Sewaka Dharma: The Implementation Of Hindu Leadership On The Text Of Arthaśāstra In The Government Of Denpasar City, Bali – Indonesia

Abstract

Hinduism is a source of various sciences. Among the famous Vedic scripture, Arthaśāstra has known as one of the primary references in finding leadership values. The remnants of leadership values from Arthaśāstra in Indonesia can be traced through the existence of Old Javanese Scripture (Lontar) such as Kakawin Niti Sastra, Lontar Nitipraya, Lontar Sewaka Dharma, and many others. This study examines the Sewaka Dharma work ethic, An Implementation of Hindu leadership on the Text of Arthaśāstra in The Government of Denpasar City. As a qualitative study, the data collection methods used in this study are in the form of observation, in-depth interviews, and literature studies. Furthermore, the analytical strategy applied in this research is the Qualitative Content Analysis in the form of Ethnographic Content Analysis (ECA). The Implementation of Hindu Leadership in the Text of Arthaśāstra in The Government of Denpasar City is embodied in the work ethic spirit of Sewaka Dharma. The essence of leadership in Arthaśāstra is an effort to realize Yogaksema. A situation where the state and its people live in welfare and prosperity, both in terms of physical/material, inner/emotional & spiritual. This essence is illustrated by the work ethic spirit of Sewaka Dharma, where the Government of Denpasar City always serves and nurtures its people to realize the yogaksema of the people of Denpasar City. The implementation of the Sewaka Dharma spirit is not only seen in the development of the Leadership model in the Government of Denpasar City, but also in their efforts to realize good governance and excellent public service.