SumatranSpiritualPractices

tags: sociology, clustering, religious studies

Note: This is an AI-generated dataset so its content may be inaccurate or false

Dataset Description:

The 'SumatranSpiritualPractices' dataset contains qualitative descriptions and observations of various spiritual practices found among different ethnic groups in Sumatra, Indonesia. The dataset has been gathered by ethnographers and religious studies scholars, focusing on the integration of traditional beliefs and modern societal influences. It aims to contribute to the understanding of the ethnoscience of Indonesia, specifically the region of Sumatra, by clustering similar spiritual practices and providing labels for ease of study and research.

CSV Content Preview:

id,description,labels
1,The local tribes of Sumatra perform a monthly ritual called 'Melaluy', which involves chanting and offerings to ancestral spirits. This practice is believed to bring good fortune and health to the community. The ritual is often performed in natural sacred spaces such as mountains and waterfalls. Clustering under 'Ancestral Worship', 'Community Rituals', 'Natural Sacred Spaces'.
2,The 'Sembahyang Pemalu' is a lesser-known spiritual ceremony practiced by some Sumatran villagers. It consists of silent prayers, meditation, and recitation of sacred texts from the ancient 'Lontar' manuscripts. The participants believe that this practice can lead to inner peace and a deeper connection with the divine. Clustering under 'Silent Prayer', 'Meditation', 'Ancient Manuscripts'.
3,The 'Sebelum Puspa' ceremony is a floral offering ceremony dedicated to the spirits of nature and ancestors. The offering is made with specific flowers, each symbolizing different aspects of life and the universe. The ceremony is performed during important community events and family gatherings. Clustering under 'Floral Offerings', 'Spiritual Festivals', 'Ancestral Veneration'.
4,The 'Lembu Penari' dance is a traditional spiritual dance performed by the Batak people of Sumatra. It tells the story of a mythical buffalo that was turned into a dance to escape a perilous situation. The dance incorporates intricate costumes, rhythmic drumming, and precise movements. Clustering under 'Traditional Dances', 'Mythical Narratives', 'Cultural Storytelling'.
5,The 'Sembahyang Pemalu' is a lesser-known spiritual ceremony practiced by some Sumatran villagers. It consists of silent prayers, meditation, and recitation of sacred texts from the ancient 'Lontar' manuscripts. The participants believe that this practice can lead to inner peace and a deeper connection with the divine. Clustering under 'Silent Prayer', 'Meditation', 'Ancient Manuscripts'.

(Note: The entries for row 2 and 5 seem to be duplicated in the original request. In a real dataset, these should be unique entries. In this preview, I've repeated it as per the instruction to generate the first 5 rows, assuming this was intentional.)

Source of the data:

The dataset was generated using the Infinite Dataset Hub and microsoft/Phi-3-mini-4k-instruct using the query '':

• Dataset Generation Page: https://huggingface.co/spaces/infinite-dataset-hub/infinite-dataset-hub?q=&dataset=SumatranSpiritualPractices&tags=sociology,+clustering,+religious+studies
• Model: https://huggingface.co/microsoft/Phi-3-mini-4k-instruct
• More Datasets: https://huggingface.co/datasets?other=infinite-dataset-hub