Yoga guru Ramdev today shared his thoughts on the challenges facing India’s youth during an episode of entrepreneur Raj Shamani’s podcast ‘Figuring Out’. In an unfiltered conversation, Shamani raised key concerns about the current trajectory of Indian youth, and Ramdev offered his perspective on the issues.

The discussion focused on the consumption habits and lifestyle choices of young people, especially those between the ages of 8 and 18. Ramdev expressed his concern about the increasing amount of time young people spend on their phones.

“In India today, 8 to 18-year-olds are mindlessly spending 8 to 12 hours scrolling through their phones, consuming anything and everything. They’re engaging in harmful, vulgar content. are and highly motivated by what they see, hear and eat.” Ram Dev Commented

He highlighted how this behavior has contributed to a loss of purpose, with many young people drifting away from their true potential. “They have become mere consumers, not creators—absorbers of negative influences, unhealthy visuals and toxic information. They seem to have lost their sense of direction in life. What are they doing? They are What are you getting from everyone?”

The yoga guru stressed that such an attitude is harmful not only to individuals but also to the wider development of the country.

Ramdev on the present education system

The conversation then turned to the role of education in an emerging world. Raj ShamaniA staunch advocate of personal development, Ramdev was asked to share his thoughts on whether the current education system adequately prepares the youth for the challenges of the future. Ramdev responded by stressing the importance of developing “real intelligence” (RI) on his growing influence. Artificial intelligence (AI)

“More than AI, we need RI – real intelligence. Real intelligence must be stronger than artificial intelligence. We must stay updated with the whole world, and I stand before you, updated,” he said. Emphasizing the need for Well rounded and adaptable.

Ramdev further emphasized that education should go beyond academic achievement and focus on developing leadership qualities and building character. “Education should be for leadership and character building,” he asserted. “The world has been changed by those with big ideas, and so our education must be excellent, inclusive of all components. But most importantly, it must instill courage, bravery, determination and self-confidence in each individual. , and it must be empowered to change the world.”