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Majapahit's Bhinneka Tunggal Ika: The Motto That United an Archipelago
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the origins and meaning of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, the Old Javanese motto that became Indonesia's national slogan. They trace it back to the 14th-century Kakawin Sutasoma by Mpu Tantular, a poem written during Majapahit's golden age under Hayam Wuruk and Gajah Mada. The discussion covers how the phrase 'unity in diversity' was originally a religious tolerance message between Hinduism and Buddhism, how it was rediscovered and adopted in the 20th century, and its role in modern Indonesia. Lucas explains the context of the Sutasoma — a…
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