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The Suicide Paradigm: Insights from Ancient Hindu Scriptures

Authors: Govindasamy Agoramoorthy, Minna J. Hsu

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 3/2017

Abstract

The world religions in general promote peace and happiness. They strongly discourage all sorts of violence in society including suicide. Religious commitments toward life-saving value are known to prevent suicide attempts since all world religions promote unity, reducing interpersonal hostilities. Therefore, understanding the basics on what religious scriptures narrate on life and death including suicide is essential. This paper highlights the seldom discussed topic on the concept and consequences of suicide portrayed in the ancient Hindu religious scriptures.

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Title: The Suicide Paradigm: Insights from Ancient Hindu Scriptures
Authors: Govindasamy Agoramoorthy
Minna J. Hsu
Publication date: 01-06-2017
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 3/2017
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-015-0178-3

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