Footage has emerged online from India that has become incredibly popular. Eyewitnesses captured several people helping an ancient old man out of a cave. The elderly man, with a gray beard, was dressed only in a loincloth and bright orange socks.
The elder was hunched over and leaned on a cane, yet he appeared slim and flexible. Soon, reports surfaced claiming that this man is the oldest person in the world. “They just found an Indian in a cave. They say he’s 188 years old. Crazy,” explained the authors of the footage.
A theory arose suggesting that the old man had practiced yoga and meditation throughout his life, which allowed him to live to an advanced age. It was claimed that he fell into a deep trance in the cave, causing time to flow differently for him and slowing down the aging process.
Meditation is a practice that originated in the East, aimed at deep self-discovery and finding inner balance and calm. Many consider this method to be the best for achieving harmony between the body and mind. Those who practice meditation believe that a peaceful mind influences bodily processes and slows down aging.
However, it turned out that the man’s age is not as impressive as initially thought. Preliminary reports indicate that the Indian hermit is actually 109 or 110 years old. His name is Siyaram Baba, and he was born in Mumbai. The elder embarked on a pilgrimage through the Himalayas after meeting a Hindu saint.
