What keeps Modi going? Work, Brahma Muhurat & mission, PM tells Bill Gates

Although Prime Minister Narendra Modi is over 70, his fitness and agility continue to surprise many. In a free-wheeling interaction with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, PM Modi revealed what keeps him going and how he gets all charged up after taking a little rest.

Gates called PM Modi “one of the most hard-working people” in the world, before asking him what he does to relax. To this the Prime Minister responded, saying that relaxation comes to him in autopilot mode.

‘I don’t make an extra effort’

“This energy doesn’t come from physical strength, but from my dedication and my emotional connection to the mission at hand. My commitment to my mission keeps me going. My body is now trained to what I do. For example, I can work late into the night and wake up early. I don’t have to make an extra effort to relax, it happens on autopilot,” the Prime Minister said.

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“I find inner peace through this spiritual practice instilled into me by my teachers. This energy does not stem from physical strength but my commitment to focus solely on the mission at hand. I live my mission,” PM Modi told Gates during their interaction at the Prime Minister’s 7 Lok Kalyan Marg residence in New Delhi.

‘Bathing in the Brahma Muhurat’

“In the Himalayas, I followed a tradition of bathing in Brahma Muhurta which is waking up between 3:20 am and 3:40 am. These things have conditioned my body over time. I do not need conventional methods to rest or relax. Relaxation comes naturally to me,” PM Modi told Gates.

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“I sleep little, I can work very late, I can still rise very early and stay fresh all the time,” the Prime Minister said, adding that his body had adapted to little rest.

The Modi-Gates interaction was televised on PM Modi’s X handle. Both of them engaged in a compelling discussion, covering a range of critical issues including Artificial Intelligence (AI), climate change mitigation and women’s empowerment.

PM Modi and Gates offered insights into the convergence of technology, sustainability, and social empowerment on the global stage.

Gates lauded India’s technological advancements, highlighting the nation’s pivotal role in AI innovation.

With inputs from agencies