SEJARAH LAHIRNYA PANCASILA

Summary

This video explores the historical birth of Pancasila, Indonesia's foundational state ideology. It highlights key moments such as President Soekarno's 1945 speech introducing Pancasila and the discussions within the BPUPKI and the Committee of Nine regarding the country's independence and state principles. The video traces the formation of Pancasila through the contributions of figures like Muhammad Yamin, Soepomo, and Soekarno. It also delves into the revisions made to accommodate differing views on religion and governance. The final Pancasila principles were formally ratified in the 1945 Constitution, cementing Indonesia's national identity.

Takeaways

• 😀 June 1st, 1945 marks the birth of Pancasila, when Indonesia's first President, Soekarno, proposed the basic principles for the nation's independence.
• 😀 The term 'Pancasila' was coined by Soekarno, who initially referred to it as 'Pancadarma,' meaning five principles.
• 😀 The Kaiso Declaration on September 7, 1944, by the Japanese government promised Indonesia independence, which led to the formation of BPUPKI (Body for the Preparation of Indonesian Independence).
• 😀 The first BPUPKI session took place from May 29 to June 1, 1945, to discuss the foundational principles of an independent Indonesian state.
• 😀 Three key figures, Muhammad Yamin, Soepomo, and Soekarno, proposed different formulations for the state's foundation during the first BPUPKI session.
• 😀 Soekarno’s formulation for the independent Indonesian state included: nationality, internationalism, consensus, social welfare, and cultured divinity, which was later named 'Pancasila.'
• 😀 The Committee of Eight was established to compile and group the written proposals for the state's foundation after various differences emerged among the initial proposals.
• 😀 The Committee of Nine, formed on June 22, 1945, reached an agreement on the draft preamble of the constitution, leading to debates regarding the role of religion in the state.
• 😀 The Jakarta Charter, presented during the Committee of Nine's deliberations, initially included a formulation about Islamic law, which later led to revisions to avoid division.
• 😀 The final formulation of the Pancasila, agreed upon after deliberations during the PPKI sessions on August 18, 1945, was: 1) Belief in the One and Only God, 2) Just and civilized humanity, 3) Unity of Indonesia, 4) Democracy guided by wisdom of deliberation, and 5) Social justice for all Indonesian people.
• 😀 The birth of Pancasila represents the collaborative struggle and unity of the Indonesian nation's founders, aiming to establish a foundational principle that can protect all citizens.

Q & A

Why is June 1st commemorated as the birth of Pancasila in Indonesia?

June 1st is commemorated as the birth of Pancasila because on this date, in 1945, the first President of Indonesia, Soekarno, delivered his speech about the basic formulation of the independent Indonesian state, which he named Pancasila.

What was the significance of Japan's defeat in the Pacific War for Indonesia?

Japan's defeat in the Pacific War led to the Japanese government offering the promise of independence to Indonesia, as part of an effort to gain support from the Indonesian people.

What was the Kaiso Declaration?

The Kaiso Declaration, made by Japanese Prime Minister Koiso on September 7, 1944, promised independence for Indonesia, signaling Japan's effort to align with Indonesian aspirations during World War II.

What was BPUPKI, and what role did it play in Indonesia's independence?

BPUPKI, the Investigating Committee for Preparations for Indonesian Independence, was formed by the Japanese government on March 1, 1945, to prepare for Indonesia's independence. It was tasked with discussing and drafting the basis of the Indonesian state.

Who were the key figures involved in proposing the formulation of Indonesia's state basis?

The key figures involved in proposing the formulation of Indonesia's state basis were Muhammad Yamin, Soepomo, and Soekarno.

What were the main points of Muhammad Yamin's proposal for the basis of the state?

Muhammad Yamin proposed a formulation that included five principles: 1. Nationality, 2. Humanity, 3. Divinity, 4. Democracy, and 5. Social welfare.

What were the five principles proposed by Soepomo for the state formulation?

Soepomo's proposal included the following principles: 1. Unity, 2. Family, 3. Balance of body and soul, 4. Deliberation, and 5. People's justice.

How did Soekarno's proposed formulation of the Indonesian state differ from those of Yamin and Soepomo?

Soekarno's proposal included: 1. Indonesian nationality, 2. Internationalism (humanity), 3. Consensus (democracy), 4. Social welfare, and 5. Cultured divinity, which was slightly different in phrasing and emphasis compared to the others.

What led to the naming of the state formulation as 'Pancasila'?

The basic formulation of the state proposed by Soekarno was initially called Pancadarma, but after consultation with a language expert, it was renamed Pancasila, meaning 'five principles' in Sanskrit.

What was the Committee of Nine, and what was its role in shaping Indonesia’s state foundation?

The Committee of Nine, formed on June 22, 1945, played a key role in drafting the preamble to the Constitution of Indonesia. The committee worked through differences of opinion, particularly concerning the role of religion in the state, and helped shape the final formulation.

What compromise was reached regarding the role of religion in the Indonesian state formulation?

The compromise was reached by removing the sentence 'the obligation to implement Islamic law for its adherents' and replacing it with 'Belief in the One and Only God', making the state more inclusive for all religious beliefs.

What was the final formulation of the Indonesian state, as agreed upon in the PPKI session?

The final formulation of the Indonesian state, established in the Preamble to the 1945 Constitution, consisted of: 1. Belief in the One and Only God, 2. Just and civilized humanity, 3. Unity of Indonesia, 4. Democracy guided by the wisdom of deliberation, and 5. Social justice for all Indonesian people.