New Delhi, March 16 -- In a 3-hour long interaction with podcaster Lex Fridman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked young people to not take short-cuts and have patience and self-confidence.

Modi made the remarks while responding to a question by Fridman who asked the Prime Minister what advice could he give to young people who are struggling, who are lost in the world and who are trying to find their way.

"No matter how dark the night may seem, it is still just night, and morning is bound to come. That's why we need patience and self-confidence. Yes, the challenges are real, but I am not defined by my circumstances. I am here for a purpose, sent by a higher power, and I am not alone. The one who sent me is always with me. This unwaverin...