Eat less, never think you are old: Advani


New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS): "Hear your inner voice to find meaning in life, eat less and never think you have become old," Advani told a gathering Tuesday at the launch of his three books here, compiled from the blogs he has been writing.

Stating he found both meaning and happiness in life, Advani, 86, said he took criticism in his stride.

"I was labelled a Hindu fanatic and when I visited Pakistan in 2005, I was charged with revolting from my party ideology," he said.

He thanked Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat for sparing time to launch his books - "My Take" in English and "Rashtra Sarvopari" and "Drishtikon" in Hindi.

"It is my privilege that the head of an organisation with which I have been associated since the age of 14 years is launching my books," said Advani.

Bhagwat was all praise for Advani.

"He does what he says. National interest has been supreme behind his words. It is proven," said Bhagwat.

Leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, Sushma Swaraj, said she was amazed at the regularity and the range of topics covered in Advani's blogs.

"We never thought he would write regularly. We are left wondering over the wide range of topics he has written about," Swaraj said while urging the gathering to gain from the wisdom in Advani's three books.

In a lighter vein, she pointed out that sometimes Advani was critical of party leaders in his blogs but she always takes it as an advice from the party veteran.

"Our adversaries may be happy over the criticism but he (Advani) has a right to criticise and scold us for our mistakes," she said.

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev also heaped praise on Advani for his long career in politics.

The dignitaries present on the occasion included leader of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Chouhan, former minister Arun Shourie and BJP leader Smriti Irani.

  

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  • A. S. Mathew, U.S.A.

    Wed, Dec 18 2013

    I do agree with his non-political but an health related opinion. Less eating is better, also our positive mental attitude has a very key and strong role to play in our health.

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  • Bollu, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 18 2013

    Mathew...
    It's advisable to people who are carrying various diseases..
    What about those people who yearn to have two meals a day..which is difficult to procure..!!
    In India more than 30-40% living below poverty line..somewhat they manage with whatever available with less nutrition food..
    Ajja in his young age..enjoyed a lot..now it's enough to depend upon it at the age of 86..
    To advise it's good..First of all give 'food' to all and than preach..which not done by any government..
    When I am young seen women's who are picking up last available waste which uploading from trucks.. rice within small stones..for there family members.
    Do our country are in so bad state..having billionaires and even wealth thrashed in so many temples..!!Jai Ho...

    Mehmaan Jo Hamara Hota Hai
    Woh Jaan Se Pyara Hota Hai
    Jyada Ki Nahin Lalach Humko
    Thode Mein Guzara Hota Hai
    Bacchon Ke Liye Jo Dharti Maa
    Sadiyon Se Sabhi Dukh Sehti Hai...

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