Vol. 2 No. 1 May 2018 The Perception Of Hindus In Denpasar City To The Abolition Of Sin In The Text Of Siva Puraana By: I Made Arsa Wiguna Institut Hindu Dharma Negeri Denpasar Email: [email protected] Received: Pebruary 24, 2017 Accepted: May 16, 2018 Published: May 31, 2018 Abstract The aims of this paper are to describe the form of abolition of sin in the text of Siva Puraana, the comprehension of Hindus about Siva Puraana, as well as the perception of Hindus in Denpasar City about the abolition of sin in Siva Puraana. The word ‘sin’ in Hindu’s terminology is well known as ‘papa’ which appeared and derived from asubha karma (bad behavior) of a human. Siva Puraana describes a lot of short holy texts (sloka) and stories about the abolition of sin by doing a devotion to the God Siva or by listening and reading the Siva Puraana text scripture. This research location was in Vrata Vijaya Ashram. The result of research, in general, was informant declared that sin couldn’t be able to be wiped out, but the possible reason is equaling it by a good behaviour (subha karma), and also all the moral education in Siva Puraana should be understood and implemented in daily life, so human will be exempted from a sin. Keywords: The Perception of Hindus, Abolition of Sin, the text of Siva Puraana I. Introduction beliefs derive from Veda Sruti and Smrti). Each of religious people should have a Two parts of Panca Sradha are Karmaphala core of beliefs as a basis in order to actualize and Punarbhava. Titib (2004: 281), declared the religious life. Hinduism also has the core as a basis of ethics and moral in Hinduism, of beliefs known as Panca Sradha (five Karmphala will influence the Punarbhava. 119 Vol. 2 No.1 May 2018 Regarding Karmaphala, there are three types svarga and neraka. The existence of those of Karmaphala, they are Sancita, Prarabda, texts that explain about sin caused by a bad and Kryamana. behavior should ideally be used as guidelines Netra (2009: 29), explained that Sancita by Hindus to protect the mind, words, and Karmaphala is the result of mankind behavior attitude as well. However, it is not in the past which has not received or enjoyed immediately lead the Hindus not to do a bad yet and still become seeds that determine and attitude. influence the current life. Prarabda Actually, it is impossible to wipe out the Karmaphala is a result of mankind behavior sin or donate it to others. Mankind is in this current life that has fully received or responsible for their own sin. Apte (Titib, enjoyed. Kriyamana Karmaphala is a result 2007: 260) explains that dosa or papa in of mankind behavior that has not received or English language is known as sin, in the enjoyed yet in this current life, so that it will Sanskrit language is known as papam, be received in the future life. patakam, kalmasam. In Jawa Kuno (Old Hindus believe that karma (act) Javanese language), dosa means dosa, determines the future life, while still alive or mistakes. Papa in Jawa Kuno language means after the death. The basic of that beliefness is dosa, bad habits, crime, mistakes, derive from Sarasamuccaya’s scripture which punishment/torture for sin. Apart from that, declared that only karma (act) will be Hindu’s literature only told about sin and the accompanying the Atman (soul in Hinduism effect. terminology) to the last place (svarga or Manava Dharmasastra (VIII.381) neraka, heaven or hell, but in Hinduism, the declared that there is no bigger crime than last purpose is the unity of Atman and killing Brahmana (part of Catur Varna who is Brahman called Moksha). Even though learning Veda and leading a Yajna svarga and neraka are not stated explicitly in ceremonial), so don’t ever think to do it Panca Sradha, Hindus believe the existence (Pudja and Tjokorda Rai Sudharta, 1976: of that places by the explanation in those 515). texts, like Smrti such as Itihasa, Puraana, Slokantara (75-78), classified 4 types of Slokantara, Sarasamuccaya and others. sin ie: 1) Pataka (small sin), such as abortion, Subha karma (good behavior) will killing other