Author: Air Marshal RK Nehra
Publisher: Lancer Publishers LLC
ISBN: 193550147X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
What is (real) Hinduism? The simple answer is that there is no ‘simple answer’. We know Hinduism as the most ancient, complex and fascinating religion of humankind. It may also be the least understood due to bewildering variety of its thought processes, which are both original and sublime. An attempt has been made in the book to present a short and simplified, yet comprehensive view of Hinduism – its culture and civilization. The vast range of Hindu gods and goddesses is fully explored. It is considered that after going through the book, aam admi (layman) would be greatly informed about Hinduism; and Hindus will feel empowered about their religion. The book will be of special interest to NRIs, especially of the second generation, in search of their roots. For everyone else, including the foreigners, there is a fascinating story waiting to be discovered. The second half of the book relates to study of the Hindu military value system from the earliest times of mythology to the present times. Issues of Hindu military mindset and 750 years of unending slavery are covered in detail. The causes for the Hindu military defeats are analyzed with an extraordinary degree of candor; the conclusions reached shatter many a prevalent myth. The causes for Hindu military defeats lay in their mind, rather than in their muscle.
Hinduism & Its Military Ethos
Hinduism and Its Military Ethos
Author: R. K. Nehra
Publisher: Lancer Publishers LLC
ISBN: 9781935501237
Category : Hinduism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What is (real) Hinduism? The simple answer is that there is no simple answer. We know Hinduism as the most ancient, complex, and fascinating religion of humankind. It may also be the least understood due to the bewildering variety of its thought processes, which are both original and sublime. An attempt has been made in the book to present a short and simplified, yet comprehensive view of Hinduism, and its culture and civilization. The vast range of Hindu gods and goddesses is fully explored. The second half of the book relates to study of the Hindu military value system from the earliest times of mythology to the present times. Issues of Hindu military mindset and 750 years of unending slavery are covered in detail. The causes for Hindu military defeats are analyzed with an extraordinary degree of candor; the conclusions reached shatter many a prevalent myth. The causes for Hindu military defeats lay in their mind, rather than in their muscle.
Publisher: Lancer Publishers LLC
ISBN: 9781935501237
Category : Hinduism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What is (real) Hinduism? The simple answer is that there is no simple answer. We know Hinduism as the most ancient, complex, and fascinating religion of humankind. It may also be the least understood due to the bewildering variety of its thought processes, which are both original and sublime. An attempt has been made in the book to present a short and simplified, yet comprehensive view of Hinduism, and its culture and civilization. The vast range of Hindu gods and goddesses is fully explored. The second half of the book relates to study of the Hindu military value system from the earliest times of mythology to the present times. Issues of Hindu military mindset and 750 years of unending slavery are covered in detail. The causes for Hindu military defeats are analyzed with an extraordinary degree of candor; the conclusions reached shatter many a prevalent myth. The causes for Hindu military defeats lay in their mind, rather than in their muscle.
Hinduism and the Ethics of Warfare in South Asia
Author: Kaushik Roy
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 110701736X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
This book traces the evolution of theories of warfare in India from the dawn of civilization, focusing on the debate between Dharmayuddha (Just War) and Kutayuddha (Unjust War) within Hindu philosophy. This debate centers around four questions: What is war? What justifies it? How should it be waged? And what are its potential repercussions?
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 110701736X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
This book traces the evolution of theories of warfare in India from the dawn of civilization, focusing on the debate between Dharmayuddha (Just War) and Kutayuddha (Unjust War) within Hindu philosophy. This debate centers around four questions: What is war? What justifies it? How should it be waged? And what are its potential repercussions?
