.
In this article, I invite all readers to recognize and contemplate one of the concepts of ancient Bugis life that until now still carried as social values. Moreover, this concept is a wisdom that can inspire us to be better society. Let's consider these concepts below:
After reading and contemplating the concepts of life according to ancient Bugis philosophy above, how do you think? Let me hear you in the comment box below! :)
In fact, this concept is described deeply in the book of Lagaligo which is believed to be the life book that belonged to the ancient Bugis society, when the Bugis civilization reached its peak. After the Dutch occupation of Bugis land, the book was captured. Although the holy book written in the Lontara letter is stored in the library of the University of Leiden, Bugis society still has it in part in verbal form. Sometimes, in my next article, I will reveal more about the Lontara book, which is also recognized by the world as one of the longest literary works of all time.
In this article, I invite all readers to recognize and contemplate one of the concepts of ancient Bugis life that until now still carried as social values. Moreover, this concept is a wisdom that can inspire us to be better society. Let's consider these concepts below:
1. Rebba Sipatokkong
Rebba means falling down. Sipatokkong means helping each other to rise or upright. This concept guides humans to be unselfish in their lives. In another sense, we must help each other when brothers, neighbors, or people in our neighborhood experience the despair or slump in their lives.2. Mali Siparappe
Mali means drifting or drowning in the flow of life. Siparappe means helping each other to the banks of the rivers of life (save from drowning). This concept guides people to move forward and move together and never harm each other. When those around us are mistaken or misguided in living because blinded by the glitter of the world, we should not be indifferent or apathetic. Our hands must grab their hands, motivate them, then make sure they are okay to continue the journey of life against this challenging stream of life.3. Malilu Sipakainge '
Malilu means unconsciousness or amnesia to the truth. Sipakainge 'means helping each other to wake up from forgetfulness or unconsciousness. In other words, humans must counsel each other when other humans experience the unconsciousness of the real truth. Unaware of the truth can be defined as exaggeration when becoming a rich man, feeling most powerful when becoming a leader, feeling most arrogant when being a high-ranking official, feeling most intelligent when successfully achieving the highest educational degree, or feeling strongest when winning martial arts competitions. In this case, Bugis philosophy reminds mankind that above the sky there is still the sky, meaning that no one is perfect. Therefore, we need to complement each other in goodness and truth.4. Padaidi Padaelo
Padaidi means we are all or our neighbor. Padaelo means one taste, one word or both agree. This concept means as human beings, we need to agree in addressing a problem. We need to sit down together, deliberate, and discuss the best solutions with all togetherness. We should not emphasize selfish or group selfishness above the common good. Agreements must be obeyed and trust must be done well.5. Suroi 'Menre' Tessuroi 'No'
Suroi 'Menre' means to support each other. Tessuroi No' means never dropping each other. This concept means that we as human beings should not degrade the status or social status of other humans. We must support each other to live together in harmony and balance. We should not create a gap in which the rich get richer and the poor become poorer. Thus, togetherness in any case becomes the key to the progress of a civilization.After reading and contemplating the concepts of life according to ancient Bugis philosophy above, how do you think? Let me hear you in the comment box below! :)
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