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Paper · Semantic Scholar
Euthanasia in India: A Legal, Socio-Cultural, and Psychological Analysis of the Right to Die with DignityEuthanasia remains one of the most complex issues in contemporary legal and ethical discourse, particularly in a diverse society such as India, where law, religion, culture, and family values are deeply intertwined. This research examines euthanasia in India through a multidimensional framework by analysing its legal evolution, socio-cultural dimensions, and psychological impact. This paper explores the legal framew…
Encyclopedia · Wikipedia
JainismJainism, also known as Jain Dharma, is an Indian religion that teaches a path toward spiritual purity and enlightenment through disciplined nonviolence to all living creatures. The tradition is spiritually guided by 24 tirthankaras (ford-makers), supreme teachers who have conquered the cycle of rebirth and attained omniscience. The core of Jain philosophy is established on three ethical pillars: ahiṃsā (nonviolence…
Book · DOAB
Soulless Matter, Seats of EnergySoulless Matter, Seats of Energy: Metals, Gems and Minerals in South Asian Traditions investigates the way in which Indian culture has represented inorganic matter and geological formations such as mountains and the earth itself. The volume is divided into four sections, each discussing from different angles the manifold dimensions occupied by minerals, gems and metals in traditions such as Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhi…
