Spiritual Care Tools from the Hindu Tradition: A Holistic Approach to Addressing Life's Challenges.
Gaurav Rastogi, Zachary Ginder
Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling August 27, 2026 DOI: 10.1177/15423050261483268 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Keywords | Ayurveda Hindu spiritual care Chaplain Cultural competence Holistic wellness Interfaith dialogue |
| Key points | Argues that Hindu spiritual practices, understood in their historical and philosophical context, can be integrated into spiritual care to address the threefold afflictions of human experience, with applications offered for spiritual care providers. |
Abstract
This theoretical exploration examines Hindu spiritual practices within their historical and philosophical context, focusing on their application to the threefold afflictions of human experience: superhuman/situational, physical, and mental/spiritual. Drawing on classical Hindu texts and interdisciplinary literature, it considers how Vedic astrology, Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, and devotional practice may be integrated into spiritual care. Applications for spiritual care providers are offered, alongside consideration of limitations and directions for continued scholarly inquiry.