RWA BHINEDA

Rwa Bhineda if we interpret every word, rwa means two and bhineda means different meaning, so rwa bhineda means two different things which aims to maintain the balance of the universe. As an example if there is a good thing, of course there is also a bad thing. Similarly, if there is night, will be balanced by the day, and if there is right, will be balanced by the presence of the left. This balance is very necessary and is believed to be the purpose of life, reaching the point of balance is Zero point is not empty, but full of the contents Zero. With the attainment of the point, is believed to achieve lasting happiness, where atman will merge with God.

Rwa Bhineda will not use differences as an excuse to show hostility or egoism. Differences are beautiful and must be balanced in order to create harmony for human life and for the universe. By keeping a balance between good and evil we can create prosperity in life. Broadly speaking, God created black as well as creating it's opposite of white. Just as good and evil, north-south, long-short, high-low and so on were created. Rwa Bhineda is a concept that show and embrace the need for differences in the world to create harmony and balance in the universe.

Balance of life is a concept that is fundamental. All that exists, both in the world of micro cosmos as well as in the world of macro cosmos are based on this concept. Similarly the visible world (sekala) or invisible world (niskala) does not escape following this concept of nature.

As its application in everyday life, if in this life we experience happiness or pleasure, it is not advisable to cocky and excessive proud, because these experiences are only temporary. At one point deep grief may visit us so let's not get deeply depressed as it will eventually be paid off and balanced out in the end. Happiness in another form might come one day.

We need to always strive to understand that in this world we will always find good and bad, no matter where we go, with varying levels or perhaps extremes. We can also find good and bad in everyone. What matters is the efforts we make to always do good for the sake of balance, well-being and happiness for all of us.

Balinese people always say “regardless of the value of happiness is sadness that will be felt, and vice versa”. So the mirror from Rwa Bhineda Philosophy, Balinese people can respond to problems more wisely.