The Interpretation of Purusa and Pradana in Judicial Resolution Regarding Disputes on Heirloom in Bali

Abstract

The concept of purusa and pradana in Hinduism and traditional life in Bali is meant to achieve the balance of peaceful life (shanty), reaching both worldly and spiritually happiness. On the other hand, disputes related to heirloom still exists, one of the cause of such disputes is the different understandings to the concept of purusa and pradana, whether in society or in judicial resolution made in the court. The different understanding of purusa and pradana in judicial resolution made in the court, has caused the violation of justice in society, not give the regulation certainly and the judicial judgment become useless in managing the existence and perpetuation of Balinese heirloom law according to Hinduism. Because of that, it needs the clarity and direction in the meaning of purusa and pradana in the inheritance that is understood by all ranks/all society classes in judicial resolution in the Court.

Keywords: Purusa, Pradana, Judicial Resolution, Custom Heirloom Dispute.