VIDEO DOKUMENTER HARI LAHIR PANCASILA

Main Ideas & Concepts Conveyed

• Pancasila as the foundation of Indonesia

  • Pancasila is presented as the core “foundation of the Indonesian state.”
  • It is described as coming from Indonesia’s noble culture and traditions (archipelago ancestors).
  • Etymology (Sanskrit):
    • panca = five
    • sila = basis/principle

• Historical background: how Pancasila was formulated

  • The formulation is tied to the long struggle for Indonesian independence.
  • Late 1944: Japan (Dainipong army) faced increasing pressure due to defeats in the Greater East Asia War.
  • Emergency measures were taken by the Japanese government in occupied territories, including Indonesia.
  • March 1, 1945: Kumaki Ciharada announced the creation of Dokuritsu Jumbi Chosakai (BPUPK):
    • Meaning: Investigating Agency for Preparatory Work for Independence
    • Chair: Dr. KRT Rajiman Wediodiningrat
    • Members: 67

BPUPK Sessions and Key Speeches

• First session: May 29 – June 1, 1945
• Location: Gedung Koshangi (Jalan Pejambon 6, Jakarta), noted as now known as the Gedung Pancasila
• Goal: discussing the basis of an independent Indonesian state
• Speeches reportedly given by:
  • Muhammad Yamin
  • Supomo
  • Soekarno
• Subtitles’ summary of the speeches:
  • Yamin’s speech (day 1) and Supomo’s (day 3) did not clearly explain the basis.
• June 1, 1945: Soekarno delivered a systematic speech outlining the foundation called Pancasila, met with applause.

Drafting and Transition to the Jakarta Charter

• To finalize the principles, the video describes a step-by-step committee process:
  • A small committee of 8 people
  • Then continued with Committee 9
• Committee 9 members (as listed in the subtitles):
  • Soekarno
  • Muhammad Hatta
  • Ahmad Subarjo
  • Muhammad Yamin
  • Wahid Hasyim
  • Abdul Kahar Muzakir
  • Abi Kusno Suyoso
  • Agus Salim
  • Aa Maramis

• June 22, 1945: The principles solidified as the Jakarta Charter, where Pancasila (in draft form) was stated as:

  1. One God, with obligation for adherents to implement Islamic law
  2. Just and civilized humanity
  3. Unity of Indonesia
  4. Democracy led by the wisdom of deliberation among representatives
  5. Social justice for all Indonesian people

Changes to Pancasila After Independence

• The subtitles state that Pancasila’s first principle was revised.
• August 18, 1945 (one day after the proclamation of independence):
  • First principle changed to: “Belief in the One Almighty God.”

• The video emphasizes that Pancasila became the form used today, with five principles:

  1. Belief in the One Almighty God
  2. Just and civilized humanity
  3. Unity of Indonesia
  4. Democracy led by the wisdom of deliberation among representatives
  5. Social justice for all Indonesian people

Modern Recognition: Legal Establishment of Pancasila’s Birth Date

• Presidential Decree No. 24 of 2016, issued by President Joko Widodo
  • Establishes June 1, 1945 as the birth of Pancasila
• The message ends by urging viewers to uphold Pancasila as the basis for life in society, nation, and state.

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Methodology / List of Instructions (Timeline of Presented Content)

• Mar 1, 1945: Japanese announcement creates BPUPK (Dokuritsu Jumbi Chosakai)
• May 29 – Jun 1, 1945: BPUPK first session to discuss the state’s basis
• Jun 1, 1945: Soekarno delivers a speech outlining Pancasila systematically
• After the speech: formation of committees to finalize principles
  • Small committee (8 people)
  • Committee 9
• Jun 22, 1945: Draft principles solidify as the Jakarta Charter
• Aug 18, 1945: First principle revised to “Belief in the One Almighty God”
• 2016 (Presidential Decree No. 24): officially sets June 1, 1945 as Pancasila’s birth date

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Speakers / Sources Featured (As Named in Subtitles)

• Kumaki Ciharada
• Dr. KRT Rajiman Wediodiningrat
• Muhammad Yamin
• Supomo
• Soekarno
• Muhammad Hatta
• Ahmad Subarjo
• Wahid Hasyim
• Abdul Kahar Muzakir
• Abi Kusno Suyoso
• Agus Salim
• Aa Maramis
• President Joko Widodo (mentioned in connection with Presidential Decree No. 24 of 2016)