With more than two lakh likes, the video also cautioned about the fatal effects of consuming motor oil, which include serious organ damage, coma, and even death.
You risk having to spend a lot of money to get your motorcycle’s engine to start again if you put water in the fuel tank. In a similar vein, eating something that is inedible may cause stomach pain and likely result in an urgent trip to the hospital for treatment.
This scenario, however, seems like it belongs in a strange medical mystery. It is said that “Oil Kumar,” a man from Shivamogga, Karnataka, consumes seven to eight liters of engine oil daily. Yes, you read correctly.
In an Instagram video that went viral, “Oil Kumar,” who was wearing a lungi and a monk-like outfit, was seen sipping engine oil directly from a container. The post claims that Kumar has lived off of tea and motor oil for more than thirty years, eschewing a traditional diet.
The last 33 years have seen Shivamogga’s Oil Kumar’s ability to survive without food has astounded everyone. He consumes 7–8 liters of waste engine oil and tea every day in place of rice or chapati. Scientists and doctors are still in disbelief as he maintains his strength and health without ever needing to attend the hospital. Kumar thinks that Lord Ayyappa’s blessings are the only reason this unusual way of living is feasible. His tale has gained widespread attention as a genuine miracle of faith and is now one of the most discussed medical riddles in Karnataka and India, according to the Instagram caption.
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In addition to warning of the fatal effects of consuming motor oil—such as serious organ damage, coma, or even death—the video, which has received over two lakh likes.
Online, the strange video has generated a flurry of responses.
“RIP SCIENCE 😢😢😢 SCIENCE SHOCK 😭 AYYAPPA ROCK,” wrote one person. “Which brand engine is this?” asked another.
Whether it is a myth or a miracle, Oil Kumar’s story has astounded the internet.
