I am standing for peace and non-violence.

The speaker declares his stance in favor of peace and non-violence, aligning himself with the principles of Mahatma Gandhi.

Why world is fighting fighting

The speaker expresses confusion about the ongoing conflicts and wars in the world.

Why all people of the world

The speaker questions why people globally are not following the principles of Mahatma Gandhi.

Are not following Mahatma Gandhi,

The speaker reiterates the importance of following Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings for peace.

I am simply not understanding.

The speaker expresses frustration and confusion about the lack of adherence to Gandhi’s principles.

Ancient Indian Wisdom is 100% correct,

The speaker asserts the correctness of ancient Indian wisdom.

I should say even 200% correct,

The speaker emphasizes the absolute correctness of ancient Indian wisdom.

But modern generation is neglecting –

The speaker criticizes the modern generation for neglecting traditional wisdom.

Too much going for fashion and foreign thing.

The speaker laments the modern generation’s preoccupation with fashion and foreign influences.

Other day I’m reading newspaper

The speaker recounts reading a newspaper recently.

(Every day I’m reading Times of India

The speaker specifies that he reads the Times of India every day to improve his English language skills.

To improve my English Language)

The speaker clarifies the purpose of reading the newspaper.

How one goonda fellow

The speaker uses the term “goonda” (a thug or hooligan) to describe a person.

Threw stone at Indirabehn.

The speaker reports an incident where someone threw a stone at “Indirabehn,” a colloquial reference to the Indian Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi.

Must be student unrest fellow, I am thinking.

The speaker assumes that the person involved in the incident must be a student engaged in unrest.

Friends, Romans, Countrymen, I am saying (to myself)

The speaker playfully invokes Shakespearean language, addressing imaginary friends and countrymen.

Lend me the ears.

The speaker humorously asks for attention.

Everything is coming –

The speaker suggests that various issues are emerging.

Regeneration, Remuneration, Contraception.

The speaker mentions contemporary issues using alliteration, referring to regeneration, remuneration (payment), and contraception.

Be patiently, brothers and sisters.

The speaker advises patience to the audience.

You want one glass lassi?

The speaker offers a traditional Indian beverage, lassi, to the audience.

Very good for digestion.

The speaker extols the digestive benefits of lassi.

With little salt, lovely drink,

The speaker describes lassi as a delightful beverage when flavored with a bit of salt.

Better than wine;

The speaker contrasts lassi with wine, claiming it to be superior.

Not that I am ever tasting the wine.

The speaker clarifies that he is a total teetotaler and has never tasted wine.

I’m the total teetotaler, completely total,

The speaker humorously emphasizes his abstinence from alcohol.

But I say

The speaker begins to express his opinion.

Wine is for the drunkards only.

The speaker dismisses wine, suggesting it is only for those who indulge in excessive drinking.

What you think of prospects of world peace?

The speaker seeks the opinion of others regarding the prospects of world peace.

Pakistan behaving like this,

The speaker highlights the behavior of Pakistan as a hindrance to peace.

China behaving like that,

The speaker also mentions China’s behavior as a factor contributing to global tensions.

It is making me really sad, I am telling you.

The speaker expresses genuine sadness about the state of global affairs.

Really, most harassing me.

The speaker is deeply troubled by the current state of the world.

All men are brothers, no?

The speaker emphasizes the universal brotherhood of all people.

In India also

The speaker applies this concept to India.

Gujaratis, Maharashtrians, Hindiwallahs

The speaker mentions different Indian communities from Gujarat, Maharashtra, and North India.

All brothers –

Despite differences, the speaker asserts that all these communities are like brothers.

Though some are having funny habits.

The speaker acknowledges the peculiarities or eccentricities of these communities.

Still, you tolerate me,

The speaker appreciates the mutual tolerance among diverse communities.

I tolerate you,

The speaker reciprocates the tolerance.

One day Ram Rajya is surely coming.

The speaker expresses hope for an ideal, harmonious state (“Ram Rajya”) in the future.

You are going?

The speaker addresses someone who appears to be leaving.

But you will visit again

The speaker anticipates the visitor’s return.

Any time, any day,

The speaker emphasizes the open invitation for the visitor to return at any time.

I am not believing in ceremony

The speaker dismisses the need for formalities.

Always I am enjoying your company-.

The speaker appreciates the company of the visitor.

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