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The Suicide Paradigm: Insights from Ancient Hindu Scriptures.
Govindasamy Agoramoorthy1, Minna J Hsu2
1College of Pharmacy and Health Care, Tajen University, Yanpu, Pingtung, 907, Taiwan.
Journal of Religion and Health
|February 4, 2016
Summary
World religions, including Hinduism, generally discourage suicide, promoting peace and unity. This study examines ancient Hindu scriptures to understand their views on life, death, and suicide.
Area of Science:
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Psychology
Background:
- World religions typically advocate for peace, happiness, and the sanctity of life, actively discouraging violence and suicide.
- Religious adherence is often linked to reduced suicide attempts due to the emphasis on unity and interpersonal harmony.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the concept and consequences of suicide as depicted in ancient Hindu religious scriptures.
- To shed light on the seldom-discussed scriptural perspectives on suicide within the Hindu tradition.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of ancient Hindu religious texts.
- Examination of narratives and teachings related to life, death, and self-harm.
Main Results:
- Ancient Hindu scriptures present a nuanced view on life and death, with strong injunctions against suicide.
- The texts emphasize the value of life and the negative spiritual consequences of ending it prematurely.
Conclusions:
- Understanding religious scriptures, particularly Hindu texts, is crucial for comprehending the spiritual and ethical dimensions of suicide.
- The scriptural discouragement of suicide aligns with the broader religious promotion of life-saving values and societal harmony.
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