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231/जैनों का संक्षिप्त इतिहास, दर्शन, व्यवहार एवं वैज्ञानिक आधार
Human life is a precious -most gift of God and as such long-life enables one to achieve life -long ambitions in this age of knowledge , science , technology and above all freedom realize goals of self expressions - being say a skilled doctor ,surgeon ,eminent engineer jurist, industrialist, educationist, krishi pandit, social worker, yogi or a saint. Old age therefore is a celebration, not a matter of regret .He has carved out a distinguished place in family, in society, if he had lived well which is expected of a human being, under God's bounty. Old age even offers plentiful time for review and atone sins.
Such successful old age, a dream coming true, offers beckons of light for younger generations who being human enough, may learn invaluable lessons of life. It is said, “Youth is impetuous and age is discretion", which is better part of valour. The home with such combination would be a boon, an object -lesson for even second generation. Such home rippling with joy and love of children, respect and veneration for the aged ones, catholicity of understanding, would distinctly be a proud Indian home befitting our culture.
I am not oblivious of the fact that advanced old age brings in its train enfeebled body naturally. One may be prone then to blood-pressure, diabetes, heart-attacks, arthritis etc., etc. The preventive measures almost common to all, are exercises, 'asans', aerobic, walking
etc.
I find, keeping oneself engaged in work of one's interest would also help keep one fit, away from worries, tensions, awareness of paucity of time for trivials gives a good sense of proportion. The nagging habit, becoming
