Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:ritual
|
| gptkbp:aimsTo |
peaceful death
detachment from body |
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:Santhara
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Jainism
|
| gptkbp:criteria |
old age
imminent death incurable disease |
| gptkbp:criticizedFor |
suicide
|
| gptkbp:debatedBy |
human rights activists
Indian courts |
| gptkbp:defendedIn |
gptkb:spirituality
|
| gptkbp:duration |
can last days to years
|
| gptkbp:frequency |
rare
|
| gptkbp:historicalName |
ancient
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Sallekhana (death ritual)
|
| gptkbp:legalStatusInIndia |
controversial
subject to court rulings |
| gptkbp:method |
abstaining from food and water
gradual fasting |
| gptkbp:notRecommendedFor |
suicide by Jains
|
| gptkbp:practicedIn |
Buddhist monk
Jains Jain nuns Jain laypeople |
| gptkbp:purpose |
liberation from karma
spiritual purification |
| gptkbp:region |
gptkb:India
|
| gptkbp:scripture |
gptkb:Jain_Agamas
|
| gptkbp:volunteers |
true
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Life_of_Mahavira
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
|