The Concept of Sura in Kakawin Surantaka: Matrix and Models Analysis Based on Riffaterre's Semiotic Approach

Kakawin Surantaka is an Old Javanese poetic work composed in Bali, depicting a fragment of the Mahabharata during the Pandavas' exile in the forest. The narrative centres on Arjuna, who encounters and triumphs over various adversaries throughout his journey. This study explores the concept of s...

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Main Authors: Ida Bagus Anom Wisnu Pujana, I Nyoman Suarka, I Wayan Mulyawan
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Language:Indonesian
Published: Politeknik Negeri Bali 2025-03-01
Series:Soshum: Jurnal Sosial dan Humaniora
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Online Access:https://ojs2.pnb.ac.id/index.php/SOSHUM/article/view/2302
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I Wayan Mulyawan
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description Kakawin Surantaka is an Old Javanese poetic work composed in Bali, depicting a fragment of the Mahabharata during the Pandavas' exile in the forest. The narrative centres on Arjuna, who encounters and triumphs over various adversaries throughout his journey. This study explores the concept of sura (heroism) in the text, as it embodies significant heroic values that remain relevant in fostering patriotism today. Using a qualitative approach, this research employs descriptive analysis and Riffaterre’s semiotic framework, focusing on the matrix, models, and variants within the literary structure. The study identifies key first-level models representing sura, including pĕjah (death), wira (bravery), anugraha (blessing), and śakta (devotion or abandonment). These concepts are then re-actualized through their variants in the text. The findings reveal that sura in Kakawin Surantaka represents a heroic figure characterized by courage, strength, inner harmony, and spiritual blessings. Such a hero must overcome both external and internal adversaries to achieve physical and spiritual fulfilment, ultimately attaining true peace. Through the semiotic analysis of matrix, model, and variant elements, the kakawin conveys a profound moral and spiritual message: true heroism is rooted in perseverance and wisdom, leading to victory in life’s challenges.
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spelling doaj-art-80af892999374a6caaa693b049ccd4112025-08-20T02:18:23ZindPoliteknik Negeri BaliSoshum: Jurnal Sosial dan Humaniora2088-22622025-03-01151798810.31940/soshum.v15i1.79-88The Concept of Sura in Kakawin Surantaka: Matrix and Models Analysis Based on Riffaterre's Semiotic ApproachIda Bagus Anom Wisnu Pujana0I Nyoman Suarka1I Wayan Mulyawan2Universitas UdayanaUniversitas UdayanaUniversitas UdayanaKakawin Surantaka is an Old Javanese poetic work composed in Bali, depicting a fragment of the Mahabharata during the Pandavas' exile in the forest. The narrative centres on Arjuna, who encounters and triumphs over various adversaries throughout his journey. This study explores the concept of sura (heroism) in the text, as it embodies significant heroic values that remain relevant in fostering patriotism today. Using a qualitative approach, this research employs descriptive analysis and Riffaterre’s semiotic framework, focusing on the matrix, models, and variants within the literary structure. The study identifies key first-level models representing sura, including pĕjah (death), wira (bravery), anugraha (blessing), and śakta (devotion or abandonment). These concepts are then re-actualized through their variants in the text. The findings reveal that sura in Kakawin Surantaka represents a heroic figure characterized by courage, strength, inner harmony, and spiritual blessings. Such a hero must overcome both external and internal adversaries to achieve physical and spiritual fulfilment, ultimately attaining true peace. Through the semiotic analysis of matrix, model, and variant elements, the kakawin conveys a profound moral and spiritual message: true heroism is rooted in perseverance and wisdom, leading to victory in life’s challenges.https://ojs2.pnb.ac.id/index.php/SOSHUM/article/view/2302kakawinsurasemioticsmatrixmodelvariants
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The Concept of Sura in Kakawin Surantaka: Matrix and Models Analysis Based on Riffaterre's Semiotic Approach
Soshum: Jurnal Sosial dan Humaniora
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title The Concept of Sura in Kakawin Surantaka: Matrix and Models Analysis Based on Riffaterre's Semiotic Approach
title_full The Concept of Sura in Kakawin Surantaka: Matrix and Models Analysis Based on Riffaterre's Semiotic Approach
title_fullStr The Concept of Sura in Kakawin Surantaka: Matrix and Models Analysis Based on Riffaterre's Semiotic Approach
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title_short The Concept of Sura in Kakawin Surantaka: Matrix and Models Analysis Based on Riffaterre's Semiotic Approach
title_sort concept of sura in kakawin surantaka matrix and models analysis based on riffaterre s semiotic approach
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semiotics
matrix
model
variants
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