Sejarah Lahirnya Pancasila

Summary

In this video, Arif Firmansyah introduces the history of Pancasila, the foundational philosophy of Indonesia. He explains that Pancasila, first proposed by Indonesia’s first president, Bung Karno, on June 1, 1945, emerged after extensive discussions in the BPUPKI session. The formulation of Pancasila led to the creation of the Jakarta Charter and the 1945 Constitution, which was ratified on August 18, 1945. Despite changes over time, Pancasila has remained a central guiding principle for Indonesia, reflecting the nation’s core values and worldview.

Takeaways

• 😀 Pancasila is the philosophical foundation of Indonesia, and it represents the nation's outlook on life (weltanschauung).
• 😀 Pancasila was first proposed by Bung Karno (Soekarno) on June 1, 1945, during a session of BPUPKI.
• 😀 The word 'Pancasila' was coined by a language expert and was introduced during Bung Karno's proposal on June 1, 1945.
• 😀 June 1 is now commemorated as the birth of Pancasila in Indonesia.
• 😀 The initial sessions of BPUPKI involved many debates, and no consensus was reached until Bung Karno presented his Pancasila proposal.
• 😀 A nine-member committee was formed to draft Indonesia's constitution and include Pancasila in the Jakarta Charter.
• 😀 The Jakarta Charter, which contained Pancasila, was established before the final ratification of Indonesia's constitution on August 18, 1945.
• 😀 Soekarno and Hatta were officially ratified as Indonesia's president and vice president during the same session that ratified the 1945 Constitution.
• 😀 Despite political and democratic changes over the years, Pancasila remains the foundation of the Indonesian state.
• 😀 Pancasila is not just a set of five principles recited during ceremonies; it is a fundamental ideology that underpins Indonesia's governance and culture.

Q & A

What is the significance of June 1 in relation to Pancasila?

June 1 is commemorated as the birth of Pancasila because it was the day Bung Karno first introduced the Pancasila proposal in 1945 during a meeting of BPUPKI.

Who was the main figure behind the creation of Pancasila?

Bung Karno, the first President of Indonesia, is credited with formulating Pancasila. His proposal became the foundation of Indonesia's independent state.

What was BPUPKI, and what role did it play in the birth of Pancasila?

BPUPKI (Badan Penyelidik Usaha-usaha Persiapan Kemerdekaan Indonesia) was a body formed to prepare for Indonesia's independence. It held meetings in May and June of 1945 to discuss the structure of the future state, leading to the formation of Pancasila.

Why was there a need to form a committee after Bung Karno's proposal?

After Bung Karno's proposal, a small committee was formed to finalize the formulation of the constitution and the Jakarta Charter, which would include Pancasila as the foundation of the Indonesian state.

What was the role of Muhammad Yamin and Soepomo in the formation of Pancasila?

Muhammad Yamin and Soepomo were among the early speakers who presented their ideas regarding the basis of Indonesia's independent state. However, their proposals did not gain full agreement until Bung Karno's speech.

When was Pancasila officially ratified as the foundation of Indonesia's state?

Pancasila was officially ratified on August 18, 1945, along with the 1945 Constitution, during the session of PPKI (Pusat Pengembangan Kemerdekaan Indonesia).

How has Pancasila influenced Indonesia's democratic process?

Pancasila has remained the foundation of Indonesia's state throughout various phases of the nation's democracy. It is not only a philosophical basis but also a guiding outlook on life for the Indonesian people.

What does the term 'Pancasila' mean?

The term 'Pancasila' is derived from two Sanskrit words: 'panca' meaning 'five' and 'sila' meaning 'principles.' It refers to the five foundational principles that Bung Karno proposed for the Indonesian state.

What is the connection between the Jakarta Charter and Pancasila?

The Jakarta Charter was a document that outlined the core values of Pancasila, which were incorporated into the Indonesian Constitution, establishing Pancasila as the official foundation of the state.

Why is Pancasila referred to as a 'weltanschauung' or 'outlook on life'?

Pancasila is described as a 'weltanschauung' because it is not just a set of principles, but a worldview that guides the philosophy and actions of the Indonesian nation, influencing its culture, governance, and social policies.