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The document, “Devraha Baba and His 900-Year Life: History, Memory, and Meaning,” is a scholarly monograph that examines the extreme longevity claimed for the Indian ascetic Devraha Baba (d. 1990) through three lenses:
Historical Continuity: It argues that the claim of crosscentury presence should be treated as legitimate historical data, not myth, because it is supported by repeated, independent testimony across five incompatible political eras (Sultanate, Mughal, Regional, British, and Independent India), demonstrating “civilizational memory”.

Biological Coherence: It integrates his lifestyle (minimal caloric intake, extreme austerity, stress neutrality) with modern science (gerontology, epigenetics, neuroscience), asserting that his life characteristics align with principles known to optimize biological function and prolong lifespan.

Yogic Phenomenon: It explains the reported warmth emanating from his body during winters as an instance of tapas (internal heat), a state of controlled energy generation rooted in classical yogic and Tantric physiology, pranayama, and energy conservation.