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Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
Thank you.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
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.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
In India, our religious traditions are actually a way of life.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
Death.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
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.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
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.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
He would place the leaf, and I would meditate there for hours.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
Since we spoke about life and death, I would like to quote a mantra.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
But fasting alone isn't everything. In India,
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
Your senses become extra sharp, highly aware, and fully tuned in. And their capability to observe and to respond multiplies and grows sharper.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
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.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
And perhaps around the 1400s, it was a prominent Buddhist educational hub.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
That's where I was born, that's where I grew up.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
Thank you.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
Thank you.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
Thank you.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
Thank you. Thank you.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
He once looked at me and said, Why have you come here? You have a greater purpose to fulfil.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
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.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
They say, workers unite the world. Others say, workers of the world unite, and we say, workers unite the world.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
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.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
Take something as simple as bathing in water.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
What do you admire about Mahatma Gandhi?
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
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.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
First and foremost, I don't think this is a fair comparison.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
I put forth the vision of One Health, where humans and nature would live in harmony.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
Now, we could have a lengthy discussion on what led to the events that unfolded.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
Indians embraced this painful reality.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
It was a harrowing sight.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
Thank you.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
Thank you.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
I believe that modern wars are no longer just about resources or interests. Today I see so many kinds of conflicts happening.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
The prudent choice for everyone is to let go of conflict and move toward cooperation. And a development-driven approach is the way forward.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
Look, regarding your first point,
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
I have a strong belief that criticism is the soul of democracy. If democracy truly runs in your veins, you must embrace it.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
Should it be like a fly or a bee? I explained, a fly sits on dirt and spreads the dirt around.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
And they see me for what I truly am.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
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.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
Until finally, I have a strong conviction that my decision is right.
Lex Fridman Podcast
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
How did I make decisions during COVID?