Bhaktivedanta Hospice

A helping hand during the final journey....

Hospice is a professional medical institution which provides medical, social and spiritual care for terminally ill people and their close family members, till the last moment of the life of the patient and for some time thereafter.

Inspiration

His Holiness Giriraj Swami project founder and spiritual advisor for Bhaktivedanta Hospice, wanted to focus on the conciousness of people while leaving their body. As a result a 40,000 sq feet Hospice structure was built in the most holy land of Vrindavan. Here along with the medicine, its the emotional, phycological and personel relationship that helps people to rise above fear associated with death.

Purpose and History

Prepare devotees to leave their body in the most holy abode of Sri Vrindavan. A hospice after all affirms life and regards dying as an inevitable part of the circle of life – neither hastening nor postponing death, but merely facilitating the soul’s departure in a dignified, spiritual environment Alleviate pain and ease the discomfort of physical symptoms also known as palliative care.