1Sharvari Digambar Darekar,2 Dr. Dinesh Naik
1Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, MES Abasaheb Garware College & Research Scholar, Department of Psychology Savitribai Phule Pune University.
2Principal, Arts Commerce and Science College Lasalgaon Nashik & Research Guide, Department of Psychology Savitribai Phule Pune University.
DOI : https://doi.org/10.47191/ijmra/v4-i9-14Google Scholar Download Pdf
ABSTRACT:
Euthanasia refers to the act which shortens or terminates life painlessly in order to end suffering where there is no hope of recovery. This paper covers the meaning of Euthanasia differentiating it from suicide. It also gives insight about the different forms or practices of Euthanasia depending to the situation or circumstances prevailing India is a democratic country having different cultures practiced. Viewing different thoughts, practices and history of Euthanasia in cultures of Hindu, Muslim and Christianity gives the significance of Euthanasia in Indian framework.
Keywords:Euthanasia, Mercy killing, suicide, forms of Euthanasia, Indian framework, Hindu, Muslim and Christianit.
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