Born in 1896, Swami Sivananda is winning the hearts of people across the country. 125 years old Shivanand when barefoot near President Ram Nath Kovind‘ reached to receive the, everyone became emotional seeing his simplicity. PM Narendra Modi bowed his head in his honor. At the same time, Bollywood actress Akshay Kumar has become a fan of Shivanand’s fitness.
Who are 125 years old ‘Padma Shri’ Swami Sivananda?
Swami Sivananda is the oldest person to be honored with ‘Padma Shri’. He is such a monk of Varanasi who does yoga early in the morning. Eat an oil-free boiled diet and lead a disciplined life. They believe that yoga is the way to lead a healthy life. They sleep on mats and use wood as pillows.
Life dedicated to the welfare of human society
Born in Sylhet district of India, Swami is said to have separated from his parents at the age of 4-6 years. After this, he was brought to his Guruji’s ashram in West Bengal. There he received all practical and spiritual education including yoga. Further, he dedicated his life to the welfare of human society. He has been serving many leprosy-affected beggars for the last 50 years.
Now everyone has become a fan of his simplicity. Business tycoon Anand Mahindra, chairman of Mahindra & Mahindra Group, has also shared Shivanand’s video.
Sharing a video of her in 2020, film actress Shilpa Shetty wrote in the caption, “The happiest person, brilliant and positive personality is Shivanand Baba. He is a role model for us for a better life. He explains the best mantra of a happy and beautiful life. Baba believes that through good thoughts and good deeds, a desireless and dedicated life, we can find God.
