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Melawan Lupa - Sejarah Lahirnya Pancasila Sebagai Dasar Negara

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Main Ideas, Concepts, and Lessons

Pancasila’s Origin and Commemoration

  • Pancasila is tied to June 1, 1945
    • Soekarno’s ideas delivered at the first BPUPKI session on June 1, 1945 are presented as the “forerunner” to the formal birth of Pancasila as the state foundation.
    • June 1 is commemorated annually as the birth of Pancasila.

Meaning of “Pancasila”

  • The term Pancasila is explained as:
    • Panca = five
    • sila = principle/basic foundation
  • The video also notes earlier historical usage of “Pancasila” in the Majapahit era (from classical texts).
  • In the 1945 Constitution (opening, fourth paragraph), Pancasila is described as the basis of the Republic of Indonesia, consisting of five principles.

Historical Background Leading to Pancasila

  • The formulation process is framed as part of Indonesia’s struggle against colonialism, particularly the Dutch East Indies.
  • After the Dutch unconditionally surrendered to Japan on March 9, 1942, Japan occupied Indonesia.
  • Japan later sought Indonesian support by promising independence, in response to Allied pressure (including Dutch NICA).

BPUPKI Sessions Shaping the State Foundation and Form

  • BPUPKI (Dokuritsu Junbi Cosakai) was formed by Japan on April 29, 1945.
    • Chaired by Dr. Radjiman Wedyodiningrat
    • Consisted of 76 people (including 7 Japanese as special members)
  • The discussions were divided into two main phases:
    • First session (May 29 – June 1, 1945): focused on the state foundation; some speeches also addressed the state form (republic).
    • Second series (July 10–11, 1945): continued discussion and decisions on state form/territory.

Soekarno’s Role and the Shift Toward a Simplified Structure

  • During the first session, three main proposals for the basis of the state are described as coming from:
    • Muhammad Yamin
    • Prof. Dr. Soepomo
    • Ir. Soekarno
  • The video claims Soekarno’s formulation was the most accepted.
  • The video presents the Trisila and Ekasila concepts as ways to express the essence of Pancasila:
    • Trisila = social nationalism, socio-democracy, divinity
    • Ekasila = mutual cooperation (treated as the “one” underlying principle)
  • It is emphasized that Soekarno suggested:
    • combining five principles into three, and then into one to reach “mutual cooperation” as the core of the state spirit.

Committee Processes and the Jakarta Charter

  • After the first session, a recess led to the formation of the Committee of Nine to formulate basic principles.
  • The committee met at Soekarno’s house and produced the Jakarta Charter on June 22, 1945.
  • The video lists Jakarta Charter principles, including an Islamic-law obligation contained in the first principle.

From the Jakarta Charter to the Final 1945 Pancasila

  • Differences highlighted between the Jakarta Charter and the final Pancasila include:
    • The Jakarta Charter’s first principle included an obligation to implement Islamic law for adherents.
    • This was changed due to objections from other religious groups.

PPKI Revisions to the Preamble (Removal of the Islamic-Law Obligation)

  • BPUPKI was dissolved (August 7, 1945) and replaced by PPKI (Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence).
  • Leadership:
    • Soekarno as chairman
    • Muhammad Hatta as deputy
    • Mr. Muhammad Soebardjo as special advisor
  • In the first PPKI session (August 18, 1945), religious leaders (named in the video) discussed the contested sentence.
  • An agreement was reached to replace it with:
    • “Belief in the One Almighty God”
  • The Preamble adopted the final five principles as:
    1. One Almighty God
    2. Just and civilized humanity
    3. Indonesian unity
    4. Democracy led by the wisdom of deliberation and representation
    5. Social justice for all Indonesian people

Commemoration Timeline

  • 1964: Soekarno proposed June 1 as the Pancasila birthday commemoration; a ceremony was held at Merdeka Palace.
  • Presidential Decree No. 24 (2016): confirms June 1, 1945 as the official birth of Pancasila.

Methodology / Process (Instruction-Style Content)

While no explicit “how-to” method is presented, the video describes a multi-stage process for developing and finalizing Pancasila’s principles:

  1. Present ideas for the state foundation

    • Conduct the first BPUPKI session (May 29 – June 1, 1945).
    • Present competing proposals about the basis of the Indonesian state.
    • Soekarno’s ideas are highlighted as culminating in the formulation accepted by participants.

  2. Consolidate into a draft through a recess committee

    • After the first session, hold a recess for about a month.
    • Form the Committee of Nine to formulate the basic principles.
    • Draft the Jakarta Charter (June 22, 1945).

  3. Decide the state form and refine constitutional drafts

    • Conduct the second BPUPKI session (July 10–11, 1945).
    • Report results after the recess and refine the foundational draft.
    • Voting outcomes (described as involving 64 participants) are used to determine preference for republic.

  4. Replace the contested first principle before final adoption

    • Dissolve BPUPKI and establish PPKI (August 7, 1945).
    • Convene discussions with religious leaders when objections arise.
    • Replace the disputed sentence with: Belief in the One Almighty God.
    • Adopt the final Preamble and Pancasila during the August 18, 1945 PPKI session.

  5. Institutionalize annual commemoration

    • 1964: formalize annual ceremonies beginning June 1.
    • 2016: Presidential Decree No. 24 further designates and confirms June 1, 1945 as the birth of Pancasila.

Speakers / Sources Featured (as Named in Subtitles)

People (Speakers / Figures)

  • Ir. Soekarno
  • Muhammad Yamin
  • Professor Dr. Mr. Soepomo
  • Dr. Radjiman Wedyodiningrat
  • General Itagaki
  • Lieutenant General Nagano
  • AG. Pringgodigdo
  • Toyohito Masuda
  • Muhammad Hatta
  • Mr. Hai Muhammad Soebardjo
  • General Terauchi (noted as highest ruler in Southeast Asia)
  • Ki Bagus Hadikusumo
  • Kyai Wahid Hasyim
  • Kasman Singodimedjo
  • Mr. Toko Muhammad

Texts / Sources Referenced

  • Negarakertagama (Mpu Prapanca)
  • Sutasoma (Mpu Tantular)
  • 1945 Constitution (opening / fourth paragraph referenced)
  • Jakarta Charter (draft preamble referenced)
  • Presidential Decree No. 24 of 2016 (referenced)

Organizations / Abbreviations Mentioned

  • BPUPKI (Dokuritsu Junbi Cosakai)
  • PPKI (Dokuritsu Junbi Inkai)
  • Committee of Nine

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