Author:
Publisher: Apkallu Press
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
The Apocalypse of Enoch and Bhuśunda The Apocalypse of Enoch and Bhuśunda challenges the underlying assumptions of the classical roots of civilization by restoring the original context of creation mythology. In this second volume of A Chronology of the Primeval Gods and the Western Sunrise, ancient myths from multiple geographies are correlated to spikes in cosmic rays over the past 120,000 years – as documented in ice core data. The chronology and content of these myths tell us that the primary forces behind these cataclysms were the most ancient gods - hyper-nova at the Galactic Center associated with Sgr A*(The Dragon), Sgr West (The Beast) and Sgr East (Hiranyâksha and Hiranyakas'ipu), with secondary supernova seen as the birth of new, destructive gods. Ancient myth has documented the cataclysmic destruction of the world on at least twenty occasions with four major geo-polar migrations, which has resulted in a shift of the earth’s equator on at least one occasion. Multiple myths are shown to represent a view of the sky that can only be seen from the Antarctic region. Multiple versions of the myths of Orion are analyzed, showing clear linkages between the Vedic myth of Trisanku, the Book of Genesis, Senmut's Tomb, and the myths of Prajāpati Daksa representing the oldest version of the Orion myth – older than Trishanku and Genesis by 20,000 years! The stunning conclusion explains how the “Watchers” of Enoch were the Vedic descendants of Ila and Iksvaku. These descendants of the seventh Manu had been observing and recording the stars as a source of cataclysm for at least 15,000 years prior to Enoch, thus allowing Enoch to prophesize a ‘new heaven.’ That prophecy became the foundation for St John’s Book of Revelations, which is shown to be a description of a series of cataclysms attributed to Sgr West. The book offers a new theory for explaining geo-polar migration. That theory suggests small shifts in the location of the earth’s center of gravity underlie each migration, but that there are multiple causes for the shifts.
Publisher: Apkallu Press
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
The Apocalypse of Enoch and Bhuśunda The Apocalypse of Enoch and Bhuśunda challenges the underlying assumptions of the classical roots of civilization by restoring the original context of creation mythology. In this second volume of A Chronology of the Primeval Gods and the Western Sunrise, ancient myths from multiple geographies are correlated to spikes in cosmic rays over the past 120,000 years – as documented in ice core data. The chronology and content of these myths tell us that the primary forces behind these cataclysms were the most ancient gods - hyper-nova at the Galactic Center associated with Sgr A*(The Dragon), Sgr West (The Beast) and Sgr East (Hiranyâksha and Hiranyakas'ipu), with secondary supernova seen as the birth of new, destructive gods. Ancient myth has documented the cataclysmic destruction of the world on at least twenty occasions with four major geo-polar migrations, which has resulted in a shift of the earth’s equator on at least one occasion. Multiple myths are shown to represent a view of the sky that can only be seen from the Antarctic region. Multiple versions of the myths of Orion are analyzed, showing clear linkages between the Vedic myth of Trisanku, the Book of Genesis, Senmut's Tomb, and the myths of Prajāpati Daksa representing the oldest version of the Orion myth – older than Trishanku and Genesis by 20,000 years! The stunning conclusion explains how the “Watchers” of Enoch were the Vedic descendants of Ila and Iksvaku. These descendants of the seventh Manu had been observing and recording the stars as a source of cataclysm for at least 15,000 years prior to Enoch, thus allowing Enoch to prophesize a ‘new heaven.’ That prophecy became the foundation for St John’s Book of Revelations, which is shown to be a description of a series of cataclysms attributed to Sgr West. The book offers a new theory for explaining geo-polar migration. That theory suggests small shifts in the location of the earth’s center of gravity underlie each migration, but that there are multiple causes for the shifts.
Kashmir The Troubled Frontiers
Author: Maj Gen Afsir Karim
Publisher: Lancer Publishers LLC
ISBN: 1935501763
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
This book traces the historical roots of the Kashmir problem and provides an overview of the entire state as it existed prior to the partition of the Subcontinent. Evaluates population composition, available human resources and the economy of the state, studies at micro level the various regions including PoK and discusses the prevailing geographic, ethnic and religious divisions existing within. The book presents the scope and intensity of the current turbulence, unbiased description of events and personalities, takes into account the Pakistani viewpoint and their quest for strategic depth. Further, assesses the military capabilities of China, Pakistan and India to alter the status quo and the value of Kashmir card for the USA. Kashmir: The Troubled Frontiers explains the geo-political profile with emphasis on the strategic importance of J&K to the region. The independent and comprehensive analysis is the result of research by the Indian Defence Review Team with suggestions of bold and radical options. No apologies are offered and none asked for. The idea of this book emanated from the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Research Foundation and it gave a grant to facilitate the research.
Publisher: Lancer Publishers LLC
ISBN: 1935501763
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
This book traces the historical roots of the Kashmir problem and provides an overview of the entire state as it existed prior to the partition of the Subcontinent. Evaluates population composition, available human resources and the economy of the state, studies at micro level the various regions including PoK and discusses the prevailing geographic, ethnic and religious divisions existing within. The book presents the scope and intensity of the current turbulence, unbiased description of events and personalities, takes into account the Pakistani viewpoint and their quest for strategic depth. Further, assesses the military capabilities of China, Pakistan and India to alter the status quo and the value of Kashmir card for the USA. Kashmir: The Troubled Frontiers explains the geo-political profile with emphasis on the strategic importance of J&K to the region. The independent and comprehensive analysis is the result of research by the Indian Defence Review Team with suggestions of bold and radical options. No apologies are offered and none asked for. The idea of this book emanated from the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Research Foundation and it gave a grant to facilitate the research.
