STRIVING FOR MODERNIZED BALINESE METRICS (GEGULAK)

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Balinese have built amazing residences and temples by using many tools. The tools are not only effective in a physical sense, also in the value of ethics. One of the tools is gegulak. The nearest same tool in ergonomics is anthropometrics. The gegulak and anthropometrics are used to humans to be humane. Besides gegulak, there is another tool named sikut natar. Lontar Asta Kosali is a kind of Balinese traditional book about material measurement to build a house, and Asta Kosala to build a temple. Even if studied further, this book does not merely determine measuring materials of the housing, but inherent in the spiritual aspects of measurement. Balinese understand that the three main standards are: nista, madya, and utama. They contain the physical and spiritual values. Balinese ancestors have been aware if the land they are living in is a small island, and lacks energy sources. As reflected in the ways of their life, these standards have been persevered on lontar, tools, buildings, arts genealogically and performing ceremonials. Since modernization influences to Balinese life, it has been decreasing many aspects of traditional values. Therefore, the kindness and power from ancient values should be integrated through mind over body. Balinese could be working side by side wisely for the sake of the quality of life.