Problematics of caring in a spiritual gerontopolis: A study of old age homes in varanasi (Kashi)
Among Hindus, Varanasi is believed to be the home of Lord Shiva, who frees the devotees from the bonds of past karma to ensure them moksha-release from the endless cycle of birth and death. This belief has attracted many elders, from time immemorial, to take shelter in various old age homes, wanting...
| Published in: | Journal of religion, spirituality & aging |
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| Authors: | ; |
| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Routledge
[2020]
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| In: |
Journal of religion, spirituality & aging
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Varanasi
/ Old people's home
/ Nursing home
/ Spiritual care
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| IxTheo Classification: | AD Sociology of religion; religious policy AG Religious life; material religion BK Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism KBM Asia ZA Social sciences |
| Further subjects: | B
care challenges
B Spiritual care B Institutional care B culturally congruent care |
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| Summary: | Among Hindus, Varanasi is believed to be the home of Lord Shiva, who frees the devotees from the bonds of past karma to ensure them moksha-release from the endless cycle of birth and death. This belief has attracted many elders, from time immemorial, to take shelter in various old age homes, wanting to die in this sacred city. Those attending these elders face challenges in balancing between modern practices of eldercare and traditional attitudes of the residents regarding disengagement from body, family, and society which are requisites for moksha. The paper concludes by questioning the relevance and applicability of globally accepted care principles for older adults in the spiritual city of Varanasi. |
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| ISSN: | 1552-8049 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of religion, spirituality & aging
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/15528030.2019.1608490 |