International Journal on Hindu Culture
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)

EMBODIED DHARMA: EXPLORING THE ROLE OF YOGA IN MODERN HINDU RELIGIOUS LIFE

I Ketut Budi Rach Suarjaya (Unknown)
I Komang Dian Adi Purwadi (Unknown)



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25 Nov 2025

Abstract

Yoga, as an embodied spiritual discipline rooted in Hindu philosophical traditions, has undergone significant reinterpretation in the modern era. While contemporary global culture often frames yoga as a wellness practice, its deeper foundations remain intrinsically connected to dharma—ethical living, self-realization, and devotional consciousness. This study explores the role of yoga in shaping modern Hindu religious life by examining its theological meanings, ritual integrations, ethical implications, and emerging digital expressions. Through textual analysis of classical sources such as the Yoga Sūtra, Bhagavad Gītā, and Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā, combined with observations of contemporary Hindu communities in urban and digital environments, this research highlights the continuity and transformation of yoga as both spiritual embodiment and cultural practice. The findings reveal that yoga continues to function as a vital medium of dharma: harmonizing mind, body, and spirit; reinforcing devotional practices; and enabling Hindus to navigate modern challenges, mental health concerns, and globalized identities. In modern Hindu religiosity, yoga emerges not merely as physical exercise, but as a lived theology—where spiritual insight is cultivated through disciplined embodiment and mindful action in everyday life.

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IJHC

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The International Journal on Hindu Culture is a scholarly publication dedicated to advancing conceptual and research-based studies in Hindu Science and Religious Studies. This journal provides an academic platform for discussions on Hindu theology, philosophy, health and medicine culture, yoga, ...