Gujarat Woman\, 82\, Begins Santhara\, A Voluntary Fast Until Death

Gujarat Woman, 82, Begins Santhara, A Voluntary Fast Until Death

"Santhara" in Jainism is a means of destroying rebirth-influencing karma by withdrawing all physical and mental activities. During this practice, voluntary fasting until death is observed.

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Gujarat Woman, 82, Begins Santhara, A Voluntary Fast Until Death

Kanchan Devi Baid from Gujarat is observing "Santhara" and has stopped drinking or eating.