- India,
- 16-Mar-2025 06:30 PM IST
Narendra Modi Podcast: Recently, American podcaster Lex Fridman took a special podcast interview of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The conversation lasted for about three hours, in which he asked PM Modi questions about his childhood, his participation in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its impact on his life.Childhood and association with RSSLex Fridman asked PM Modi that he had joined the RSS at the age of just eight and this organization supports Hindu nationalism. To this, PM Modi replied that he had a nature of being active since childhood. He told that people associated with Seva Dal in his area used to play the Dafli and sing patriotic songs. He used to be very excited to listen to these songs and used to go to participate in it.He told that he used to listen to patriotic songs all night and was very enthusiastic about it. There were activities related to sports, discipline and patriotism in the RSS branches, which inspired him. The values of the Sangh taught him that before doing any work, one should think about how it will benefit the country.RSS's ideas and impact on lifePM Modi said that RSS gave him the purpose of life. RSS is not just an organization, but guides service and nation building. He said that in the 100-year history of RSS, it has become the world's largest voluntary organization, with crores of people associated with it.He said that the basic idea of the RSS is that "Country is everything and public service is service to God." This is the same principle which is also found in Indian scriptures and the thoughts of Swami Vivekananda. PM Modi also mentioned that the scope of the RSS is very wide, and its volunteers serve in every field of society.Service activities of the SanghPM Modi said that social service work is done through various organizations associated with the Sangh.Seva Bharti - This organization runs more than 1.25 lakh service projects in poor settlements, in which focus is given on education, cleanliness and sanskars.Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram – This organization serves the tribals by living in the forests and runs more than 70,000 Ekal Vidyalayas.Vidya Bharati – This organization was established to bring revolution in the field of education, under which about 25,000 schools are run and more than 30 lakh students study.Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh – This organization is the largest organization associated with the working class of the country, which includes 55,000 unions and crores of members.Sanskar and inspiration from the SanghPM Modi said that the RSS has played its positive role in every region of India in the last 100 years. He also said that the work of RSS is not done for any propaganda, but for the purpose of social service and nation building.Through this interview, PM Modi made it clear that the influence of RSS has been very important in his life and this organization gave him the resolve to serve the nation.Conclusion In Lex Friedman's podcast, PM Modi shared his life and experiences related to RSS. He told how the Sangh gave direction to his life and inspired him to follow the path of national service. This interview was not only an opportunity to understand PM Modi's personal life, but also became an important means to know the working style and contribution of the RSS.