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Kak Ela introduces the topic of Pancasila education, focusing on national understanding, nationalism, and safeguarding the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI). The video highlights that Indonesia's establishment was based on the foundational ideas of the founding fathers, including the concept of national understanding discussed during the BPUPKI meetings from May 29 to June 1, 1945.
According to the Indonesian dictionary, a nation is a group with common origin, language, customs, history, and self-governance within a specific territory. French philosopher Ernest Renan defined a nation as a 'will to unite and form a state.' Soekarno viewed nationhood as a fundamental principle, not based on origin but on the collective will to unite all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, or religion, to become Indonesia. He emphasized 'a state for all,' rejecting systems that privilege aristocrats, religious groups, or the wealthy.
As Indonesia neared independence, Soekarno applied his concept of nationhood to the formulation of Pancasila, placing it first in his proposed state principles during the BPUPKI session on June 1, 1945. He clarified that this nationhood was not chauvinistic but intertwined with internationalism, seeing them as two sides of the same coin. Soekarno believed that while loving one's country is important, Indonesians are part of a global community, recognizing the universal brotherhood of humanity.
The video then transitions to nationalism, explaining its close relationship with national understanding. National understanding is the idea, while nationalism is its realization. According to the Indonesian dictionary, nationalism is the ideology of loving one's nation and country. It can be narrow (excessive love that disparages other nations) or broad (loving one's country without looking down on others).
Five principles of nationalism are outlined: unity (territorial, linguistic, ideological, political), freedom (of religion, opinion, assembly), equality (in rights, law, obligations), personality and identity, and achievement (realizing welfare and greatness). The characteristics of nationalism include prioritizing thought and education, national struggle, modern and national organizations, unity and oneness, and aiming to establish and empower a free, people-governed state.
The video details six forms of nationalism: civic (political legitimacy from active citizenry), ethnic (political legitimacy from shared culture/ethnicity), romantic (organic expression of a nation/race), cultural (political legitimacy from shared culture, not heredity), state (contribution to state maintenance/strength), and religious (political legitimacy from shared religion, often intertwined with ethnic nationalism).
The goals of nationalism are to foster love for the country, build harmonious relationships, eliminate extremism, encourage sacrifice, and protect the state. Nationalism is not just a concept but must be applied daily. Examples include loving nature, maintaining environmental cleanliness, obeying laws, preserving culture, loving local products, and achieving international recognition for Indonesia.
The video concludes by reiterating the importance of instilling national understanding and enhancing nationalism to safeguard the NKRI. Kak Ela encourages viewers to like, comment, share, and subscribe to the channel for more educational content.