Acharya Prashant explains the second verse of the Ishavasya Upanishad, which advises humans to desire a life of a hundred years while performing their duties. He clarifies that the sages do not advocate for a long life for the sake of sensory pleasure or mere longevity. Instead, a long life is recommended as a means to an end, providing a person with sufficient time to achieve the ultimate goal of liberation from the ego and the three modes of nature. For most people, the path to liberation is difficult and requires a significant amount of time to overcome the attractions and distractions of Maya.