Meaning: Let our soldiers be brave and be capable of destroying the enemy and always be cheerful. Their weapons are sharp. May they always be eager to sacrifice personal interest s for the country's protection? This statements is maintained in the Atharvaveda 4/31/1. Let us discuss what message is given by this statement:
Message: The soldiers (and the army) are the alert sentry for the country's glory. By protecting the country from outside enemies, they create an atmosphere of internal security and peace. It is essential for the soldiers to be extremely powerful and capable of challenging and battling all type of enemies.
But is this all possible by a mere say-so? Is it possible that the soldier can protect the country with dedication, discipline and his entire mind when there is anarchy in the country, looting, corruption, stealing, immorality and wicked conduct all around? No it is impossible. A soldier is not alone. He has left behind his family, his farm, his trade etc. Only when he is confident that all this will be protected, that he will be respected and honored, his countrymen will look after him in every way, then only he will determinedly jump into the battlefield without even caring for his own life. Along with his fighting-skills and knowledge of the battle-field his inner cheer itself will give an edge to his weapons and rouse his self-respect. Self-respect means great liking, love, emotion and faith for something good. Only a self-respecting man can become one with some excellent idea and by making it the mission of his life will accordingly act for achieving the goal. Only the inspirational power of self-respect is capable of rousing the love for the country in the soldier and the desire for protecting the country rouses in them the sentiment of sacrifice. He becomes capable of chopping off his enemies like vegetables, with full dedication, intensity and mental strength. The enemy itself becomes demoralized by looking a t his brilliance and valor.
To establish the above firmly is the responsibility of the Brahmans and the society at large. Only the profound brilliant and far-sighted men like the ancient philosopher-politician chanakya can keep the society peaceful and protected without any deficiencies and faults. In the present social oddities there is an extreme need for changing the thinking of people and developing their understanding. Only then will the battalions of brave disciplined soldiers, fully equipped with weapons and other means, be able to display valor and unbridled courage; their enthusiasm and dedication will be roused and the nation will shine with glory.
The educated people today must understand all this and should fulfill the role of a true Brahman by shedding off selfishness.
Message: The soldiers (and the army) are the alert sentry for the country's glory. By protecting the country from outside enemies, they create an atmosphere of internal security and peace. It is essential for the soldiers to be extremely powerful and capable of challenging and battling all type of enemies.
But is this all possible by a mere say-so? Is it possible that the soldier can protect the country with dedication, discipline and his entire mind when there is anarchy in the country, looting, corruption, stealing, immorality and wicked conduct all around? No it is impossible. A soldier is not alone. He has left behind his family, his farm, his trade etc. Only when he is confident that all this will be protected, that he will be respected and honored, his countrymen will look after him in every way, then only he will determinedly jump into the battlefield without even caring for his own life. Along with his fighting-skills and knowledge of the battle-field his inner cheer itself will give an edge to his weapons and rouse his self-respect. Self-respect means great liking, love, emotion and faith for something good. Only a self-respecting man can become one with some excellent idea and by making it the mission of his life will accordingly act for achieving the goal. Only the inspirational power of self-respect is capable of rousing the love for the country in the soldier and the desire for protecting the country rouses in them the sentiment of sacrifice. He becomes capable of chopping off his enemies like vegetables, with full dedication, intensity and mental strength. The enemy itself becomes demoralized by looking a t his brilliance and valor.
To establish the above firmly is the responsibility of the Brahmans and the society at large. Only the profound brilliant and far-sighted men like the ancient philosopher-politician chanakya can keep the society peaceful and protected without any deficiencies and faults. In the present social oddities there is an extreme need for changing the thinking of people and developing their understanding. Only then will the battalions of brave disciplined soldiers, fully equipped with weapons and other means, be able to display valor and unbridled courage; their enthusiasm and dedication will be roused and the nation will shine with glory.
The educated people today must understand all this and should fulfill the role of a true Brahman by shedding off selfishness.
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