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National Art Prize from Palliative Care Australia
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Antim yatra — not an end, but a return to the eternal
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"Antim yatra means final journey"

This art representing doctor communicating bad news to the Indian family members of patient with life limiting illness. Recently, one of my uncles died with pancreatic cancer. He suffered with pain for more than 1.5yrs and died at the age of 72yrs. He was surrounded by the loved ones including grandchildren and pets when he left the world. Wife is chanting next to him. Son and daughter worried about the other future options. In Hinduism, it’s believed that soul is eternal and there is a rebirth. The death is seen as an opportunity for a spiritual liberation and moksha is the ultimate spiritual goal.

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