Minangkabau Natural History: An Examination of the Concepts of Luhak, Rantau, and the Natural Philosophy of Alam Takambang Jadi Guru

Abstract

Study This discuss Natural history of Minangkabau with focus on three draft main: nature, luhak, rantau, and philosophy natural the fish become a teacher. The Minangkabau people view natural No just environment physical, but rather source learning and guidance life. Principle This poured out in the proverb "Nature is overflowing" become a teacher who teaches that man must Study from nature, not conquer it. Minangkabau nature in general traditional divided into two large areas, namely darek (land) as center culture that includes Luhak Nan Tigo; Tanah Datar (luhak nan tuo), Agam (luhak nan tangah), and Lima Puluh Kota (luhak nan bungsu) as well as region as an expansion area outside darek who became place interaction with the outside world. Relationship between luhak and rantau nature each other complete, revealed in the principle of "darek" filled, region "driven". Tradition wandering for Minangkabau youth not just look for livelihood, but also the process of maturation and formation independence. Philosophy natural the fish so the teacher is pregnant meaning Study throughout life, where nature universe with all the phenomenon be come source knowledge that is not limited. Research This use method qualitative with approach studies literature, studying various source books, journals scientific, and documents relevant history. Research results show that draft nature, luhak, and region is One unity intact in form character and wisdom local Minangkabau society that remains sustainable until moment This.