people, ran the girl by force, deliver atman to the bright place (svarga), and married before the eldest brother or sister get the asubha karma (bad behavior) will deliver married; 2) Upapataka (fair sin), such as atman to the dark place called neraka. Asubha killing the cow, killing the young girl, killing karma will arise a sin and influence the karma children, killing parents and older human, phala and punarbhava (cycle of birth setting fire to the house with the owners; 3) repeatedly). This matter is also explained in Mahapataka (big sin), such as killing a Atma Prasangsa scripture, ie someone who Brahmana, drinking alcohol, stealing a gold, loved to conduct a cockfighting, so that in the killing the teacher, raping a girl until die; 4) future life, he will be born as a rooster’s food Atipataka (the biggest sin), such as raping the (Ginarsa, 2002: 23). Slokantara’s scripture own daughter, own mother, breaking the holy also describes the characteristic of birth from or devotion place (Sudharta, 2003: 252-259). 120 Vol. 2 No.1 May 2018 Bhagavadgita (XVI. 21), declares that Siva Puraana is worth to study about in order kama (desire), krodha (anger), and lobha not to doubt about sin’s abolition. So that it (greedy) are the three entrances to hell, and made researcher feel the interest to study those should be avoided. However, in some about Hindus perception about the abolition Puraana, there is a different opinion about of sin in Siva Puraana’s text. sin. A sinful human could be achieved and There are three main cases in this lived in God’s places just because doing a research ie: 1) The form of abolition in Siva good thing, for example, a thief who cleans up Puraana text; 2) The comprehension of the Visnu temple to disappear his footprint Hindus in Denpasar City about Siva Puraana there, and then after the death, he was picked text; 3) The perception of Hindus in Denpasar up by Yama’s troop (The Gods of death and City about the abolition of sin in Siva justice in Hinduism), but finally on the way to Puraana text. Yama’s place, Visnu’s troop stop it and bring the soul of that thief to Vaikuntha (Gods II. Methods Visnu place). Some of the stories in Puraana This research location was in Vrata text have a similarity with Lubdaka story by Vijaya Ashram, in Jl. Siulan Gg. Nusa Indah Mpu Tanakung. III No. 3. This ashram was chosen due to there Siva Puraana as one of the eighteen is a reading session of Siva Puraana routinely Mahapuraana also describes the abolition of every month and also devotion of Gods Siva sin. It tells about Brahmana’s wife who was and all the manifestation as well. The primary sinful, while she was alive, got a good place data resources were derived from informant in Gods Siva place (Kailash) just because she related to the sin abolition in Siva Puraana and listened to Siva Puraana’s reading session also the perception about it. The secondary unintentionally. Siva Puraana is certainly data resources were gotten from journals, believed a divine revelation directly from researchers, and literatures regarding this Gods Siva. There is a statement in one of Siva research’s object. Puraana’s sloka telling that “by reading Collecting data technique was also several texts in Siva Puraana, then mankind conducted by doing nonparticipant will be free from any kind of sin, and the good observation and deeply interview regarding people will getting lofty only by reading and this research topic to the management of listening to this holy Siva Puraana. Its gonna Vrata Vijaya Ashram, devotee, students, and be the big question due to its impossible to Hinduism academician in Denpasar City. wipe out the sin. Documentation study was also done, such as Reading Siva Puraana used to do in a a gallery of the event in this ashram or linga special place like an ashram, and in this case, as a devotion object. The research instrument research location was located at Vrata Vijaya was the researcher itself due to qualitative Ashram, Penatih, Denpasar City. This ashram research. Analysis technique used was Miles