India's Modi lived in a jungle

Indian premier says he used to spend five days annually in a jungle for introspection

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has revealed that he used to take some time for introspection and spend time in a forest to understand himself better, Financial Express reported.

The Indian premier said that he would go to the jungle and spend five days during Diwali time in a jungle, in order to understand his 'inner self,' saying that how the strength that he acquired during his introspection spells, still helps him tackle situations today.



While talking in an interview with the Humans of Bombay, PM Modi said that many people were not aware of his jungle visits, adding that he would carry sufficient food on his visits to last for at least five days.

"Not many people know this, but I would go away for the five days of Diwali. Somewhere in a jungle – a place with only clean water and no people. I would pack enough food to last for those five days."

There would be no radio or newspapers, and during that time, there was no TV or internet anyway, said Modi, urging that "I would reflect, and the strength that this alone time gave me still helps me to handle life and its various experiences."



The Indian premier also urged the youth to take some time off from their daily lives to introspect, saying that this exercise will change one’s perception and one will understand his/her inner self better.

“Which is why, I always urge everyone, especially my young friends, in the midst of your fast-paced life and busy schedules, take some time off…think and introspect. It will change your perception – you will understand your inner self better."

This story originally appeared in the Financial Express