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What does it mean?
Respecting parents leads to a longer and more productive life.
In plain terms
Honoring your parents helps you live better.
What can you take from it?
Respect parents for a better life.

Where it applies

  • family gatherings
  • personal growth
  • cultural traditions

Putting it to work

  • thank parents
  • seek guidance
  • honor elders

Questions to consider

  • How do you show respect to parents?
  • What defines a fruitful life?

Another view

Modern views may not agree with religious commandments.

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