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.