Significance of Life-span
Synonyms: Lifespan, Lifetime, Duration, Longevity, Life expectancy, Existence, Span of life, Lifecycle
In Dutch: Levensduur; In Finnish: 贰濒颈苍颈办盲; In Spanish: Esperanza de vida; In German: Lebensdauer; In Swedish: 尝颈惫蝉濒盲苍驳诲; In Malay: Jangka hayat; In French: Dur茅e de vie
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Buddhist concept of 'Life-span'
In Buddhism, Life-span encompasses the expected duration of life for organisms, reflecting themes of decline and resurgence in human life, influenced by karmic factors, varying across different beings and eras, symbolizing the transient nature of existence.
From: Maha Buddhavamsa鈥擳he Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) The duration of life which decreased to ten years after Buddha Paduma's attainment of Parinibbana and eventually increased to ninety thousand years.[1] (2) The duration of human life that gradually decreased from thirty thousand years to ten years, fluctuating to asankhyeyyas.[2] (3) The length of life that the Bodhisatta considered when making his investigations about the human realm's readiness for a new Buddha.[3] (4) The duration of life for people during Buddha Mangala's era, which was ninety thousand years.[4] (5) In the context of the text, 'life span' refers to the duration of life attributed to beings, which can be perceived as limited by prevailing conditions and kamma.[5]
From: Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
(1) The duration of time that an organism is expected to live.[6] (2) The duration of time that an individual is expected to live, which varies depending on ambient kappa and other factors.[7] (3) The duration of existence for Asannasatta Brahmas, which is 500 kappa鈥檚 long.[8] (4) The expected duration of an individual's life, which may extend beyond the point when kammic forces cease.[9]
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) The allotted time one has to live, which ultimately concludes with death; it emphasizes the finite nature of existence.[10] (2) The duration of life that is ultimately driven out by decay and death, as described in Dhammapada verse 135.[11] (3) The duration of a person鈥檚 life, mentioned as being influenced by reverence and respect towards elders.[12]
From: Guide to Tipitaka
(1) The duration of existence of the Buddhas before their death, as noted in the accounts of each of them.[13]
From: Catusacca Dipani
(1) The duration of existence for devas, which is significantly shorter compared to other realms such as Brahmas.[14]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) The total duration of life attributed to various Buddhas, which varies widely.[15] (2) The duration of existence of the buddhas, which exists in two forms: hidden (tirashkrita) and apparent (avishkrita).[16]
From: 础产丑颈诲丑补谤尘补办辞艣补
(1) Lifespans vary greatly among beings in different realms, from one thousand years for Kurus down to minute spans in hells.[17] (2) The life span of different beings varies significantly, ranging from years to kalpas, based on their realm and actions.[18]
From: Apadana commentary (Atthakatha)
(1) Referring to the remarkably long life of Dipankara Buddha, who lived for a hundred thousand years and impacted countless beings.[19] (2) The duration of existence that the thera Opavayha lived, during which he enjoyed prosperity.[20] (3) The length of life that Tinasantharadayaka lived before passing away.[21]
From: The Great Chariot
(1) The duration of human life, which is described as continuously decreasing rather than increasing.[22]
Hindu concept of 'Life-span'
In Hinduism, life-span encompasses a hundred years, influenced by karma and divine will, varies across Yugas, and is seen as a progressive journey with distinct stages, shaped by past actions and moral conduct.
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) The duration of life remaining for a patient, often a focus in prognosis.[23] (2) The duration of life that can be extended through the practices and elixirs described in the text.[24] (3) The duration of an individual's life, which may be ascertained through sensory examinations.[25]
From: History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda)
(1) The duration of life which is viewed as a progressive process, divided into distinct stages.[26]
From: Markandeya Purana
(1) The length of life for the inhabitants of the continents, noted as being significantly longer compared to the ordinary human lifespan.[27] (2) Described durations of existence for inhabitants across different continents; e.g., ten thousand years in Kimpurusha and Ramyaka, and thirteen thousand in Ilavrita.[28]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) The duration of human life in these regions, which is said to be ten thousand years.[29]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The duration or length of time that a person is alive.[30]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) The duration of time that an individual exists, in this context referring to the vast time of two parardhas.[31]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) The duration of life experienced by men during different cycles, notably four hundred years in the Krita Cycle.[32]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (Shankara Bhashya)
(1) The duration of an individual's life that is determined by their past actions and deeds as per the text.[33]
Jain concept of 'Life-span'
In Jainism, life-span encompasses the duration of existence for beings, influenced by karma, crucial for achieving spiritual goals, varied among species, and remains unaffected by external torturous actions. It reflects philosophical and spiritual discussions on existence.
From: Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)
(1) The duration of existence for a being, with distinctions made between those of animals and humans based on transformation and rebirth.[34] (2) A concept discussed in the context of karma, indicating that lifespan itself is a form of bondage.[35] (3) The duration of existence for a being, which plays a crucial role in determining bondage and its variations.[36] (4) The limited duration of life for human beings in this phase, estimated around sixteen to twenty years.[37] (5) The duration for which living beings exist, which extends beyond the period of their experiences.[38]
From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)
(1) Refers to the notion that despite the torturous actions inflicted by Asurakumara, the lifespan of the tortured beings cannot be shortened.[39]
The concept of Life-span in local and regional sources
Life-span encompasses the duration of an individual's life, from birth to death, including specific periods of productivity, such as Meghani's literary contributions, and is influenced by genetic factors determining expected longevity for a species.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The duration of a life, particularly referencing the time frame from birth to death.[40] (2) The genetically predetermined period during which an individual of a species is expected to live.[41]
The concept of Life-span in scientific sources
Life spans encompasses the expected duration of an organism's life, as analyzed in Drosophila melanogaster with Guduchi Churna, influenced by Ayurvedic concepts of Prakriti, and affected by past actions and current lifestyle choices.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is the length of time that an organism is expected to live, and dietary restriction is a method that has been shown to extend the lifespan of many organisms.[42]