Sthavir is a common Jain term meaning a senior ascetic in terms of knowledge, experience, age, or initiation. I have borrowed this term for this blog with the intention of bringing together senior people on a platform where they can share their knowledge and experience as well as making them available to masses for advice. One of the aims is to provide an alternative to passive old-age-homes by way of continued contribution to society and self. It is retirement without actually retiring.