Mataram, August 31, 2025 – The State Hindu Institute of Gde Pudja Mataram (IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram) was honored to host the Director General of Hindu Community Guidance at the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Prof. Dr. Drs. I Nengah Duija, M.Si., in a Performance Motivation Development Program for structural and functional officials on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Held at the 2nd-floor meeting hall of the Rectorate Building, the event gathered the entire leadership line of IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram. Rector Prof. Dr. Ir. I Wayan Wirata, A.Ma., S.E., M.Si., M.Pd. opened the session with warm appreciation for the Director General’s presence despite his demanding national agenda. He also called on all officials to carefully absorb and follow up on the directions that would be delivered.
In his keynote address, Prof. Duija conveyed a series of inspiring messages. He underlined the importance of campus branding as the backbone of institutional progress, encouraging every unit to formulate clear strategies for the future. He also highlighted the value of collaboration, stating that policies from the Ministry, the Directorate, and the Rector must be implemented with shared commitment.
Beyond administrative focus, Prof. Duija invited the academic community to hold collective prayers for peace in the nation, as instructed by the Minister of Religious Affairs. He emphasized that in the midst of social and political challenges currently facing the nation, the academic community has a moral responsibility to contribute to harmony through spiritual strength. According to him, prayer is not only a form of devotion but also a unifying force that brings together differences in the spirit of solidarity and national integrity.reflecting the spiritual foundation of higher education.
“Do not be complacent. Our lecturers must remain focused on their professional growth while contributing to the collective advancement of the campus. Together, we bear the responsibility to build a strong, respected, and future-ready institution,” Prof. Duija emphasized.
The program also served as a platform to strengthen the sense of togetherness among the officials. Participants were reminded that the success of IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram lies not only in individual achievements but also in collective synergy, where every policy and initiative is carried out with shared dedication and accountability.
Many attendees expressed that the session provided a renewed spirit and clarity of direction for their roles within the institution. The closing moments marked by an interactive dialogue and group photo symbolized the unity and enthusiasm to implement the Director General’s guidance, reinforcing IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram’s commitment to becoming a leading Hindu higher education institution in Indonesia.
By: DKS; Penyunting Gambar : Dewa Satria; (Tim Humas dan Protokol)