The atmosphere at the Religious Training Center (BDK) Semarang on Sunday morning was both solemn and heartwarming. Following his official visit at the National Waisak Dharmasanti Celebration at Candi Borobudur, the Director General of Hindu Community Guidance of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Prof. I Nengah Duija, took the opportunity to join civil servants and support staff in commemorating Indonesia’s Pancasila Day.
The ceremony, held on the ceremony yard of BDK Semarang, served as a living reflection of the inclusive values embodied in Pancasila. Participants included not only lecturers and administrative personnel, but also all supporting staff members, ranging from security officers to cleaning service personnel. Standing side by side in the same formation, they demonstrated that Pancasila belongs to all Indonesians without distinction.
The ceremony was led by the Head of the Religious Moderation and Human Resource Development Agency (BMBPSDM) of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Prof. Muhammad Ali Ramdhani, who served as the officiating officer. In his address, popularly known as Kang Dhani, he delivered the official message from the Head of the Pancasila Ideology Development Agency (BPIP).
The message conveyed a profound reminder of the importance of ensuring that public policies remain firmly rooted in social justice and responsive to the needs of those whose voices are often unheard.
“To ministers and regional leaders, I entrust Pancasila to your hands. Ensure that every public policy is grounded in social justice, fulfills the public sense of fairness, guarantees the rights of the most vulnerable members of society, and leaves no citizen feeling abandoned. We must continue to combat all forms of intolerance and radicalism that threaten our national harmony.”
This human-centered message served as a powerful reminder for all civil servants within the Ministry of Religious Affairs to deliver public services that are fair, inclusive, and accessible to all segments of society.
The spirit of the ceremony continued after its conclusion. In a warm and informal gathering, the Director General of Hindu Community Guidance and the Head of BMBPSDM interacted directly with employees, offering guidance and words of encouragement.
On that occasion, Prof. Duija highlighted the deep historical roots of Pancasila. He emphasized that the philosophy of living peacefully amid diversity is not a modern concept, but a legacy inherited from the archipelago’s ancient civilization.
“Pancasila was already mentioned as early as the 13th century in the Negarakertagama manuscript. Since that time, our ancestors understood the philosophy of how people could live together in harmony within a large and diverse nation,” he stated.
Prof. Duija added that Indonesia’s success in remaining a strong and united nation is inseparable from its commitment to preserving these foundational values.
“Alhamdulillah, Astungkara, this great nation has been governed based on the philosophy of Pancasila. As long as we remain faithful to these values, Indonesia will continue to prosper. May we always work sincerely for our country, for our faith, for society, and for our families,” he said.
The presence of senior Ministry of Religious Affairs leaders at BDK Semarang during the Pancasila Day commemoration was more than a ceremonial observance. It represented the living practice of Pancasila itself—human-centered leadership that honors history, upholds social justice, and embraces unity amid diversity.
Editor : I Made Juni Saputra
Photographer : I Gusti Ngurah Sathya Dharma
Contributed and Translated by Muhammad Mahmud Alhushori