Kashmir's Death Trap
Author: Col Danvir Singh
Publisher: Lancer Publishers LLC
ISBN: 1940988136
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
This book is an effort to recall the life in Kashmir, a state under perpetual conflict. It is a saga of courage, betrayal, passion and hatred seen from the eyes of a young soldier. In this nature’s paradise, is a human hell where the lives are lost daily in pursuit of Ideology. Armed by own set of Justifications India, Pakistan and the Kashmiris battle each other to no end in sight. Zealous young men continue to die for a cause diseased by treachery and celebrated by heroism. The territorial desire of Pakistan has cost dearly to the generations stifled in this conflict. This fight has devastated many a homes with ever widening chasm and deepening scars. Punctuated by blood curdling violence, Kashmiris are prisoners of a historic mistake. In the ongoing series of Pakistan’s grand design to wrest control of this state, a proxy war was unleashed by them in 1989. This war still continues as I write.
Publisher: Lancer Publishers LLC
ISBN: 1940988136
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
This book is an effort to recall the life in Kashmir, a state under perpetual conflict. It is a saga of courage, betrayal, passion and hatred seen from the eyes of a young soldier. In this nature’s paradise, is a human hell where the lives are lost daily in pursuit of Ideology. Armed by own set of Justifications India, Pakistan and the Kashmiris battle each other to no end in sight. Zealous young men continue to die for a cause diseased by treachery and celebrated by heroism. The territorial desire of Pakistan has cost dearly to the generations stifled in this conflict. This fight has devastated many a homes with ever widening chasm and deepening scars. Punctuated by blood curdling violence, Kashmiris are prisoners of a historic mistake. In the ongoing series of Pakistan’s grand design to wrest control of this state, a proxy war was unleashed by them in 1989. This war still continues as I write.
Triumph in Surrender
Author: Vijainder K Thakur
Publisher: Lancer Publishers LLC
ISBN: 194098825X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Triumph in Surrender is a fast paced narrative that blends edge-of-the-seat action with heartwarming passion and rectitude, set in the IAF against the backdrop of an existential threat to the nation. The thriller romance gives an intimate glimpse into the lives of IAF personnel and showcases the technological capabilities of the service that invariably gets the first call to action. The novel’s plot is woven around three brilliant and passionate characters who stay in perfect harmony despite cross wired attractions, out of deep respect for each other. Triumph in Surrender illustrates how, when reposed with freedom and trust by their governments, the karamvir yodhas of this world can ward off the most diabolic threats to civilized life; evil exists only where goodness is mute or shackled. The book cover doesn’t allude to it, but the narrative proclaims it loudly - the karamvir yodhas of today are as often women, as men.
Publisher: Lancer Publishers LLC
ISBN: 194098825X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Triumph in Surrender is a fast paced narrative that blends edge-of-the-seat action with heartwarming passion and rectitude, set in the IAF against the backdrop of an existential threat to the nation. The thriller romance gives an intimate glimpse into the lives of IAF personnel and showcases the technological capabilities of the service that invariably gets the first call to action. The novel’s plot is woven around three brilliant and passionate characters who stay in perfect harmony despite cross wired attractions, out of deep respect for each other. Triumph in Surrender illustrates how, when reposed with freedom and trust by their governments, the karamvir yodhas of this world can ward off the most diabolic threats to civilized life; evil exists only where goodness is mute or shackled. The book cover doesn’t allude to it, but the narrative proclaims it loudly - the karamvir yodhas of today are as often women, as men.
