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In the Adipurana, it is stated that in the beginning of the time cycle (Avasarpini), the lifespan of humans was equivalent to three *palyas* (a unit of time). Their height was six thousand *dhanus* (a unit of length). ||25|| The people of that time had bone structures as strong as diamonds, they were gentle and beautiful in form. Their bodies shone like polished gold. ||26|| They always adorned themselves with crowns, earrings, necklaces, waistbands, bracelets, armlets, and the sacred thread (Brahmasutra). ||27|| These people, blessed with unparalleled beauty and other riches due to their accumulated merit, enjoyed themselves with their wives for a long time, like the gods in heaven. ||28|| They were all great beings, possessing immense fortitude, broad chests, and great strength. They were all highly respected, possessing great brilliance and noble qualities. ||29|| They felt the urge to eat every three days and consumed divine food, *kuvali* fruits, obtained from the wish-fulfilling trees. ||30|| They were free from exertion, disease, bodily waste, distress, and sweat. They lived a long life, free from any troubles. ||31|| The women of that time also had the same lifespan and height. They were as radiant as the wish-fulfilling vines growing on the wish-fulfilling trees, and they were devoted to their husbands. ||32|| The women were devoted to their husbands, and the husbands were devoted to their wives. They enjoyed all the pleasures of life together, without any conflict, for their entire lives. ||33|| Their beauty was natural, their speech was naturally sweet, and their actions were naturally graceful, like those of the celestial beings. ||34|| All their material comforts, such as delicious food, beautiful homes, musical instruments, garlands, ornaments, and clothes, were obtained from the wish-fulfilling trees. ||35||