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Lex Fridman Podcast

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I believe that Whatever task you get, if you perform that task with complete dedication and sincerity, they inevitably become an expert sooner or later. And their enhanced capabilities open doors to success.

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#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace

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In India, our religious traditions are actually a way of life.

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Many mantras in Hindu philosophy are deeply intertwined in some intricate and interesting ways with science and nature, each woven into different facets of life.

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There are several little streams in the Himalayas. He positioned a large leaf to catch water from one of those streams and placed an upside-down bowl below.

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He would place the leaf, and I would meditate there for hours.

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#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace

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Since we spoke about life and death, I would like to quote a mantra.

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#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace

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But fasting alone isn't everything. In India,

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#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace

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Your senses become extra sharp, highly aware, and fully tuned in. And their capability to observe and to respond multiplies and grows sharper.

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#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace

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Looking at the world, as I understand it today, I can reflect on my childhood and the unique environment I grew up in. My village had certain fascinating aspects, some of which are quite rare, even globally. When I was in school, there was an elder in our village.

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And perhaps around the 1400s, it was a prominent Buddhist educational hub.

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That's where I was born, that's where I grew up.

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He once looked at me and said, Why have you come here? You have a greater purpose to fulfil.

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One must make an effort to truly grasp the nature of its work. More than anything, the RSS provides you with a clear direction toward what can truly be called a purpose in life.

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#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace

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They say, workers unite the world. Others say, workers of the world unite, and we say, workers unite the world.

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Look, India is a cultural identity. It is a civilization that dates back thousands of years. Consider the vastness of India, over a hundred languages, thousands of dialects.

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Take something as simple as bathing in water.

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India was ruled by the Mughals, the British and several other foreign powers. Despite being bound by the shackles of colonial rule for centuries, the flame of independence burned brightly.

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First and foremost, I don't think this is a fair comparison.

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I put forth the vision of One Health, where humans and nature would live in harmony.

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Now, we could have a lengthy discussion on what led to the events that unfolded.

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I believe that modern wars are no longer just about resources or interests. Today I see so many kinds of conflicts happening.

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The prudent choice for everyone is to let go of conflict and move toward cooperation. And a development-driven approach is the way forward.

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I have a strong belief that criticism is the soul of democracy. If democracy truly runs in your veins, you must embrace it.

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Should it be like a fly or a bee? I explained, a fly sits on dirt and spreads the dirt around.

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Do you ever get lonely? Look, I never experience loneliness. Because I am an ardent believer in the philosophy of one plus one. And this philosophy of one plus one is aligned with my moral compass.

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Until finally, I have a strong conviction that my decision is right.