Posted on Friday, March 30, 2012 - 04:12 am:

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"I am stranger to astrology, but I agree with Shri Daruwala's observation that there are possibilities that India can bring solution to the problems, the world is facing at present. This is because the values, India has nurtured, during last many centuries," Shri Modi said. "The world is worried about global warming, but for us Indians, a life attached to nature was embedded in our tradition," he said.

Shri Modi added, "Shri Jagdishchandra Bose told us that the trees had life, but our rishi munis used to speak about 'Chhod me Ranchhod' or 'Paudhame Parmatma'."

Shri Modi further said that "till the time, rivers were mother for us, everything was well, but when water turned into H2O, the problems began to arise."

"Today Sun is considered as solution of energy crisis. But Surya Namashkar was part of our daily routine since generations," Shri Modi said.

"The terminology 'Global village' is used frequently today, but Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam was part of our tradition suggesting that the entire world is one family," he said adding that, "this means our country, our tradition offer solutions to the problems of the world. India has strength to rescue the world from crisis."

"Even Swami Vivekananda spoke about 'Jagat Janani' status of India, while Shri Arvind identified the nation as Vishwa Guru," Shri Modi said.

On this occasion, Bejan Daruwala in his characteristic humorous style read out his assessment of Mr. Narendra Modi as a leader and thinker.

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