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        "msgid": "nyepi-meets-ramadan-minister-of-religious-affairs-we-are-one-earth-one-family-1773841853",
        "date": "2026-03-18 19:42:00",
        "title": "Nyepi Meets Ramadan, Minister of Religious Affairs: We Are One Earth, One Family",
        "author": "Gana Buana",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar has urged all elements of the nation to use the Holy Day of Nyepi and the Saka New Year 1948 as a moment to strengthen brotherhood and nurture harmony amid diversity. This year's Nyepi is particularly special as it coincides with the holy month of Ramadan and is close to Eid al-Fitr 1447 H, symbolising interfaith unity under the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: One Earth, One Family. Umar highlighted the Nyepi practices of Catur Brata Penyepian, which promote introspection, environmental rest, and inner clarity, expressing optimism that this ethos will enhance social cohesion in Indonesia.",
        "content": "<p>Minister of Religious Affairs (Menag) Nasaruddin Umar has invited all\nelements of the nation to make the Holy Day of Nyepi and the Saka New\nYear 1948 a momentum to strengthen brotherhood and nurture harmony amid\ndiversity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn behalf of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia as well as\npersonally, I convey Selamat Hari Suci Nyepi and Saka New Year 1948,\u201d\nsaid the Menag in Jakarta on Wednesday (18\/3).<\/p>\n<p>According to the Menag, this year\u2019s Nyepi celebration feels special\nbecause it takes place in the atmosphere of the holy month of Ramadan\nand is close to Eid al-Fitr 1447 H. He assessed that the meeting of\nthese two religious moments becomes a strong symbol of cross-faith\ntogetherness.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is not merely a coincidence, but a reminder that we are in one\nspirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: One Earth, One Family,\u201d he\nemphasised.<\/p>\n<p>The Menag explained that this theme affirms that differences are not\nbarriers, but strengths to tighten brotherhood as a nation. These\nvalues, he said, are also reflected in the teachings of Catur Brata\nPenyepian practised by Hindus during Nyepi.<\/p>\n<p>Through Amati Geni, the faithful are invited to extinguish the fire\nwithin, such as anger and egoism. Meanwhile, Amati Karya provides space\nto pause from physical activities and conduct introspection.<\/p>\n<p>Then, Amati Lelungan teaches not to travel, giving the natural world\nan opportunity to rest and restore balance. As for Amati Lelanguan, it\nencourages the faithful to let go of worldly entertainment to find inner\nclarity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy observing Nyepi, Hindus are actually giving a break to the\nuniverse. If we honour nature, then nature will honour our human\ndignity,\u201d said the Menag.<\/p>\n<p>The Menag is optimistic that the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam will\ncontinue to encourage Hindus to play an active role in maintaining\nharmony and strengthening social cohesion in Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMay Ida Sanghyang Widhi Wasa always bestow peace, health, and\nprosperity upon us all,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/nyepi-meets-ramadan-minister-of-religious-affairs-we-are-one-earth-one-family-1773841853",
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