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5,000 YEAR OLD Man Still Alive in India?!

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By J KarthikadeviPublished about a year ago 3 min read

Legends and rumors have been swirling for years about people who are said to have died but are secretly alive and wandering the earth. From Elvis Presley to Adolf Hitler, many figures have been rumored to have faked their own deaths and lived out the remainder of their lives in secrecy. But one mythical figure who has been rumored to be alive for longer than anyone else is Ashwathama, a character from the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata.

Ashwathama is viewed as the antihero of the ancient Indian narrative. He was the son of a powerful guru named Drona and is ranked third among those who killed the most warriors during the Kuru-Shikha war. Following his father's death, Ashwathama entered the camp of his enemies, the Pandavas, and slaughtered them. He also released one of the world's deadliest weapons onto the womb of Uttara, killing her unborn child who was destined to rule the world.

For his heinous crimes of murdering innocent children, Krishna cursed Ashwathama so that he could not die, and he was doomed to experience the most wretched life any person could ever lead on earth. While he was given immortality, the power gem on his forehead, which protected him from diseases, was removed, and he was given the terrible affliction of leprosy to suffer from for 3,000 years. Ashwathama was doomed to roam the outskirts of society, seeking his death but never able to die.

While many believe Ashwathama is just a legend, there have been stories circulating online about purported sightings of him. One story involves a doctor in Madhya Pradesh who claimed to have encountered a patient with a septicaemia forehead that wouldn't heal. Spiritual gurus like the popular Pilots Baba have also claimed to have encountered Ashwathama, who is said to be studying with local tribes at the Himalayan foothills. The immortal is also believed to have been sending flower offerings to shivling in abstract representation of the Hindu deity Shiva.

Despite the lack of concrete evidence, the legend of Ashwathama lives on in Indian folklore. Some believe that his endless suffering is the result of his own actions, and that his story serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of committing heinous crimes. Others see him as a symbol of the human desire for immortality, and believe that his story holds important lessons about the dangers of pursuing eternal life at any cost.

While the legend of Ashwathama may seem far-fetched to many, it is worth noting that tales of people who have cheated death have persisted throughout human history. From ancient myths to modern conspiracy theories, the idea that someone could somehow escape the finality of death has captured the imaginations of countless people over the centuries.

In some cases, these stories are rooted in fact. For example, there have been cases of people who have been mistakenly declared dead, only to be discovered alive and well days or even weeks later. In other cases, rumors of a person's survival may be fueled by wishful thinking or deliberate misinformation.

Regardless of the truth behind these stories, they serve as a reminder of the enduring human fascination with the idea of immortality. While the reality of death may be difficult to accept, it is an inevitable part of the human experience. Instead of seeking to cheat death, perhaps we should focus on making the most of the time we have and living our lives to the fullest.

In conclusion, while many view the story of Ashwathama as a myth, there have been stories circulating online about purported sightings of him. Whether real or imagined, his story raises intriguing questions about the nature of immortality, justice, and the human condition. While we may never know the truth about Ashwathama, his story continues to captivate the human imagination and offer us valuable insights into our own lives.

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