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To address effectively the HIV epidemic from a spiritual perspective, modern definitions of the timeless laws of Sanatana Dharma — eternal truth and righteousness — are required. Compassion and love are at the root of a healthy society, but societal stigma has raised walls that block the healing process. Dharma reminds us of our universal interconnectedness, and of processes such as rebirth that can translate our individual dharma into societal dharma. For people living with HIV, dharma can guide us in creating physical, mental and social well-being, and thus holistic universal health.
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N. Mehta, ‘Vaishnov jan to taynay kahyeeye’, in Prarthana (India: Institute of Gandhian Studies, 2005).
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© 2008 Ted Karpf, J. Todd Ferguson, Robin Swift and Jeffrey V. Lazarus
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Agnivesh, S. (2008). Towards a State of Good Health: A Dharmic View of HIV. In: Karpf, T., Ferguson, J.T., Swift, R., Lazarus, J.V. (eds) Restoring Hope. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230595217_9
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