Integration of Yadnya Values from Mahabharata Stories in Students' Character Education

Abstract

This research departs from the discourse in Hindu religious education and character education, which emphasizes the importance of integrating religious values into learning practices. The focus of this study is the integration of Yadnya values from the Mahabharata story in the formation of students' characters. The purpose of the research is to describe how the process of internalizing Yadnya values can be implemented in cooperative learning-based learning and its impact on strengthening character education. This study uses a descriptive, qualitative approach, including interviews, observation, and literature review. The research hypothesis states that cooperative learning, grounded in a value source from the Mahabharata, can improve students' cognitive understanding, affective attitudes, and moral behavior. The results show that students can identify the values of sacrifice, honesty, loyalty, and respect, and practice them through group interactions. Critical analysis shows that these findings not only strengthen constructivist theory but also make a new contribution to the development of Hindu religious education by contextualizing the use of classical texts. The conclusion of this study confirms that integrating Yadnya values into cooperative learning is relevant and important for strengthening character education and has the potential to serve as an alternative model for curriculum innovation grounded in culture and religious values.