Spiritual Vibrations and Vedic Philosophy as Foundations of Balinese Culture and Global Appeal: The Sakala-Niskala as Parā Vidyā-Aparā Vidyā Paradigm
Jurnal Kajian Bali December 5, 2025 I. K. Donder, Ketut Sudarsana, I. Dewa et al.
Bali's lasting global appeal stems from the spiritual vibrations generated by its sakala-niskala (visible-invisible) paradigm, which parallels the Parā Vidyā-Aparā Vidyā framework in Advaita Vedanta. Through rituals, this concept creates a dynamic vibrational field that shapes both the environment and visitors' consciousness. The research synthesizes classical Hindu philosophy with modern Vibration Theory, using ethnographic observations and interviews. Symbolic Interactionism helps explain how international tourists perceive these subtle energies. The analysis demonstrates that Bali's sustained attractiveness is directly tied to the systematic maintenance of this vibrational ecology, offering a new model for spiritual geography and suggesting that tourism governance should prioritize preserving these unique vibrations.