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Verse 13.7

40 sanskritdocuments.org फलदीपिका नृणां वर्षशतं ह्यायुस्तास्मींस्त्रेधा विभज्यते । अल्पं मध्यं दीर्घमायुरित्येतत्सर्वसम्मतम्

The lifespan of humans is indeed one hundred years; this is divided into three parts: short, medium, and long life. This classification is agreed upon by all authorities. The text establishes a theoretical maximum for human existence at…

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