Indian Lawyer and Research Scholar Discusses Religious Death Practices at International Conference in Madrid
Indian lawyer and research scholar Rishabh Gandhi presented a thought-provoking talk at the Fourteenth International Conference on Religion & Spirituality in Society, held at the Universidad Complutense Madrid. His presentation, titled “Ethical Legal Dimensions Of Religious Death Practice of Samadhimaran in Jainism And Hinduism,” provided a detailed analysis of the historical, ethical, and legal aspects of these ancient practices.Gandhi delved into the practice of Sallekhana in Jainism, explaining its roots in Jain Aagamas and its significance in the pursuit of Moksha, or liberation. Sallekhana involves a voluntary and gradual reduction of food and liquid intake, usually undertaken by elderly or terminally ill individuals, with the goal of achieving death with equanimity through deep m...










