Traces of Advaita Vedānta in Balinese Hindu Theo-philosophy: A Hermeneutic Approach
Pharos Journal of Theology 2026 I. G. Suwantana, N. Perni, I. Agung et al.
This study aims to examine the traces of Advaita Vedānta teachings in Hindu theo-philosophy in Bali through a hermeneutic approach. The non-dualistic doctrine rooted in Śaṅkara’s thought has undergone transformation and adaptation within the Balinese local discourse, both textually and in religious practice. Tattwa manuscripts such as Tattwa Jñāna, Bhuwana Kosa, and Tuturan Bhatāra Rsi Agastya...