Folk Story as a Media for Literacy and Education Based on Local Wisdom

The aim of this research is to describe education and local wisdom that can be explored through the literacy of the Ni Bawang and Ni Kesuna folklore.This research is qualitative and based on the phenomenological paradigm.The main focus is on the meaning and message of the object.Data is collected by recording documents, then analyzed hermeniutically and understood. The results of the research show that in the context of tatwa in the story, it is reflected in the teachings of the five çradhas, especially belief in Sang Hyang Widhi and the law of karma phala. In an ethical context, subha karma and asubha karma behavior are reflected. Subha karma behaviors include: tat twam asi; tri kaya parisuda; dasa niyama brata, namely ijya, dyana, and swadhyaya; and dasa yama brata, namely anresangsya or arimbawa, ksama, dama, ardjawa, priti, prasada, madurya, and mardawa. Asubha karma behavior includes sad ripu, namely kroda and lobha, and sad tatayi, namely rajapisuna. Panca çradha and subha karma behavior should be used as role models, while asubha karma behavior is not good and does not need to be imitated. The results of this research can shape the superior character of the next generation for the continuation of the cultural characteristics of a society, nation, and state.A strong culture and superior character reflect the identity of a society, nation, and state, which has an impact on prosperity, tranquility, and peace.Therefore, it is very important to explore the pearls of life contained in literary works and apply them in life, which will contribute greatly to achieving a golden Indonesia.The results of this research are presented descriptively using inductive-deductive techniques.