was chosen because the reading activity of and Huberman’s model. Siva Puraana text was conducted routinely and this ashram also devoted to Gods Siva and all the manifestation. The abolition of sin in 121 Vol. 2 No.1 May 2018 III. Result and Discussion b. Spiritual teacher/Acarya: Sri Hasta 3.1 General Description of Research Dala (Drs. Ketut Murdana, M.Si) Location c. Head of Asram: Drs. Dewa Putu Vrata Vijaya Ashram was formally Mertha, M.Si declare by Mahaguru Sri Jaya Nara on d. Deputy Head of Ashram: Made October 14th, 2008 and use the traditional Mahardika architecture of Bali. This ashram was led by a e. Secretary: Gede Sudarpa spiritual teacher named Guru Sri Hasta Dala. f. Treasurer: Gede Arda Devotion in this ashram is especially directed g. Main Members: to Gods Siva and the manifestation in the Komang Suriadi form of holy linggams (Gods Siva’s symbol). Ida Bagus Astawa Those holy linggams are: 1) Sri Karnath as Agung Putri the Gods Siva aspect to protect this universe; Ni Ketut Suriani 2) Air Lingga as a place to beg a holy water Ni Luh Sukiartini from the Mother Nandini to sublime ourself; The other members are around 240 3 Sri Nandini as Gods Siva aspect which gives people a prosperous to the mankind; 4) Lingga Guru Source: Secretary of Ashram functioned to respect Sad and Sat Guru; 5) Beji as a place to clean up ourselves before 3.2 Form of Sin Abolition in Siva doing a devotion; 6 Graha Guru as a place to Puraana’s Text welcome and sublime Sad and Sat Guru; 7: Sin abolition in Siva Puraana’s text Linggam Siva, Ganesha, and Hanuman as a is written in short holy text (sloka) and central point of devotion; 8) Mandala as a become an interesting story ie: Gods Siva’s shakti symbol which is spread a. Glory of Sivaratri out to all corner. This place functioned as a b. Vedanidhi place for meditation, japa, and the other c. Yama’s Obligation special activity. One of those linggams is as d. Result of Mentioning God’s name shown in the picture below. (Siva) Picture 1. Sri Nandini e. Ganesha’s birth f. The greatness of Mahabala g. Achieving a good goal by women outside the caste h. The greatness and glory of Mahabala i. The Greatness of the other Siva’s Lingga j. Siva Puraana in Rudra Samhita part Documentation I Made Arsa Wiguna, 2017 I Chapter I.38 (The Greatness of Vrata Vijaya Ashram is well managed Siva Puraana) and the managements are as follow: k. Chapter IV.37, 38, 44, 46, 49, 50, a. Maha Guru: Maha Guru Sri Jaya Nara 51, 52, 53, 59, 60, 71 (Narada went (Wayan Sujaya, S.Ag); 122 Vol. 2 No.1 May 2018 to Vaikunta dan come accross y. Chapter XI.19, 58 (The way to Visnu over there) Praise Linggam and create an l. Chapter VI.2 (Description of offerings) Mahapralaya’s Character and who z. Chapter XII.14 (An explanation is Visnu actually) about various temples of the Gods m. Chapter XVIII.24 (Redemption of Siva) mistakes from Gunanidhi) aa. Chapter XIV.44 (An explanation n. Siva Puraana in Rudra Samhita part about the holy fire ceremony/ II Chapter VI.1 (Praise sung by agnihotra) Sandhya and Sandhya get the grace bb. Chapter XV.32 (An explanation from Siva) about terms, time, and place for o. Chapter XX.38 (Wedding of Siva conducting Devayajna and others) and Sati) cc. Chapter XVI.43, 63, 64, 67, 113, p. Chapter I.10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 23, 25, 115 (Someways to worship Gods 38, 42, 45 (The Greatness of Siva Statue and the result) Purana) dd. Chapter XVII.11, 53, and 147 q. Chapter II.1, 2, 5, 6, 13, 37, 39-40 (The Greatness of Om syllables (Liberation of Devaraja) and five syllables mantra) r. Chapter IV.1, 15, 40 (Liberation of ee. Chapter XVIII.148, 149, 162 (The Cencula) nature of bonding, and liberation, s. Chapter V.50 (Liberation of and the majesty of Siva) Binduga) ff. Chapter XIX.19, 20, 21 (The t. Siva Puraana in Vidyesvara Greatness of Worship To The Siva Samhita Chapter II.2, 3, 4, 20, 23, Lingga Statue Made of Clay) 36, 40, 43, 45 (The Answer that gg. Chapter XX.42, 43, 64, 65 (The Given To Answer the Doubt of the Way to Worship Lingga Statue Rsi) Made