Indian Defence Review Jul-Sep 2015 (Vol 30.3)
Author: Danvir Singh
Publisher: Lancer Publishers LLC
ISBN: 1940988209
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
IN THIS VOLUME: Indo-Pak War 1965: Are Commemorations Due? – Lt Gen JS Bajwa (Editor) ---------------------------------------------------- INDIAN DEFENCE REVIEW COMMENT Indian Army’s Multi-Calibre Individual Weapon System – Danvir Singh ---------------------------------------------------- Getting More from Less: Force Multipliers for the IAF – Gp Capt Joseph Noronha Quietly Effective, Vigilant Airborne ISR – John Kiehle Look Beyond FDI: Laying the Right Foundation for Defence Manufacturing – Dr JP Dash Making “Make in India” Succeed – Lt Gen Anjan Mukherjee Restructuring Defence Procurement Procedure – Ashish Puntambekar Airborne and Special Forces: Reassessing Role, Tasks and Organisations – Brig Deepak Sinha The IAF and its Need for Close Air Support – Sqn Ldr Vijainder K Thakur India: An Aerospace Power? – Gp Capt TP Srivastava Computer Network Operations and Electronic Warfare Complementary or Competitive? – Lt Gen Davinder Kumar Spectre of China’s Artificial Islands – Prof Swaran Singh & Dr Lilian Yamamoto China’s Game of Territorial Claims – Lt Gen Gautam Banerjee Aerospace and Defence News – Priya Tyagi The Dragon’s Adventures in the Indian Ocean – Vice Admiral Anup Singh Influence of Aerial Combat on the Development of Armoured Fighting Vehicles – Artsrun Hovhannisyan Fifty Years Since Haji Pir – Special Correspondent The Middle East: An Assessment – Air Marshal Dhiraj Kukreja Climate Change in the Himalayas: A Ticking Time-Bomb? – Col CP Muthanna Restructuring Defence Reforms for National Security – Brig Gurmeet Kanwal Wanted A Full Spectrum Military Doctrine – Brig Amar Cheema Reviewing India’s Foreign Policy: From Regional Power to Potential Super Power – Anant Mishra The PLA Digest – Claude Arpi Book Review
Publisher: Lancer Publishers LLC
ISBN: 1940988209
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
IN THIS VOLUME: Indo-Pak War 1965: Are Commemorations Due? – Lt Gen JS Bajwa (Editor) ---------------------------------------------------- INDIAN DEFENCE REVIEW COMMENT Indian Army’s Multi-Calibre Individual Weapon System – Danvir Singh ---------------------------------------------------- Getting More from Less: Force Multipliers for the IAF – Gp Capt Joseph Noronha Quietly Effective, Vigilant Airborne ISR – John Kiehle Look Beyond FDI: Laying the Right Foundation for Defence Manufacturing – Dr JP Dash Making “Make in India” Succeed – Lt Gen Anjan Mukherjee Restructuring Defence Procurement Procedure – Ashish Puntambekar Airborne and Special Forces: Reassessing Role, Tasks and Organisations – Brig Deepak Sinha The IAF and its Need for Close Air Support – Sqn Ldr Vijainder K Thakur India: An Aerospace Power? – Gp Capt TP Srivastava Computer Network Operations and Electronic Warfare Complementary or Competitive? – Lt Gen Davinder Kumar Spectre of China’s Artificial Islands – Prof Swaran Singh & Dr Lilian Yamamoto China’s Game of Territorial Claims – Lt Gen Gautam Banerjee Aerospace and Defence News – Priya Tyagi The Dragon’s Adventures in the Indian Ocean – Vice Admiral Anup Singh Influence of Aerial Combat on the Development of Armoured Fighting Vehicles – Artsrun Hovhannisyan Fifty Years Since Haji Pir – Special Correspondent The Middle East: An Assessment – Air Marshal Dhiraj Kukreja Climate Change in the Himalayas: A Ticking Time-Bomb? – Col CP Muthanna Restructuring Defence Reforms for National Security – Brig Gurmeet Kanwal Wanted A Full Spectrum Military Doctrine – Brig Amar Cheema Reviewing India’s Foreign Policy: From Regional Power to Potential Super Power – Anant Mishra The PLA Digest – Claude Arpi Book Review
Kashmir Saga A Bundle of Blunders
Author: Lt Gen DD Saklani
Publisher: Lancer Publishers LLC
ISBN: 1935501887
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
J&K is a complicated problem, compounded by various internal and external factors. Unfortunately the issue has not remained confined to India and Pakistan only but has become a pawn in global and regional power politics. Based on his unique personal experiences, first as a soldier and then as the Security Adviser to the Governor, the author has sketched out the intrigues and blunders which plunged the state into its present state of militancy of disturbing magnitude, causing untold trouble and suffering to the people. The book tells the story of J&K forged by its ironic destiny and by the uncertainties and instabilities of Indian policies. Many pertinent questions arise. Who were the persons responsible for bringing about such a situation in the state and for how long do its people have to suffer the miseries? Is there to be an end to this bloodletting or will the conflict continue as hithertofore? One may wonder what led to the great tragedy in the state. There have been genuine grievances of the people which have not been adequately addressed. Political and administrative lapses created resentments, which have been and continue to be exploited by outside powers.
