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Spiritual Vibrations and Vedic Philosophy as Foundations of Balinese Culture and Global Appeal

The Sakala-Niskala as Parā Vidyā-Aparā Vidyā Paradigm

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ID15701637
AuthorsI Ketut Donder (0000-0002-8231-5983, Universitas Hindu Indonesia, corresponding author), I Ketut Sudarsana (0000-0001-5800-6841, Universitas Hindu Indonesia), I Dewa Gede Rat Dwiyana Putra (0000-0002-2822-2188, Universitas Hindu Indonesia), Prasanthy Devi Maheswari (0009-0002-1765-3051, Universitas Hindu Indonesia)
Year2025
Volume15
Issue3
Pages1159-1189
Publication date2025-12-05
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJurnal Kajian Bali (Journal of Bali Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2088-4443 • E-ISSN: 2580-0698
PublisherUniversitas Udayana (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.24843/jkb.2025.v15.i03.p10
OpenAlexW4417101542
LanguageEN

This article aims to explain how the Balinese sakala-niskala (visible-invisible) as Parā Vidyā-Aparā Vidyā paradigm produces the spiritual vibrations that form the foundation of Bali's sustained international appeal. Utilizing a qualitative methodology, this research synthesizes classical Advaita Vedanta and modern Vibration Theory. The data includes ethnographic observations and systematic interviews with key religious and cultural informants. Symbolic Interactionism is employed to interpret how these subtle energies are perceived and communicated by global visitors. Findings reveal that the concept of sakala-niskala is operationalized through Balinese rituals, which generate a dynamic vibrational field that influences both the environment and individual consciousness. The novelty lies in demonstrating that Bali’s sustained global appeal is directly attributable to the systematic maintenance of this vibrational ecology. This study contributes a new analytical model to spiritual geography and provides actionable insights for policymakers on establishing sustainable tourism governance that prioritizes the preservation of these unique vibrations

Appeal · Ethnography · Field (mathematics · Foundation (evidence · Interactionism · Operationalization · Symbolic interactionism · Tourism · Indian and Buddhist Studies · Religion, Ecology, and Ethics · Religious Tourism and Spaces

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