of Clay by Saying Vedic u. Chapter V.3, and 31 (The Mantra) Greatness of Siva Lingga Siva hh. Chapter XXII.13, 18, 27, 28, 29 Lingga) (The rule of sharing Naivedya v. Chapter VIII.18 (Forgiveness of Siva with others, and the Grandeur Siva to Brahma) of the Bilva Tree) w. Chapter IX.20, 26, 34 ii. Chapter XXIII.6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15, (Inauguration for Siva as 17, 22-24, 27-31, 35-37, 39, 41-44 Mahesvara) (The Greatness of Rudhraksa Tree x. Chapter X.37 (The disappearance abd Siva’s Name) of Siva after explaining the five jj. Chapter XXIV.19, 20, 51, 52, 53, obligations of God, and the 55, 56, 76 (The Greatness of Hoky Omkara mantra on Brahma, and Ashes) Visnu) 123 Vol. 2 No.1 May 2018 kk. Chapter XXV.9, 19, 32, 48, 54, 64, aaa. Chapter XI.31-33 (Kumara's 66, 70, 71 (The Greatness of Victory and Death of Bana and Rudhraksa Seed) Pralamba) ll. Siva Puraana in Rudresvara bbb. Siva Puraana in Rudra Samhita Samhita Parvatikhanda Part III Yudha Kanda Part V Chapter I Chapter I until LV. Start form until LIX. Start from Chapter III. Chapter I.3, 23 and 24 42 and 54 (Tripura’s Virtue) (Himacala’s Wedding) ccc. Chapter IV.35 (Tripura’s mm. Chapter III.5 (Praise that offered Initiation) by Visnu and the other Gods) ddd. Chapter XI. 4 (Prayers of the nn. Chapter IV.49 and 50 (Mahadewi Gods) is Entertaining the Gods) eee. Chapter XXV. 21, 27, 35, and oo. ChapterVI.52 (Parvati’s Birth) 36 (Prayers of the Gods) pp. Chapter VIII.49 (Conversation fff. Chapter XXVI. 57, 58, and 61 between Naradha and Himalaya) (The disappearance of Gods qq. Chapter XXI.35 and 36 (Narada Visnu’s Illusion) Teaches Parvati about Tapasya) ggg. XXVII. 3 (Sankhacuda’s Birth) rr. Chapter XXIV.73 (Siva Agree to hhh. Siva Puraana Chapter LVI.28 Married with Parvati) (Bana Sura is Achieving Position ss. Chapter XXIX. 2 (Dialog between as Gana of Gods Siva) Siva and Sakti) iii. Chapter LVII. 66, 67, and 73 (The tt. Chapter XXXIX. 2 (The Gods Killing of Gaja Sura) Arrive at Kailas Attending Siva’s jjj. Chapter LVIII. 47 and 50 (The Invitation and Siva Starting the Killing of Dundubhi Nirhrada) Preparation) kkk. Chapter LIX. 40 (The Killing of uu. Chapter XLII.31 (Story is Telling Vidala and Utpala) about the Meeting between Siva and Himawan) 3.3 Comprehension of Hindus in vv. Chapter XLIV.97 (Mena Regained Denpasar City about Siva Puraana’s Consciousness) Text ww. Chapter XLV. 8 (The Historically, Purana began to flourish in appearance of Siva which is very the era of Hindu renaissance in India handsome and the whole people (Mahajan and Majumdar inside Phalgunadi, are happy) 2013: 39). Then Titib (2004: 14 explained that xx. Chapter LIV. 72 and 78 (An etymologically Puraana comes from the word Explanation abput Obligation of a pura meaning ancient, and ana meaning to Holy Wife) say. Puraana is defined as an ancient history yy. Chapter LV. 31-34 (Siva Back to that tells the birth and life of the Gods, kings, Kailas) and Rsi. Each puraana story essentially zz. Chapter I.7 (Loving Game of Gods contains religious education. Siva) 124 Vol. 2 No.1 May 2018 Similarly, described by Sivananda than the attractiveness of a woman. (2003: 26), that Puraana in general aims to Sravana also will be effective if popularize the religion of the Vedas, which someone joins in a collection of saints. contain the essence of Vedic teachings. The b. Kirtana is expressing the greatness of goal is to cram the minds of the layman about Siva, his attributes, being, his name, the Vedic teachings and to awaken their etc., in a holy way by telling the story devotion to God through concrete examples, of his greatness, singing hymns of myths, stories, legends, the lives of saints, praise to him, even by using the kings and great men, figurative stories and the language in daily life. historical sequence of major events. The wise c. Manana is a meditation on his form. If use this to describe the principles of eternal all of these ways happen, then religion. Sivayoga or union with Siva will be Correspondingly, Saraswati (2009: achieved. But not everyone