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Why The Family of This 82-Year-Old Woman Does Not Mourn Her Death
Thousands of people lined up in Bikaner today for the funeral procession of 82-year-old Badani Devi.
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An 82-Year-Old Living on a Few Teaspoons of Water a Day
Badani Devi's weakness is self-induced, the result of her undertaking Santhara, the ancient Jain tradition of fasting unto death.
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Jain 'Santhara' Ritual of Fast Unto Death Can Continue for Now, Says Court
For now, a tradition of Jains that sees themselves starving to death has been permitted by the Supreme Court.
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Fasting Unto Death is Essential Religious Freedom, Say Jains in Court
A tradition of Jains starving themselves to death is an essential part of religious freedom, a petition in the Supreme Court has said today, as thousands of Jains are protesting the ancient ritual of "Santhara" being declared illegal.
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Why The Family of This 82-Year-Old Woman Does Not Mourn Her Death
Thousands of people lined up in Bikaner today for the funeral procession of 82-year-old Badani Devi.
-
An 82-Year-Old Living on a Few Teaspoons of Water a Day
Badani Devi's weakness is self-induced, the result of her undertaking Santhara, the ancient Jain tradition of fasting unto death.
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Jain 'Santhara' Ritual of Fast Unto Death Can Continue for Now, Says Court
For now, a tradition of Jains that sees themselves starving to death has been permitted by the Supreme Court.
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Fasting Unto Death is Essential Religious Freedom, Say Jains in Court
A tradition of Jains starving themselves to death is an essential part of religious freedom, a petition in the Supreme Court has said today, as thousands of Jains are protesting the ancient ritual of "Santhara" being declared illegal.
