How to live long?
This incident happened in the times of Mahabharata. It was King Dhritarashtra's court. Vidura is his minister. Vidura is respected by everyone. Once Dhritarashtra asked Vidura " It is said in Vedas that a man can live upto 100 years or more. But I didnt see anyone to live that long. Everyone had died before reaching 100 years of age. Then what told in Vedas has become false. Please explain".
Vidura thought for some time. Then he came with the answer. Vidura said " What told in Vedas is absolutely right. But man is surrounded by knives of selfishness, arrogance, not helping others, mentality to help their family etc. These knives doesnt allow man to live long. The knives always cut man's lifespan when initiated. If a man abandones all these, he can live long ."
By hearing this answer, Dhritarashtra was convinced . He gave some cash rewards to Vidura for clearing his doubt. Longer lifespan can be achieved by clean thought and life.
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