Karma, Rebirth and Organ Donation in Indian Knowledge Systems: A Study among College Students

Saurabh Thulkar

(MSW, MA (Sociology), MBA, MCom,

Social Work NET & MH-SET Qualified, Sociology MH-SET Qualified)

Assistant Professor, Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Social Work, Nagpur

Abstract

Background: Although India has expanded its transplant services, the number of people who actually pledge their organs after death remains far below demand. Indian Knowledge System (IKS) plays a significant role in the success rate of Organ Donation and Organ Transplantation. It is mainly because the Moral Background Organ Donation for majority of the population is created by the ideas drawn from the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) especially karma, rebirth (punarjanma) and views about the body and the self. Empirical studies rarely measure these beliefs together with awareness of the legal medical framework so as to relate these beliefs against the willingness to pledge.

DOI link – https://doi.org/10.69758/GIMRJ/2601S01V14P108