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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

How this 120+ year-old Yogi & Padma awardee stayed so fit that Modi said he looked 'four times younger than me': His simple lifestyle still inspires generations

More than a year after his death, Swami Sivananda continues to inspire millions across India and beyond. The Padma Shri awardee, yoga guru and spiritual teacher, who died on 3 May 2025 at a claimed age of 128, remains one of the most talked-about figures in India’s Yoga and wellness space even in 2026.

From his unbelievably disciplined lifestyle to his message of simplicity, service and Yoga, Baba Sivananda’s story still resonates strongly in a world obsessed with fast living, luxury and constant stress.

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