Podcaster Lex Fridman recites Gayatri Mantra, PM Modi says 'You did great'

American podcaster Lex Fridman chanted the Gayatri Mantra during his podcast conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Transcript

00:00I was thinking that can you teach me to pray or meditate for a moment.

00:09I tried. I am trying to learn the Gayatri Mantra and in my fasting I was trying to chant the mantras.

00:23Maybe I can try to chant and you can tell me about the importance of this mantra and other mantras.

00:29And what impact did this have on your life and spirituality.

00:33Can I try?

00:35Yes, go ahead.

00:53How did I say?

00:55You did a very good job.

00:57Om Bhur Bhuvah Swah Tatsavitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi Dheeyo Yonah Prachodayat

01:05Actually, this is related to the Sun Fasting.

01:10And the importance of the Sun power in that era.

01:16The mantra in Hindu philosophy has something to do with science.

01:23And science and nature are connected to each other.

01:31Life is also connected with different aspects.

01:36And chanting the mantra in a regular rhythm is very beneficial.

01:45In your spirituality.