Much like Newton postulated centuries ago; every action, there is an equal opposite reaction; the Balinese believe that there are two opposing forces required to maintain universal balance. That is the concept of Rwa Bhineda.

Rwa bhineda literally means “two opposites”. The Balinese believe that everything that exists as a duality. The existence of this duality is what brings a cosmic balance to the universe. So, if there’s good, evil must exist to bring balance. Birth balances death, joy balances sorrow, young balances old, positive balances negative, health balances sickness, and so forth. The universe constantly adjusts itself to bring about the perfect equilibrium. It is similar to the more familiar yin-yang concept in Taoism.

It can be seen through the mystical-sacred dance of Barong and Rangda.

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