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SANTHARA : To Die Voluntarily by ones own choice: Jainism in INDIA: November 2006
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SANTHARA : To Die Voluntarily by ones own choice: Jainism in INDIA. Thursday, November 23, 2006. SANTHARA : The Ritual of fasting unto death voluntarily by ones own free will : A Picture Gallery. This is an age old Custom in INDIA , known as "Santhara" , where a follower or devotee of the JAIN sect , gives up all food and water voluntarily , and wait for Death.This is not considered dying but taking a "Samadhi" , becoming one with the supreme being, the all mighty. Email me for more pictures and comment.
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SANTHARA : To Die Voluntarily by ones own choice: Jainism in INDIA: SANTHARA : The Ritual of fasting unto death voluntarily by ones own free will : A Picture Gallery
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SANTHARA : To Die Voluntarily by ones own choice: Jainism in INDIA. Thursday, November 23, 2006. SANTHARA : The Ritual of fasting unto death voluntarily by ones own free will : A Picture Gallery. This is an age old Custom in INDIA , known as "Santhara" , where a follower or devotee of the JAIN sect , gives up all food and water voluntarily , and wait for Death.This is not considered dying but taking a "Samadhi" , becoming one with the supreme being, the all mighty. Email me for more pictures and comment.