KAJIAN CERITA SANG JARATKARU (PERSPEKTIF TEOLOGI SOSIAL)

Humans as social beings are individuals who are mutually dependent on each other, both theologically and materially. Theological and material aspects appear in human behavior that are interconnected with each other to create certain goals based on an agreement and sacred literature as guidelines in carrying out social activities. To produce valid and reliable data, this paper is qualitative in style using the methods of observation, in-depth interviews and document studies. The collected data was then analyzed descriptively-qualitatively. So that the writing results are logical, objective and empirical. The series of steps carried out are reducing data, displaying data, verifying data, and interpreting research data. Related references really support the validity of a scientific work, therefore library techniques are also used through literature exploration on Google Scholar. From a writer's analysis, the story of Jaratkaru is a characterization of egocentrism that is concerned with self-liberation. But in his journey, a dilemma aspect arises because Sang Jaratkaru sees his ancestral spirit being tormented because he does not get married. This led to the breaking of the bonds of reincarnation and karmic ties of his ancestors. On this basis, Sang Jaratkaru decided to perform a marriage which aims to free the spirits of his ancestors from the bonds of suffering. The existence of this story illustrates that the marriage ceremony is absolutely necessary to dissolve the sins of the ancestors, so that they can be reincarnated again. Biologically, this story has an impact on human existence or the continuity of offspring, and theologically this story gives value to marriage as a sacred practice, and prioritizes the quality of male offspring.Keywords: Study, The Story of Sang Jaratkaru, Social Theology Perspective