Magico-Religious Folk Healing and Health: An Empirical Study
International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
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Research Paper | Arts and Humanities | India | Volume 13 Issue 11, November 2024 | Popularity: 5.3 / 10


     

Magico-Religious Folk Healing and Health: An Empirical Study

Tajinder Kaur


Abstract: The present study was undertaken to examine the role of magico-religious folk healing in health care. Folk healers are often regarded as people of great wisdom and esteemed standing within society, both in terms of materiality and moral character. These people possess the ability to accurately diagnose the underlying causes of diseases and disorders, and they also have expertise in utilising a wide range of pharmaceutical interventions, traditional practices, and extraordinary supernatural powers to effectively manage these conditions. This study concentrated on a local magico-religious healer residing in Rampura village of Amritsar district, Punjab. The observation and interview method were used to gather information with the ultimate objective of comprehending the factors contributing to the enduring prevalence of faith-based healing practices and their significance in addressing healthcare requirements. The study found people continue to place their belief in faith-based healing procedures due to the psychological gratification they bring and this is not a result of ignorance but rather a matter of faith. It emphasises the need for modern physicians to view health through a cultural lens and address it in culturally suggested ways, wherever necessary.


Keywords: Folk healers, folk healing, health, magico-religious healers


Edition: Volume 13 Issue 11, November 2024


Pages: 597 - 599


DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR241027181813



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Tajinder Kaur, "Magico-Religious Folk Healing and Health: An Empirical Study", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 13 Issue 11, November 2024, pp. 597-599, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR241027181813, DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR241027181813

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