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Oldest Man in India – Vedas and Vegetarian Diet the Secret to Long Life

Aged 112, Pandit Sudhakar Chaturvedi of Bangalore is believed to be the oldest man in India . This after British veteran Henry Allingham, aged 113, was declared officially the oldest man in the world by the Guinness World Records. Pandit Sudhakar Chaturvedi of Bangalore says the secret of his long life is laughing, loving, strict vegetarian diet, vitamin tablets and a passion for the Vedas. Times of India Reports "Chaturveda is the master of all Vedas and my favourite," Pandit Sudhakar Chaturvedi said. "If one follows the Vedas and keep one's body, soul and speech pure, a healthy long life is in store for him," he added. This sprightly centenarian gives lectures, writes articles, is a consultant and walks around comfortably with a walking stick. India 's seniormost citizen's zest for life is infectious: "I have more to do in my life." His grand-daughter (who'd rather remain unnamed) says, "Dada was born on Ram Navami