Javanese culture actually contains many valuable life philosophies. One of them is Hasta Brata (Eight Acts of Self Control) lesson. It is actually a leadership theory containing matters symbolized with objects or conditions of the nature. The eight acts are symbolized with Surya (the sun), Candra (the moon), Kartika (the star), Angkasa (the sky), Maruta (the wind), Samudra (the ocean), Dahana (the fire), and Bhumi (the earth).
1. Surya (the sun) shining brightly, playing role as the source of life. The leader shall be able to grow and develop the life power of the community in order to develop the state and nation.
2. Candra (the moon), shining in the dark night. A leader is to give spirit and motivation to his people both in happiness or sadness.
3. Kartika (the star), twinkling, being placed in high placed that can play role as the guidance/compass. A leader shall be a good example for his people and able to give direction to the people.
4. Angkasa (the sky), unlimited in wide, that is able to receive/accommodate anything comes to it. Principally, a leader shall have a sincere heart and able to control himself in accommodating/moderating all opinions, ideas, suggestions, and critics of his varied people.
5. Maruta (the wind), being present everywhere without differentiating the place and being able to fill in the empty space. A leader shall be closed/near to his people, without differentiating their level and status.
6. Samudra (the ocean/water), being large, being flat in its surface, being fresh in nature. A leader shall love his people and able to give protection to them, playing role as the place to get peace.
7. Dahana (the fire), being able to burn everything it touches. A leader shall have a power/authority and be brave enough to put truth in the first place.
8. Bhumi (the earth), being strong and generous, giving advantages/benefits to everyone who takes care of it. A leader shall be generous in serving his people so that they will not be disappointed.
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