Hasta Brata: Classic Javanese Symbolic, Spiritual, and Ethical Leadership Teaching

By Ahmad Dzikran

Hasta Brata itself originates from the Sanskrit. Hasta means eight, and Brata refers to behavior or self-control. Hasta Brata symbolizes the qualities and characteristics of leadership within the eight elements of nature: earth, sun, fire, ocean, sky, wind, moon, and stars.

The term Hasta Brata is derived from the Hindu scripture, Manawa Dharma Sastra. The concept of leadership in the book states that the leadership of kings should align with the characteristics of gods. Hasta Brata thus became the standard for leadership during that time. It can be said that "Hasta Brata" can also function as a spiritual book or a spiritual leadership book.

When Islam entered Java island, the gods' values in Hasta Brata were adjusted to align with Islamic principles. The influence of Islam as a monotheistic religion transformed the concept of gods in Hasta Brata into the eight elements of nature. The existence of Hasta Brata as local wisdom emerged in various ancient books and manuscripts. The transformation of the qualities of gods into the eight elements of nature is recorded in the Pustaka Purwa manuscript.

You will gain numerous lessons, inspiration, and motivation from Hasta Brata. You can also utilize it as part of your leadership coaching material for your students. Studying Hasta Brata as a strategy and tactic of leadership can enrich your leadership mindset.

Therefore, this book can also serve as a motivational and spiritual book source for you, especially for leaders.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1717753329
• ISBN13: 9781717753328
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"