According to his passport, this Buddhist monk, Swami Sivananda, was born on August 8, 1896!
He said the secret to having a long life is the lack of sexual intercourse, nutrition, and frequent yoga sessions.
“In life, discipline is the most important thing. You can do anything if you know how to enforce strict rules regarding eating habits, exercise, and sexual desire. Needs control is the greatest success in life. I eat rice boiled only in water, without oil or spices, and lentil stew, to which I add green hot peppers. I have lived so long because material things do not make me happy, “said Sivananda.
“I avoided consuming milk or fruit because I think they are luxury foods. In my childhood I slept for many days on an empty stomach “, added Sivananda.
The Hindu monk has never slept in a bed and does not use a pillow during sleep. He sleeps on the floor, on a jute rug, and uses a stone brick as a pillow. Sivananda said he did not sign up for the “Book of Records” because he was not looking for publicity, but was eventually persuaded by his relatives to apply for the title of “World’s Oldest Man.”