✓ Reviewed for medical safety by Dr Laky Saha, DM (Nephrology), Reg. No. 20260710252, MMC, on 18 October 2026.
Note from Dr Laky Saha: A Vitamin B12 deficiency usually needs supplements, and a vegan diet alone will not correct it quickly. Get your B12 levels checked and take treatment if needed. Other symptoms may improve with lifestyle changes.
This is one person's experience, shared with their consent. Every body is different. It is not medical advice, so please keep working with your doctor, and never change or stop medication without them.
Sumit's story at a glance
- Who: Sumit Pawar, 29, software engineer from Hyderabad
- Condition: constipation, with Vitamin D and B12 deficiency, weakness and body pain
- Program: Subah's videos and the Satvic Food Book, then a Satvic Movement workshop (May 2019)
- What he changed: smoothies for breakfast, soup for dinner, one grain meal a day, intermittent fasting, sunbathing and wet packs
- What he noticed: in his words, his constipation eased a lot, he slept deeply, had more energy after meals and felt more patient
Sumit Pawar, a 29 year old Software Engineer, was living with constipation and had been told he had Vitamin D and B12 deficiency. His search for healthy & conscious living brought him to Satvic Movement. He witnessed great changes in his physical as well as mental health within 2 months of following a natural lifestyle.
"My patience level has improved tremendously & I have become more mindful of my words & actions. It's like I have gathered a command over my thoughts.Now, if some one shouts at me, instead of reacting with anger & resentment I try to keep quiet and reflect on my feelings."
Why did you start following the Satvic lifestyle?
I was never one of those people who gets medical check ups done on a regular basis. But, a few months ago my brother insisted me to visit a doctor as I was experiencing symptoms such as weakness, weight loss & body pain. After getting my blood tests done, I found out that I had Vitamin D and B12 deficiency, so this was one of the reasons. Apart from this I also had constipation and encountered difficulty passing motions. But, my primary reason behind following this lifestyle was my aspiration to deepen my spiritual journey. I always knew that our spiritual health is directly related with our physical health. For last 8 years, I have been associated with a spiritual organisation named Shiv Yog. The food & health philosophy taught by my guru ji there was kind of similar to the Satvic philosophy. What I lacked were proper resources to put all these teachings into action. Watching Subah's videos gave me the solution. I was inspired and intrigued by the satvic concepts and finally someone was there to guide me. I needed a set of rules, a proper routine, diet and the recipes that could assist me in my journey, and I got all that at Satvic.
What did you start doing? Tell us about your healing journey.
After watching the videos, I gradually started bringing changes into my diet. I ordered the Satvic Food Book & started trying out satvic recipes now and then. To begin with, I started eating smoothies for breakfast instead of usual heavy paranthas and bread butter & I could instantly feel the difference between my energy levels. After that I replaced dinner with soup and ate only one grain meal in a day. After the workshop I started following other steps as well, such as intermittent fasting, sunbathing and wet packs. (Note from Satvic Movement: fasting, enemas and wet packs are not for pregnant or breastfeeding women, children under 14 or anyone who is severely underweight.) When I applied the wet pack for the first time I instantly felt light & relaxed and all my tiredness disappeared. I did not take enema as I have been a little busy lately. But, I will start taking it soon.
What are the benefits you received by following the Satvic lifestyle?
My constipation has eased a lot. I can pass motions easily without any difficulty. I have also witnessed tremendous improvement in my sleeping pattern and energy levels. Earlier, after eating a meal I could feel the drowsiness falling over me, but now, I feel full of energy and vitality, whereas many people around me at office reach for tea or coffee to stay awake. And, at night as soon as I lie in my bed I can feel the relaxation and deep sleep drifting over me. I can sleep soundly no matter if there is electricity or not or whether I am covered in blanket or not. One thing I feel really happy about is my new found love of cooking for myself. When you cook food for yourself you can feel an emotional connectivity. The whole process becomes special and intimate. I am always experimenting with the recipes and customizing them. Whenever I carry satvic sabji and roti at work people get really curious and ask me so many questions that I always feel glad to answer. It's like I am growing through the process as I am going through it.
Apart from the physical changes, have you noticed any mental or spiritual changes?
One of my main reasons behind following the Satvic Lifestyle was to gain mental clarity. Through out this journey I have seen many mental & spiritual changes in me. One major change that I have witnessed is that I no longer get overwhelmed with the situations. My patience level has improved tremendously & I have become more mindful of my words & actions. It's like I have gathered a command over my thoughts. Now, if some one shouts at me, instead of reacting with anger & resentment I try to keep quiet and reflect on my feelings. Whereas, earlier I would have reacted aggressively by throwing away my phone or yelling back. I have also seen huge improvements in my concentration levels as I can feel myself going deeper during meditation sessions.
Can you imagine a world without diseases & medicines? What do you picture?
Yes, this world is very much possible. I think the health problems will still be there but the treatments will change. Along with medicines when they are needed, doctors will also advise on diet and daily habits. The whole medical system will be transformed. I remember going for a walk after dinner with my parents as a kid. At that time there used to be telephone booths and people have to book a call in advance but as mobile phones started coming into the market these booths started disappearing. People started selling mobile phones instead of opening telephone booths, similarly, as people find a healthier way to live, I believe medicine will also put more focus on food and lifestyle.
