Narendra Modi Gulps an Intoxicating Drink Politely.

He knows how to respect traditions of the society. Sign of a great man that he is.

He knows how to respect traditions of the society. Sign of a great man that he is.

 

He is a Hindu to the core. Hindu Sampradaya or traditiion, says not to refuse the Host's offering . The drink was a traditional tribal drink. Though bitter and strong, Modi born the bitterness as a true Hindu. 

By the way which Sampradaya or tradition advocates refusal of the Host's offering ? 

By the way which Sampradaya or tradition advocates refusal of the Host's offering ? 

 

 For my reply to the thread, it;s enough to say which Sampradaya ( Hindu sampradaya) says not to refuse a host's offerings. Because the person involved is a Hindu.

The Chinese President also drank it and refusing to drink it is considered an insult to Fiji traditions.The Chinese is a non Hindu. 

The Chinese President also drank it and refusing to drink it is considered an insult to Fiji traditions.The Chinese is a non Hindu. 

Chinese are non Hindus. seeing Modi drinking the tribal bitter drink, he must have learnt about the nuances if Hindu Sampradaya.

By God, to what lengths can one go to defend the indefensible. By this logic before Modi no one drank the bitter drink. Modi is mighty lucky to have such supporters .

By God, to what lengths can one go to defend the indefensible. By this logic before Modi no one drank the bitter drink. Modi is mighty lucky to have such supporters .

 

Supporters. True. But not blind. Just wait and see how this support is going to swell beyond leaps and boundaries.

The Indian PM, the Chinese President and the Prince of Wales - all of them drank the Fijian Kava because they didn’t want to insult the Fijian Society by turning down their offer. I believe it has nothing to do with any religion. 

By God, to what lengths can one go to defend the indefensible. By this logic before Modi no one drank the bitter drink. Modi is mighty lucky to have such supporters .

haha, did you see what happened to English guy after drinking the stuff?

The Indian PM, the Chinese President and the Prince of Wales - all of them drank the Fijian Kava because they didn’t want to insult the Fijian Society by turning down their offer. I believe it has nothing to do with any religion. 

In parties and gatherings there are rules ( etiquette )  to be followed, whatever may be the religion. If  the host offers a particular dish saying, "This is the special dish, I myself cooked.Please taste.". A civilized guest will certainly taste, though he doesn't like it for courtesy sake.

Charismatic leadership, the way he engulfed the traditional drink, thanks for this link, I have not known this incident earlier. 

My issue is not about who drinks and not drinks, but what has religion got to do with it. Leaders of all religions drink it as a matter of protocol. That is why I stated to what length can supporters go.

Religion plays a pivotal role in moulding a person's behavior and how to behave with groups or individuals. Religion certainly related with Narendra Modi's exemplary display of tolerance and respecting other's sentiments and expectations.

Religion plays a pivotal role in moulding a person's behavior and how to behave with groups or individuals. Religion certainly related with Narendra Modi's exemplary display of tolerance and respecting other's sentiments and expectations.

anyone in political or social circle, particularly leaders have to act appropriately at functions. Religion as nothing to do with this. een an atheist would do the same. I agree with Vijay.  

Religion plays a pivotal role in moulding a person's behavior and how to behave with groups or individuals. Religion certainly related with Narendra Modi's exemplary display of tolerance and respecting other's sentiments and expectations.

anyone in political or social circle, particularly leaders have to act appropriately at functions. Religion as nothing to do with this. een an atheist would do the same. I agree with Vijay.  

Opinions vary. Youhave the right to have yours. I do not agree with Vijay.

 

Religion plays a pivotal role in moulding a person's behavior and how to behave with groups or individuals. Religion certainly related with Narendra Modi's exemplary display of tolerance and respecting other's sentiments and expectations.

anyone in political or social circle, particularly leaders have to act appropriately at functions. Religion as nothing to do with this. een an atheist would do the same. I agree with Vijay.  

Opinions vary. Youhave the right to have yours. I do not agree with Vijay.

 

It would make my day if you ever agreed with me - I also would willingly drink the most bitter drink of Fiji. Accept,  don't agree.

 

 

This is a sign that our PM knows how to pay respect to the host. 

Undoubtedly, he is a knowledgeable person and a man of action.