Standing babas spend years without sitting or laying down

Standing for a full day is tiring enough. Can you imagine someone staying in the upright position for 12 years?

Bajrang Das, a 'standing' baba, who never sits down, day and night. He sleeps standing too, hanging over this swing. A metal chastity belt covers his genitals.

A ‘standing’ Baba, who is called khareshwari, has taken the vow not to sit or lie down for twelve years. He may rest one leg by hanging it in the sling under his swing. It is a painful austerity: the swollen legs and feet tend to develop persistent ulcers.

Khareshwaris may walk about, but usually just hang in their swing in their corner -- and stand.

Link & Image: Sadhus & Yogis of India via BoingBoing
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