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“With age, man's hair grows grey, his teeth become loose; his eyes and ears too become dim in action; but the only thing that does not abate is his desire for enjoyment.”

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Book:Mahabharata
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Mahabharata

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Vyasa
Vyasa

Vyasa, the compiler of the great Indian epic 'Mahabharata', whose life and birth and death dates are unknown. As a great epic writer, his works have had a profound impact on Indian literature and culture. more

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