Incorporated Tri Pramana Philosophy on Learning Science in Elementary School Culture

Abstract

Tri Pramana, which is constituted of two major components, denotes the three life strengths to comprehend and believe in a certain event in Bhuwana Alit with manacikapura as the three powers of living beings, including (1) Bayu as the breath power, (2) Sabda as the sound power, and (3) Idep as the mind power. As delineated in Widhi Tatwa, Tri Pramana encompasses Praktyaksa Pramana, Anumana Pramana, and Agama Pramana (Sabda Pramana), which are possessed by humans, the most flawless life forms to realistically and abstractly grasp objective truths. The current study aims to incorporate the Tri Pramana principles into science learning by conducting a descriptive qualitative methodology, including a literature review, observation, interviews, and documentation. The results demonstrated the high relevance and effectiveness of Tri Pramana in science learning in elementary schools by incorporating the Upadesa and Whraspati principles Kalpa in Widhi Tatwa. Specifically, the three Tri Pramana elements were significantly interrelated to facilitate elementary students’ science learning.