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Sunday, 23 December 2012

Hastabrata: Complex Leadership Philosophy and Ideal

Hastabrata itself comes from Sanskrit. Hasta means eight and Brata the behavior or actions of self-control. Hastabrata leadership symbolize the eight natural elements, namely earth, sun, fire, ocean, sky, wind, moon, and stars. Each element defines each Hastabrata ideal characteristics of a leader.

Leadership does have its own uniqueness to the discussion. As performed by the team of Action Plan SP2MP at GSP some time ago on Hasta Brata Leadership Workshop: Bringing Back Local Wisdom-Based Leadership with 100 participants.

Workshop Hasta Brata give treats exciting events in terms of the concept through planning activities. Not only the material and discussions, participants also get a symbol Hastabrata through the elements of theatrical performance art Hastabrata leadership.

History Hastabrata
Hastabrata The term comes from the Sanskrit Hindu scriptures, Manawa Dharma Sastra. Hastabrata concept in the book is that the leaders of the imperial act in accordance with the character of the gods. Hastabrata became a benchmark of leadership in that period.

When the religion of Islam to enter the island of Java, the great value of the gods as Hastabrata element was adjusted to the principles of Islam as a religion of monotheism Islam.Pengaruh change the concept of gods in Hastabrata into eight elements of nature. The existence Hastabrata as local wisdom appears in some ancient books and manuscripts. Transformation properties into eight elemental gods of nature itself noted in manuscript Pustakaraja Purwa.

Sublime value Hastabrata
Here are eight natural elements Hastabrata leadership:

1. Earth
As a place of life, the earth provides all the basic needs of living things. Earth is a solid and always gives to all beings. Like the earth, the leader must be able to give and sturdy. Giving selflessly to the community that he Ayomi and be the first to be reliable.

2. Sun
Through sunlight creatures on earth able to live and move. Always get energy from the sun, allowing living things to grow and flourish. Leaders provide energy in the form of a vision, goals, and reasons for any such decision. Giving just as the sun is giving continuously, until he did not realize that it has done a lot for others.

3. Fire
Fire has a clear legal, it burns whatever is touching it. Although it is destructive, it is a natural element fairest among others. The nature of fire spontaneously but stable reflects the courage and conviction. Bold and confident to 'destroy' the problems that arise in the future. In addition, the nature of fire that appears when a problem also represents firmness and courage in management decision-making.

4. Ocean
Downstream for all streams. Though not all rivers carrying runoff. However, the oceans receive water from any river, whether it's dirty or clean. Like the ocean, the leader is a person who opens his eyes and pkiran widely. Receive opinions from around the mark of a leader to respect others.

Ocean also process all the water content in the depths of the river water. So also with the leader. He did not swallow it raw input coming. By thinking carefully all opinions there, leaders are able to acquire new knowledge of the surrounding area.

5. Sky
Unlike the horizon or the horizon, the horizon is only an optical illusion because of the limitations of the human sensory organs. The sky is the roof of truth for the earth. The sky is the horizon. He is a symbol for the breadth of knowledge. A figure that symbolizes the sky has the competence, ability, and skills that can be taught to others.

6. Wind
The wind can blow anywhere. He formed when there is a difference in air pressure. The leader is a person presence and influence can be felt by the surrounding. The existence of the leader is not as simpol of power. He was a man who jumped a problem and care about the conditions encountered.

7. Month
Months can only be seen at night. When looking at the moon, there is a sense of peace in the dark. The leader must be a person who gives peace to the surroundings. Comfortable sense of peace and make the heart gembira.Juga gives hope about when all the conditions giving despair.

8. Star
One of nature's most beautiful elements that can be seen when the evening. Not only beautiful, it gives direction of the wind to those in need. Becomes the leader and guide for the environment. Being a director means to be an inspiration to others. Being a leader means having the inspiration of the basic principles the spirit of leadership.

Complex and Ideal
Hastabrata is one of the most complex leadership philosophy that exists today. Not only is complex, with a philosophy of Java Hastabrata brings several advantages as a concept of leadership. With all the above properties, the leader of the eight characteristics Hastabrata is bringing the most ideal leadership traits.

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