Spirituality: the Hindu perspective from a gerontologist’s viewpoint

IF 0.8 Q4 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Journal of Religion Spirituality & Aging Pub Date : 2020-12-14 DOI:10.1080/15528030.2020.1843590

Mehta Kalyani K.

引用次数: 2

Abstract

ABSTRACT The article focuses on synthesising spirituality and the gerontology perspective, with Hindu concepts and the search for meaning and purpose at the micro-level. Drawing from past research, empirical studies and interviews conducted in Asian communities the author applies the concepts of “karma,” “advaita” and “consciousness.” The Hindu belief that every human being has the potential to connect with the divine is discussed. The positive effects of spiritual pursuits and spiritual care are reviewed. The paper concludes with recommendations for greater self-awareness (at individual level), and mainstreaming of spirituality into psychosocial and medical care for older people.

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灵性:从老年学家的观点来看印度教的观点

本文着重于综合灵性和老年学的观点，与印度教的概念和在微观层面上的意义和目的的搜索。从过去的研究、实证研究和在亚洲社区进行的访谈中，作者运用了“业力”、“优势”和“意识”的概念。讨论了印度人相信每个人都有与神联系的潜力。回顾了精神追求和精神关怀的积极作用。论文最后提出了提高自我意识(在个人层面)的建议，并将灵性纳入老年人的社会心理和医疗保健的主流。

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Journal of Religion Spirituality & Aging GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY-

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Religion, Spirituality and Aging is an interdisciplinary, interfaith professional journal in which the needs, aspirations, and resources of aging constituencies come clearly into focus. Combining practical innovation and scholarly insight, the peer-reviewed journal offers timely information and probing articles on such subjects as long-term care for the aging, support systems for families of the aging, retirement, counseling, death, ethical issues, and more . Providing a crucial balance between theory and practice, the journal informs secular professionals – administrators, counselors, nurses, physicians, recreational rehabilitative therapists, and social workers – about developments in the field of Religion, Spirituality, and Aging. The journal also serves as a resource for religious professionals, such as pastors, religious educators, chaplains, and pastoral counselors who work with aging people and their families.