Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Swami Sivananda |
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| Nickname | Baba Sivananda, Sannyashi Baba |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Hometown | Varanasi (Kashi) |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 2" (158 cm) |
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| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Details | Completed education under Guru Omkarananda, mastering meditation and yoga. |
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Personal Life
| Birthplace | Sylhet District, Assam Province, British India |
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| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Siblings | 1 Sister |
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Career
| Awards |
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| Details | He served the underprivileged and patients suffering from leprosy across India, including Kashi, Puri, Haridwar, and parts of North East India. For over three decades, he taught yoga along the Ganges and continues to provide necessities for those in need. He wrote a notable book titled 'Daivabalat Rogaraya' which was published in Assamese in 1973. |
Favourites
| Food | Dal and Rice |
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| Motto | The world is my home. Its people are my fathers and mothers. To love and serve them is my religion. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Sivananda's parents lived in poverty and resorted to begging. | |
| At six, he lost both parents and his sister in a short time, subsequently being cared for by Guru Omkarananda in Nabadwip, West Bengal. | |
| He has authored several books, including 'Daivabale Roy Aragya' and 'Daiva Kripay Rog Mukhti o Samasyar Samadhan'. | |
| He is recognized as the oldest living person practicing yoga, although his birth date remains unverified. |
