SEGARA TANPA TEPI: REFELEKSI PENGEMBANGAN DIRI DALAM KARYA SENI TEATER TRADISIONAL BALI

Abstract

This research examines the concept of "segara without edges" in the context of traditional Balinese theater arts as a medium for reflection and self-development. The research problem raised is how the concept of "segara without edges" is interpreted and applied in the process of self-exploration by traditional Balinese theater actors. The aim of this research is to identify and analyze the meaning of "segara without edges" and reveal how this concept plays a role in self-development through traditional Balinese theater arts. The research method used is a qualitative approach with in-depth interview techniques, participant observation, and text analysis of traditional theater performances and scripts. Data was collected from various sources including theater artists, art observers, and documentation of traditional Balinese theater performances. The research results show that "segara without edges" has a deep philosophical meaning as a symbol of limitless self-exploration. In the fictional story "darma vast," which consists of three main elements, namely the vast sea, nyelisik sangkan paran, and margi muter, this concept is applied to describe spiritual journeys and self-development. The vast sea symbolizes the infinite depth of the soul, nyelisik sangkan paran reflects the search for the origins and purpose of life, while margi muter represents the winding path in the process of self-development. Through the application of these concepts in traditional Balinese theater, artists not only perform stories, but also experience a process of introspection and personal transformation.