can do 251), describes the Puranas as the that, so there is an easier way to reach "Magnifying Glass" of the Vedas because the liberation itself. In Siva Puraana they enlarge the small images into big Chapter V.1-17, it is explained that the drawings. The Vedic teachings listed in small person who is unable to perform the statements that are enlarged and elaborated in three prescribed rituals to attain the form of stories or anecdotes within the liberation, should make a Siva Lingga, Puranas. and worship him daily. Lord Siva is Siva Puraana is one of 18 worshiped with his phallus and his Mahapuraana which describes the majesty of own form. Siva and Lingga. The book of Siva Puraana Based on the observations in the Vrata consists of 7 Samhita namely Vidyesvara, Vraya Ashram, worship is done periodically Rudra, Satarudra, Kotirudra, Uma, Kailasa, every month, the 7th is the worship of and Vayaviya Ganesha, the 10th worship of Bhatara Siva, the The glory of Siva Puraana as stated by 13th worship of Mother Parwathi, and the 27th Sanjaya (2010: xv), that Siva Purana was worship day of the teacher. The means used honored as a great Puraana because of its are: pejati, accompanied by bungkak gading contents explaining the ritual of Siva worship. or the other means at best. Generally the This Puraana perceived Siva as the eternal devotees in the ashram has a good principle, the supreme god, cosmic soul, and comprehension of the worship to Siva and his the buffer of the universe. manifestation. It can be seen from the Broadly speaking, there are three explanation of Dewa Putu Merta (Interviewed ways to achieve liberation (attaining union on August 10th, 2017) with Siva) namely: "Siva Puraana is about the life of God a. Sravana or imagine and meditate on (Siva). The meaning of Siva in this case his sacred name, listening to all the that is according to the concept of Tri stories, words of praise related with Purusa (Parama Siva that cannot be Siva in any way, anywhere, that will imagined, Sada Siva in its manifestation always produce a fascination more as Tri Murti i.e. Brahma Vishnu and Siva, 125 Vol. 2 No.1 May 2018 that gives life to the universe and its The worship of Siva is also done by making contents). Siva linga along with His manifestations, and Another statement came from Gede the worship of Siva is also accompanied by a Sudarpa who’s also one of the ashram's dance that aims to worship and glorify Siva devotees and managers (interviewed on and His aspects. August 10th, 2017): Anggre (interviewed on August 3rd, "I like to read Siva Puraana including the 2017 gave a statement as follows: dharmawacana collection of the Grand "I only have a few books of Siva Puraana, Master and believe in the content of it. I and read it not too often, only in my spare like God Siva because He is not tied to time. I am interested in reading Siva worldly treasures seen from His Puraana to know how to worship Siva. The appearance that does not use gold and essence of His teaching is about how to other jewelry. In general, the content of live life and the achievement of life the Siva Puraana text is about the life and (heaven and hell). By reading Siva lila of God Siva. The reading of some Puraana, I get the benefit of the ordinance sloka from Siva Puraana in Vrata Wijaya guidelines for living in the world. Related ashram was done at the time of Siva to the ethics in the reading of Siva Puraana, worship on the 10th followed by the I see that the Siva Puraana can be read explanation of the sloka by Guru Sri everywhere as long as it is comfortable, it Hasta Dala, so that the devotees is also deppend on the reader's own understand the intent of it. The reading atmanastuti (peace of mind). The rules in was done in the front of Guru Sri Hasta reading Siva Puraana must be considered Dala and the devotees". in order to get benefit by reading it. In my In line with the teachings of Siva opinion, anyone can read it, beside its Puraana, there are three main ways to attain essence, Siva Puraana also contains moral liberation or