According to some religious thoughts life is a punishment and a burden. For some life is a sin and a curse.
According to some it is the only do or die battle for entry to heaven or else to hell. On the other hand,
Vedas cherish and welcome life in all its forms. The topic of long life is a recurring theme in the Vedas. We
can find an example for this in the approach indicated by Rishi Brahma (Kanda 8, Suktas 1 and 2) where in
the voice of the Veda says:
8.1.3 May your breath, life and mind be with God. I save you from all ignorance and chains and lift you up
with divine knowledge.
8.1.7 May your mind not get into adharma and get lost, don't harm life, don't hurt parents and elders.
May your senses protect you.
8.1.6 Hey man, you will go up, never down, I provide strength for joyful life; climb the joyful eternal
chariot, be adorable and speak thoughtfully.
8.1.8 Don't dwell on the wicked ones; come out of darkness in to light; we hold your hands.
8.1.9 Inhalation and exhalation are the two dogs safeguarding life. Come near, don't play against one
another. Don't sit listlessly, sadly.
8.1.13 May knowledge and caution guard you.
8.1.18 May there be only righteous people around you; don't be with evil ones. You will be guarded by
thousand heroes and saved from death.
9.10.20 Rishi Brahma says: eat inexpensive simple things and drink clean water.
8.2.24 You can't be harmed, you will not die, don't be afraid; here no one dies, none goes to hell or into
darkness.
6.135.3 Rishi Shukra says: whatever I eat, I eat the right way, the way oceans digest I absorb the life-giving
substances chewing them well.
6.12.3 Rishi Garutman says this: make the rivers, mountains and hills nectar like, make medicines and
foods nectar like to make your face and heart peaceful.
4.37.2 Rishi Badarayani says: hey great men! earth and environment provide your comfort. Protect them,
be their husbands. Run joyfully, help the needy with support.
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