Imagine falling so deeply in love that you forget the passing of time. Days turn into years, years become centuries, yet you believe only a few hours have passed. An ancient Hindu mythological story tells of Kandu Rishi, a powerful sage whose encounter with the apsara Pramlocha changed the course of his life. According to the legend, he spent 907 years, six months and three days with her, believing that only a short time had passed. But when he finally realised the truth, his world was never the same again.
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