Peace Is Better Than War

Times Of India, 27 Jul'07 : Courage, it is said, is being afraid but soldiering on regardless. Eight years ago, gallant young officers and jawans of the Indian army displayed this in ample measure,evicting well-entrenched Pakistani intruders from the Kargil heights against all odds. Operation 'Vijay' launched to evict Pakistani Army soldiers, in the garb of jehadi militants, was successfully declared to be over on July, 26, 1999.

The story of courage & pride might have moved to page 12 from page 1 over the last eight years, but the strength demonstrated by our defence forces at that time shall always remain on top amongst anything of similar sort in recent times. No words of gratitude or appreciation can be a reward to those who lay down their lives so we could breath in free air today. I salute those sons of India and their families 'coz of whom we live fearlessly despite all attempts of our neighbours to destroy the unity in our diversity.. JAI HIND!! JAI HIND KI SENA!!

‘Live in peace’ is what we teach,
But do we follow what we preach..
Why do we need to fight?
Is it to prove others wrong and ourselves right?
Within the country we fight over religion,
& outside it ‘Line of Control' is the reason.
These days kargil is the main issue,
To be Martyr our jawans are standing in queues…
They are true citizens in my view,
& therefore mutual co-operation is what we need to pursue..
But the question that bothers me,
Is what could the possible cause for this be?
Is it Pakistan’s selfishness,
Or was it due to our carelessness?
Well whatever is the cause for this,
What we surely need is nothing but peace…
Not only in our country but also worldwide,
So that we may call ourselves Indians with pride..
I think peace is better than war
Since, in peace sons bury their father...
But in war it is the other way round
& for any father it’s the greatest wound...
‘Coz many a times his son’s body is not even found...
We know hatred can never put an end to hatred,
For this love is the sole trade..
As hope is the physician of every misery,
I eagerly wait for the day when man starts behaving more wisely...
Let’s understand that perfect non-violence is highest bravery,
& it alone can help us live happily & fearlessly..

(16-Jul-99)