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Lex Fridman Fasts for 45 Hours Ahead of Podcast with PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi and AI researcher Lex Fridman discuss fasting, self-discipline, and Indian philosophy during a three-hour podcast conversation.

  • Lex Fridman fasted for 45 hours, consuming only water, to prepare for his podcast interview with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing the desire to reach a spiritual and focused mindset.
  • Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude for Fridman's gesture and shared his own experiences with fasting as a practice of self-discipline and mental clarity.
  • Modi explained that fasting sharpens the senses, accelerates thinking, and provides fresh perspectives, aligning with India's cultural and philosophical traditions.
  • The Prime Minister recounted fasting during a meeting with former U.S. President Barack Obama, emphasizing how fasting has been integral to his life for over five decades.
  • Modi detailed his preparation for extended fasts, including Ayurvedic and yoga practices, and described fasting as a personal act of devotion and inner balance.
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