#6 – Gandhi Took the Vow of Brahmacharya
At the age of 37, Gandhi took the vow of abstinence from sexual relations, even with his wife. The vow, which is referred to as brahmacharya in Sanskrit, also made him restrict his diet. He switched to food which was usually uncooked and bland. His diet mostly comprised of fruits, vegetables, and goat’s milk. He believed that by taking the Vow of Brahmacharya he would be able to completely stay focused on his mission as a public advocate.