<![CDATA[The Bhagavadgītā is one of the sacred scriptures of Hinduism that contains practical teachings serving as guidance for humanity to unite with the Creator through the path of yoga (yoga mārga). The Bhagavadgītā outlines four paths of yoga; however, among these four (bhakti, karma, jñāna, and rāja yoga). Hindus generally tend to practice the path of bhakti. This path is considered relatively easier to implement compared to the other three. This tendency is particularly evident among Hindu communities living outside Bali, many of whom do not possess or formally study Hindu scriptures, such as Hindu transmigrants residing in Hanjak Maju Village, Kahayan Hilir District, Pulang Pisau Regency. In this context, devotional practices are often performed merely as habitual offerings to God, without a comprehensive understanding of the philosophical essence of bhakti as prescribed in the scriptures. Based on this condition, the present study aims to analyze the gap between the textual teachings of the Bhagavadgītā and their contextual implementation among Hindus in Hanjak Maju Village. This research employs a field research design using a descriptive qualitative approach. The findings indicate that the philosophy of bhakti as taught in the Bhagavadgītā has been concretely internalized in the lives of the Hindu community in Hanjak Maju Village, despite their limited textual understanding of the Bhagavadgītā. Hindus have been able to implement bhakti across various dimensions of life, including personal, familial, social, and religious spheres. These practices are highly consistent with the teachings of the Bhagavadgītā.]]>
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