MAHABARATA
EPISODE 6'S. YAYATI

MAHARAJA Yayati is one of the ancestors of Pandavas. la never knew the word lose. he always lived the teachings of the books

sacred literature. Never breaking up he worshipped the gods and respected the ancestors. He was famous as a ruler who served for the welfare of his people.

But, as told earlier he became old before his time. Because of his fault with his wife, he was found guilty of Resi Sukra. According to the description of the author of the Mahabharata:

"Yayati is old. The beauty of his youth was destroyed and his life became miserable." We can imagine how much

the weight of grief experienced by young people who suddenly become old. When the passion to enjoy life is still tempestuous, suddenly all the ability to enjoy it is lost, there are only remnants of memories that actually add to the bitterness.

Even worse, Yayati, who lost her youth, is still not satisfied enjoying the warmth of romance.

five sons. All are handsome, dutiful, and clever. Yayati called them all. Very carefully, he asked

they want to help him. He said: "Your grandfather, Magaguru Sukra, curses me so that I grow old before

timed. In fact, I am not satisfied with worldly pleasures. For a long time, I lived by curbing lust, denying

worldly pleasures though holy books are allowed. Therefore, one of you should Iau netmbantu

carry my burdens, by taking my age and exchanging it for your youth. Which of you is ready

to help me I will be the king of this land. I want to enjoy life with the passion of young people.

First, he asked his eldest son.

The eldest son replied: "Oh, the King's father, the women and the ladies-in-waiting will scorn Ananda if Ananda exchanges the youth of Ananda for the King's father. Ananda was unable to help. Ask the sisters. Aren't they Ayahanda's favorite sons?"

When facing, the second son refused subtly: "Ayahanda, your Majesty asks Ananda to grow old. That means Ananda will lose not only all strength, good looks, but also - according to Ananda-wisdom. Ananda was unable

accept it."

The third son replied: "An old man cannot ride a horse or an elephant. Speech trembling. What can still be

Ananda did with the helplessness of an old man? Ananda is not willing to accept."

But his fourth son apologized very much, he could not fulfill his father's request. The fourth son knew

by getting old, it will depend on others, swipe just to cleanse the body. Because of this, even though it is very

loving his father, he was unable to fulfill his father's request.

Yayati was very saddened by the rejection of her four sons, but there was still one hope.he pleaded with her youngest son who had never refused his wish. He said: "You must help Father. The father suffered with this curse, with aging, Wrinkles, gray hair, and the inability of the Father. This punishment is too heavy

Ayahandas. If you are willing to change your youth, Father will be able to enjoy the youth of Father for a while

revert. Once satisfied, Ayahanda will immediately take back the oldness of the Father and all his grief. Do not refuse

father's request is like your brothers." Puru, the youngest son, is moved by a deep love for his parents. He said: "Ayahanda, gladly will Ananda give the youth of Ananda, so that the Father can be freed from the grief of old age and the burden of ruling the kingdom. Take the youthfulness of ananda and enjoy it." Hearing the answer, he immediately hugged his bug son.

Once touched his youngest son, Yayati so back young.Instead, Puru became old. Then Puru ruled the kingdom and became famous. Yayati enjoys life for a long time and does not

can never be satisfied. He went to the Kubera garden and lived there for many years with the comfort women. Finally he After many years venting his physical lust, conscious. Yayati returns to the kingdom and meets Puru. He said: "My dear son, now Father is conscious. It turns out that lust cannot be extinguished by venting it. That

like putting out a fire by pouring oil. I have heard and read the teaching since young, but only recently

now Ayahanda realized it. Nothing can satisfy human desires - whether they be crops, gold, cattle, or women. Only the balance of the soul, which overcomes likes and dislikes, can bring man to peace.

This is what is called true peace. Take back your youth. Order the kingdom with wisdom and

truth."

After saying so, Yayati took back her head. Puru, who regained youth, was crowned

being king by Yayati. Yayati herself went into seclusion into the forest. In the forest, he was imprisoned and then returned to Suraga.

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