Publisher: Lancer Publishers LLC
ISBN: 1935501887
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
J&K is a complicated problem, compounded by various internal and external factors. Unfortunately the issue has not remained confined to India and Pakistan only but has become a pawn in global and regional power politics. Based on his unique personal experiences, first as a soldier and then as the Security Adviser to the Governor, the author has sketched out the intrigues and blunders which plunged the state into its present state of militancy of disturbing magnitude, causing untold trouble and suffering to the people. The book tells the story of J&K forged by its ironic destiny and by the uncertainties and instabilities of Indian policies. Many pertinent questions arise. Who were the persons responsible for bringing about such a situation in the state and for how long do its people have to suffer the miseries? Is there to be an end to this bloodletting or will the conflict continue as hithertofore? One may wonder what led to the great tragedy in the state. There have been genuine grievances of the people which have not been adequately addressed. Political and administrative lapses created resentments, which have been and continue to be exploited by outside powers.
Charge of a Mountain Brigade
Author: Lt Gen PN Kathpalia
Publisher: Lancer Publishers LLC
ISBN: 1940988160
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
The exploits of the 71 Mountain Brigade – “The Brigade of the Year” begins with its having the lush green hills of Nagaland to fight the war of Liberation of Bangladesh shoulder to shoulder with the Mukti Bahini. From the time it left its location in Limakong (MANIPUR) till it finally settled down in Barrackpore, it went through eight formations in a short period of seven months moving from place to place. The Brigade was the first to enter Bangladesh from the North and the first to take the surrender and return to India. This formation did the longest advance in the shortest possible time and according to the Pakistanis “the entire action went with the precision of a clock work and according to the Book”. It was the integral brigade of 9 Mountain Division, which was placed under command of 8 Mountain Division for insurgency operations. From there it moved to defend the 1,200 mile-long Siliguri Corridor and then with a stroke of luck got converted into the Independent Brigade Group for the duration of the war. It reverted to its original self and was looking after Calcutta in aid of civil authorities in 1972 after the war. Thereafter, it finally managed to be an integral part of 6 Mountain Division. This book is primarily addressed to the younger lot of officers, since at the brigade level small unit actions assume significance and bring out tactical lessons useful to the young officers. The author has made an endeavour to place the actions of the Brigade in its proper perspective by covering what was generally happening all around. This has been done in order to bring out that no actions are fought in isolation in a conventional warfare. In fact this may even be true for a nuclear war. This book, which is the only one of its kind as far as unit and sub-unit actions in Bangladesh were concerned, will be of interest to students of military history and to every unit of the Indian Armed Forces .
Publisher: Lancer Publishers LLC
ISBN: 1940988160
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
The exploits of the 71 Mountain Brigade – “The Brigade of the Year” begins with its having the lush green hills of Nagaland to fight the war of Liberation of Bangladesh shoulder to shoulder with the Mukti Bahini. From the time it left its location in Limakong (MANIPUR) till it finally settled down in Barrackpore, it went through eight formations in a short period of seven months moving from place to place. The Brigade was the first to enter Bangladesh from the North and the first to take the surrender and return to India. This formation did the longest advance in the shortest possible time and according to the Pakistanis “the entire action went with the precision of a clock work and according to the Book”. It was the integral brigade of 9 Mountain Division, which was placed under command of 8 Mountain Division for insurgency operations. From there it moved to defend the 1,200 mile-long Siliguri Corridor and then with a stroke of luck got converted into the Independent Brigade Group for the duration of the war. It reverted to its original self and was looking after Calcutta in aid of civil authorities in 1972 after the war. Thereafter, it finally managed to be an integral part of 6 Mountain Division. This book is primarily addressed to the younger lot of officers, since at the brigade level small unit actions assume significance and bring out tactical lessons useful to the young officers. The author has made an endeavour to place the actions of the Brigade in its proper perspective by covering what was generally happening all around. This has been done in order to bring out that no actions are fought in isolation in a conventional warfare. In fact this may even be true for a nuclear war. This book, which is the only one of its kind as far as unit and sub-unit actions in Bangladesh were concerned, will be of interest to students of military history and to every unit of the Indian Armed Forces .