unification with Siva: 1) teachings. In Siva Puraana, the devotion is Sravana; 2) Kirtana; and 3.Manana. These directed to God Siva, but it is only as a three ways have been done in Vrata Vijaya perception that helps to understand the Ashram as well. Sravana with the recitation essence contained" of Siva Puraana at the time of Siva worship on Similarly, Saputra as a student at one of the 10th of each month, listening to the the Hindu universities in Denpasar City stated majesty of Siva, the words of praise for Siva, that he did not have Siva Puraana but the body posture in reciting the praise through sometimes took the time to read Siva Puraana. the reading of Siva Puraana is the form of According to him, in each Puraana, it glorifies Sravana's application. Then Kirtanam that is each Gods who is considered to have by singing praises to Siva like one of song everything, but basically in the teachings of called Swari Sundaram which aims to glorify Hinduism all the Gods are honored as a the soul, glorify the greatness of the beautiful, manifestation of Brahman or Ida Sang Hyang liberate the worldly bonds, namely satwam, Widhi Wasa in accordance with own function, rajas, tamas. Manana is done with meditation so to learn and understand the essence of while repeating the holy name of God Siva. Brahman (Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa) and 126 Vol. 2 No.1 May 2018 all His manifestations, we should read and that the Puraana’s reading is always study about Puraana, including Siva Puraana blessed and could be implemented in which essentially teaches about the majesty daily life. Basically, everyone can read and omnipotence of God Siva. The benefit of Siva Puraana. In Siva Puraana, the studying Siva Puraana according to him is by bhakti’s form of the people to God is the doing any positive deeds according to the majesty of God Siva. I think it is normal teachings of Siva Puraana, will definitely get because by reading and listening to a positive reward as well. Puraana we are taught to strengthen our Related to the ethics of reading Siva sraddha (belief) against the path we Puraana, according to him, it could be read choose according to our heart". anywhere because knowledge cannot be limited by space and time, but of course, there 3.4 Hindus Perception in Denpasar are rules that must be followed in reading Siva City about the Abolition of Sin in Siva Puraana. It is based on the sloka in Puraana’s Text Sarasamuccaya, which states that the Vedas Siva Puraana explains the majesty are afraid of people with little knowledge so and journey of Lord Siva, also describing the that it is very important for anyone who wants various forms about the abolition of sins to read Siva Puraana to pass the Pawintenan which are contained in the form of sloka. As Saraswati (Sanctification) process as a form explained on the previous chapter, the of niskala (unseen circumstances) cleansing. abolition of sins can be done only by listening One of the academics at Denpasar or reading Siva Puraana, even a brahmana Higher Education, Widyasena, has a different who does not perform his obligation as well, understanding of Siva Puraana as follows: his sin was wiped out by listening to Siva "By reading Siva Puraana, I know about Puraana's recitation. By reading this Siva the majesty of God Siva, and as I know, Puraana, someone will be free from sins. Siva Puraana consist of the three things After enjoying all the worldly pleasures then that is about the majesty of Siva as the will reach Siva's palace. ultimate reality, the creation of the It is only by listening to Siva universe and the way of reaching Siva. Puraana's recitation, someone has benefited By reading Siva Puraana I can open my as well as the implementation of Rajasuya and heart to continue to be good with sincere Agnistoma. Those who listen to Siva Puraana caring towards others and the will become a nobleman, surely could be environment. Related to the ethical considered as a manifestation of Rudra, one reading of Siva Puraana, that can be read of Siva's