Pragmatic Expression of Bedhaya Sukma Raras: a Reactualization of Holisticity in Life

The Bedhaya Sukma Raras dance by Hadawiyah Endah Utami, presented at a gathering of choreographers, was inspired the journey human life as it moves towards death. complementary forms verbal and nonverbal components in implicitly offer concept encased aesthetic expression about awareness doing good throughout transient this world, order to welcome an afterlife that is immortal full joy. This research uses qualitative methodology. data collection strategies include library study, interviews, visual study recordings, audio music documentation archives transcripts literature songs vocabulary movements. results show principle must seek preserve balance between world hereafter. means microcosmically, fulfilling their daily needs, beings work hard, prioritize virtue, pray for God’s guidance so macrocosmically, sins will be forgiven they enter heaven Creator.