JAAryan CultureJain AvenueVol. 1 · No. 8OpenJain AvenueSanthara vs. Suicide: A Jain Perspective on Voluntary DeathBy Trapti JainThe text discusses the distinction between Santhara, a Jain practice of voluntarily ceasing life-sustaining activities to achieve a peaceful death, and suicide, which is viewed as an emotionally…March 2021Vol. 1 · No. 8pp. 6Santhara PracticeJain TraditionVoluntary Embracing+2