 He used to keep 300-years-old copy of "Ramayana" with him which he received from his grandfather and follows a vow of silence, on every Saturday.He is not an ascetic but follows traditions of Hindu asceticism.Bapu, who believes in ‘Pravahi Parampara’ (flowing tradition), has been speaking for progressive norms in the 21st century and feels there should be no stagnancy in religious beliefs.