manifestations. Someone who wants anywhere, as long as the place is clean liberation is suggested to listen to that sacred and holy. Before reading Siva Puraana, Siva Puraana with great adoration. If someone someone should perform the Siva puja does not have enough time to listen to Siva with namasmaranam Siva, such as Om Puraana on a daily life, so that could listen to Namah Sivaya's mantra, Sivoham and it in certain holy months. other Siva Mantra and ending also with Someone who listens to Siva Siva Namasmaranam and meditation so Puraana’s recitation, even if only 48 minutes, 127 Vol. 2 No.1 May 2018 or half of that time, even a quarter of that time, and of course to be a better person. Therefore, or even a moment, will not get hurt. The house it will not repeat the same sin because it has where the texts of Siva Puraana are kept will understood and practice the teachings of Siva be sacred. He can destroy the sins of the directly. It added that holy knowledge, karma inhabitants of the house. A sinner remains jnana, fasting, and self-control are the keys to sinful until hears Siva Puraana with great liberation. Mother is a person who should be worship. glorified according to Siva Puraana because Related to the abolition of sin the mother will protect and love. Doing puja according to Sudarpa (interviewed on August will reach the union between Atman with 10th, 2017), it can only be done by doing good Paramatman, sukha tanpa wali dukha. When because it can compensate for the sins that souls have risen by knowing the sacred have been done. The existence of the story knowledge then the souls will know the Soul about the abolition of sin in the text of Siva of the Great. Puraana according to him, aims to improve Widyasena has a different perception sradha (believes) and bhakti of Hindus about sin abolition in Siva Puraana especially Siva worshipers. The teachings of (interviewed on September 2nd, 2017), he Jnana Buda Siva taught in this ashram aims to states that similar with the any other Puraana, increase the understanding of the attributes of Siva Puraana can wipe out all the sins God, knowing that God exists within and committed by a man as in the story of outside of self that raises the ministry to Chencula who saved her husband and in the oneself and others, and of course, this can story of Dewaraja in Siva Puraana. Someone erode slowly the sins ever committed by not will be forgiven even if he only reads and repeating them. listens to just a little bit of Siva Puraana, but Meanwhile, according to Guru Sri it would be even better if the truthful and good Hasta Dala (interviewed on July 23rd, 2017), doctrine implied in Siva Puraana can also be the word for the removal of sin in the Siva well implemented in daily life. Further, Puraana text should not be misunderstood. according to Widyasena, all sins can be wiped The sin actually cannot be wiped out, but the out by worshiping Siva, because the teachings sinful man has indeed enjoyed his bad karma of religion and God are a form of human through the events that afflict him or the belief in His majesty. The abolition of sin in problems in his life and will be cleansed of his Siva Puraana as proof of Siva's form of power thoughts, words, and deeds by reading and as the ultimate reality can bring happiness and understanding the teachings of Siva Puraana. strength in breaking away from earthly bonds If reading Siva Puraana without practicing it, and destroying sin. In principle, almost all then the result is less than maximum. At Vrata human actions are based on their belief in an Vijaya Ashram, Siva's teachings are not only object. Similarly, with Siva's blessing as the understood but well-practiced, so that ultimate reality, if belief in Siva can wipe out devotees get positive benefits from such all sins committed and give happiness, then it worship such as increasing concentration, will happen. Like a child who trusts his father adding feelings about and being peaceful, to give him happiness. being able to control emotions, to be healthier 128 Vol. 2 No.1 May 2018