Significance of Prolonging life
According to Purana, prolonging life encompasses the inherent human desire to survive amidst adversity and fear, reflecting an enduring struggle to maintain existence. It also signifies the efforts made to extend one's life, despite the certainty of decline and mortality. This concept highlights the resilience and determination of individuals to seek longevity, even when confronted with the inevitability of death.
Synonyms: Lengthening life, Longevity, Increasing longevity
In Dutch: Het leven verlengen
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Buddhist concept of 'Prolonging life'
In Buddhism, "Prolonging life" encompasses practices like Pirit, which are believed to enhance longevity for the living, emphasizing spiritual and ritualistic means to extend one’s existence in this life.
From: Milindapanha (questions of King Milinda)
(1) The idea that certain practices, including Pirit, are aimed at extending the lifespan of individuals who are still living.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Prolonging life'
In Hinduism, "Prolonging life" signifies the struggle to extend life amidst decline, reflecting a deep-rooted human instinct to survive against adversity and the inevitable reality of death.
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) The constant human desire to survive and maintain existence despite overwhelming adversity and fear.[2] (2) The effort to extend one’s existence, even in the face of inevitable decline and death.[3]