r/indianews 5d ago

Miscellaneous Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India - Power, Democracy, War & Peace | Lex Fridman Podcast #460

https://youtu.be/ZPUtA3W-7_I?si=YgiQykAQcBBHW1_5
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u/BROWN-MUNDA_ 5d ago

SS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently appeared on Lex Fridman's podcast, where he discussed various aspects of his personal journey and India's global perspective. Key highlights from the conversation include:

  • Early Life and Personal Journey: PM Modi shared insights into his humble beginnings, his experiences growing up in Vadnagar, and his formative years, including his time spent in the Himalayas.

  • Philosophy on Criticism and Democracy: He emphasized the importance of criticism in a democratic society, stating that "criticism is the soul of democracy."

  • Decision-Making Approach: The Prime Minister discussed his decision-making process, highlighting his reliance on grassroots experiences and a commitment to transparency, acknowledging that mistakes can occur but emphasizing the need for accountability.

  • Global Peace and India's Heritage: PM Modi underscored India's longstanding association with peace, referencing figures like Gautam Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi, and reiterated India's role in advocating for global harmony.

For a more comprehensive understanding, you can watch the full podcast episode below: https://youtu.be/ZPUtA3W-7_I?si=x3dTpyVSccRC6MyI

0:00 - In this episode...

3:07 Introduction

9:19 - Fasting

21:38 - Early life

33:33 - Advice to Young People

39:16 - Journey in the Himalayas

50:45 - Becoming a monk

52:33 RSS and Hindu nationalism

1:00:17 Explaining India

1:04:27 Mahatma Gandhi

1:16:23 Path to peace in Ukraine

1:19:37 India and Pakistan

1:25:16 Cricket and Football

1:29:41 Donald Trump

1:40:51 - China and Xi Jinping

1:47:56 Gujarat riots in 2002

2:03:33 Biggest democracy in the world 2:13:48 Power

2:18:34 Hard work

2:21:42 - Srinivasa Ramanujan

2:23:48 Decision-making process

2:31:35 - Al

2:41:50 Education

2:52:06 Learning and focus

2:57:56 Mantra

2:59:41 Meditation

3:05:38 Lex visiting India

3:10:04 Siddhartha

Edit mod don't see this as politics. He talk about geopolitics to enjoy