The Local Wisdom of Batak Toba through the Philosophy of Dalihan Na Tolu in a Kinship Environment

Abstract

Local wisdom is a wisdom of noble values that is still wise and relies on a philosophy of behavior and ethics. Batak Toba has a wisdom that regulates the system and life patterns of others, known as Dalihan Na Tolu. This paper discusses how the Dalihan Na Tolu philosophy affects the kinship system in the Batak Toba community and its benefits for the wider community. To interpret the data, this paper uses a qualitative method with a content analysis approach to analyze in depth what is in a discussion in the text, which can be grouped according to the theme or material to be studied. Dalihan Na Tolu is connected from the old belief of the Batak Toba tribe to Mula Jadi Na Bolon (God of the universe) who also rules the three realms, namely the heavens, the earth and after death. Dalihan Na Tolu has a philosophy, namely somba marhula-hula, manat mardongan tubu, and elek marboru”. It means that every Batak person must respect / obey his wife's family, be careful with family members and be obedient to his husband's side. The cultural system of dalih na tolu is required to behave helping or caring for relatives at every opportunity and this behavior for the Toba Batak people is perceived as a high value and is also a noble and noble act. In fact, the Dalihan Natolu philosophy is not only for the Batak people, because fair, social and religious values are the needs of every human being.

Developing textbook of basic science concepts based on ethnoscience Dalihan Natolu

“…The image on the cover of the textbook shows the local wisdom of Dalihan Natolu. In the book, there are activities for each material contained in it, namely in the form of forming group discussions by following the natolu pretext interaction pattern (Fitri et al, 2023;Harianja & Sudrajat, 2021). This pattern was developed with the hope that students understand the concept of Dalihan Natolu as local wisdom that must be protected and preserved (Permatasari et al, 2021;Suastra et al, 2017).…”

“…The core part of this book consists of subtitles, descriptions of material based on Natolu's ethnoscience (Harianja & Sudrajat, 2021), example questions (Wolverton et al, 2014), additions to the latest science or technology and practice questions related to the sub-material being studied. As well as the closing page of the required attachments, bibliography, and author biodata.…”

“…The strategy to overcome the problems above is to conduct research on the development of basic science concepts textbooks based on Dalihan Natolu's ethnoscience which can be used to increase students' interest in learning in basic science concepts courses (Zidny et al, 2020). Dalihan Natolu is a pattern of social interaction of the Batak tribe in social relations between individuals, families, and society (Arwita et al, 2017;Fitri et al, 2023;Harianja & Sudrajat, 2021). The kinship system consists of Hula-hula, Dongan Tubu, and Boru which have different duties and functions, both rights and responsibilities.…”

Java and Batak Rajawi Spiritual Human

“…With Rajawi dignity, every individual must indeed be bound by the kinship system and customary norms, but as sons and daughters of the king who have the freedom to develop themselves, develop visions and ambitions in life and freely pursue achievements (Harianja and Sudrajat, 2021).…”