Majapahit's Bhinneka Tunggal Ika: Unity in Diversity

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the origins and meaning of Majapahit's famous motto, Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, first written by Mpu Tantular in his 14th-century poem Sutasoma. They discuss how the phrase reflected the empire's religious and cultural pluralism, its use of Old Javanese and Sanskrit, and its revival in modern Indonesia. The episode also touches on the poem's context, including the rivalry between Hindu Shaivism and Buddhism, and how the motto was chosen by Indonesia's founding fathers to embody national unity. #BhinnekaTunggalIka #MpuTantular #Sutasoma #Majapahit #IndonesianHistory #OldJavanese #Sanskrit #HinduBuddhist #NationalMotto #Indonesia #Kakawin #Trowulan #HayamWuruk #GajahMada #UnityInDiversity #History #FexingoHistory #SoutheastAsia #PalapaOath #AncientJava Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo