Day 70. Legacy- 7

 We saw in the last blog the courageous and life giving act of Late Captain Vikram Batra, which will inspire any one with national pride and love for the mother land- in all days and years to come. 

It is in this connection, the following quote written on the walls of the Army Camp at Shimla, that Anupam Kher read out in a video recently brings out the true valour/mind set of our brave soldiers, who are defending/protecting us from all around enemies all the time of the year.

 The words themselves are so courageous/motivating and charging for anyone, more so for  our beloved Jawans', who have taken the solemn pledge to defend the honour of this country at any cost-literally.

मंजिलें मिले न मिले, ये तो मुकद्दर की बात है,

हम कोशिश ही न करे,ये तो गलत बात है 

Who khoon khis matlab ka,

Jis mein ravani na ho

Jo khoon desh ke kaam  na   aa sake

Woh khoon nahi paani hai

Is baat ka koi mahatva nahi hai

Manushya marta khis tarah hai

Abh mahatva iss baat ka hai

Woh jeeta khis tarah hai . ( excuse me for the errors, if any)

Many may not have the courage to join Army. Further all cannot join Army also, as their quota is also not unlimited. But are we ready if there is a chance or need?

1)I am reminded of an anecdote heard from the life of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. In one of the public meetings someone asked him.. Sir you are able to speak almost all languages except  zyz language. For this  it seems he replied…. We have many soldiers from most of the States in the country. But there are hardly anybody from the state you had mentioned. What is the moral of the Story? People from that state were not keen to join Army.

2) I have heard another anecdote.. every woman desires a child like Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.. but he should be born to some other woman… What does that convey?

3) Every one is fond of Sita’s story and sacrifices. But few wants to be in her chappals….What does this mean?

Getting back to the quote above, we need courageous people in all fields,  more so to join  Army . Then only the mother land will be protected and people will be able to sit in studios and other places and  do T V /other debates over trivialities- as seen ad nauseum.

We should be able to recognize Real Heroes and worship them, or at least support their deeds and eulogize them – definitely not  demoralize them- at least- at any time. Unfortunately, lot of learning is needed in the last area. 

The current tradition of remembering army people only during calamities must give way to a culture of remembering /honouring them 365 days of  the yea8, as they defend  unconditionally ,the motherland 365x24 perennially.

The above one quote can change life… as it is relevant not only for army people , but for every citizen who loves this great country. What do you think?

Be happy. Be safe.

ॐ तत् सत्

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