Why our ancestors spoke of 120 years - and why we must remember
In Brhat Parasara Hora Sastra, the great sage Parasara Rishi described human life as 120 years. This span was not random - it was the very foundation of the system of Dasa, the planetary cycles of life, divided among the nine grahas (planets). Every planet was given a share of this 120-year cycle, creating the rhythm of destiny and experience.
What does this mean? That in the eyes of our ancestors, a healthy human life was naturally meant to stretch to 120 years - lived with balance, discipline, and alignment with nature.
From 120 years... to below 50?
Yet, look at us today. In cities, amidst speed and stress, surrounded by packaged foods and screen addictions, many lives are cut short - some not even reaching 50. New diseases rise faster than hospitals can keep up.
The question for us
- If ancient wisdom gave us 120 years, why are we settling for half?
- Are we addicted to lifestyles that silently steal decades from our children's futures?
- Can we restore our bodies and minds with food, rest, sunlight, nature, and discipline?
Even if you cannot reach 120 yourself, can your children or grandchildren? If we re-align our habits, even slowly, we can gift the next generation the possibility of a full life span.
Think of longevity as inheritance
We worry about passing down wealth, property, and education. But what about passing down the habit of health and the vision of longevity? What if the true inheritance we leave is not just money - but 120 years of energy, wisdom, and presence?
This blog is not teaching, only asking: If Parasara Rishi saw 120 years as natural, should we not at least strive for it? For us, and for those who will carry our name after us.