Research & Publications

Original scholarship advancing Hindu spiritual care — 5 research papers, 47 journal articles, and the first Hindu Chaplaincy Guide

Research Papers

Working Paper

Spiritual Care Tools from the Hindu Tradition

The Tapatraya framework: a holistic toolkit for addressing life's threefold afflictions — Adhyatmika (self-caused), Adhibhautika (caused by others), and Adhidaivika (caused by nature) — through Ayurveda, yoga, rituals, and philosophy.

Gaurav Rastogi & Zachary Ginder, PsyD
Conference Paper

Dharma-Informed Literacies in the Age of Intelligence: The 4S Framework

Replacing the Industrial Age 3Rs with Social, Spiritual, Sales, and Software literacy. Through Bhasmasura, Kabir's "dhai akshar prem ke," and Satyajit Ray's Shatranj ke Khiladi.

Gaurav Rastogi
Teaching Framework

The Anatomy of a Spiritual Care Visit: An Architecture in Time

A 10-step clinical methodology for conducting spiritual care visits — from Preparation through Attention, Intention, Crossing the Threshold, Listening, and Gentle Departure.

Gaurav Rastogi & Chaplain Bruce Feldstein, MD, BCC
LIFE 300 Teaching

Stress, Job Satisfaction, and Burnout

Bridging Maslach's Job-Person-Fit model and the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory with yogic physiology (prana, Ida/Pingala, gunas) and a six-part recovery framework.

Dr. Punit Mahendru, Dr. Kailash Joshi & Gaurav Rastogi
Teaching Cards

Death as a Hopeful and Transformational Event

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2 verses (2.13–2.28) on the nature of the Self and the impermanence of the body — swipeable cards for memorial speakers with Sanskrit, translation, and commentary.

Gaurav Rastogi

Journal & Publications

Peer-Reviewed Journal

Kutumba — Journal of Spiritual Care

5 volumes, 47 articles, 30+ authors from 9 countries. HSCI's peer-reviewed publication advancing Hindu chaplaincy scholarship since 2022.

Editorial Board, Hindu Spiritual Care Institute
Book

Hindu Chaplaincy Guide

The first comprehensive resource for offering spiritual care rooted in Hindu traditions. Available in print, eBook, and audiobook.

Hindu Spiritual Care Institute

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