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Religion and Aging in the Indian Tradition

English · Paperback / Softback

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The manner of aging is a cultural construct and there is a specifically Indian way of aging. That way is shown in this book through the anlyses of key concepts--aging (jara), stages of life (asarama), time (kala), determinate deeds (karma), desire (kama), change (parinama), and rejuvenative force (vaja).
The author offers important transcultural insights into the realities of aging, disease, and inevitable death faced by all. The composite Inidan religious tradition provides patterns for shaping the aging experience into a meaningful system of vital social values, ethical principles, and life goals, This analysis of the Indian approach provides significant clues for understanding aging in other cultures.


About the author

Shrinivas Tilak is Professor of Religious Studies at the University of British Columbia.

Product details

Authors Shrinivas Tilak
Publisher State University of New York Press
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 01.07.1989
 
EAN 9780791400456
ISBN 978-0-7914-0045-6
No. of pages 226
Dimensions 152 mm x 229 mm x 25 mm
Weight 336 g
Series McGill Studies in the History
McGill Studies in the History
Suny Series, McGill Studies in
Subjects Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions
Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works

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