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NDTV
12-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"Bhay Binu Hoi Na Preeti": Air Marshal Quotes Ramcharitmanas On Op Sindoor
New Delhi: At a serious military briefing, one doesn't expect high literature and text from epics to be quoted by a battle-hardened air warrior to drive home a point. Director General of Air Operations, IAF, Air Marshal A K Bharti, though stunned and captivated a large gathering of generally cynical journalists by quoting a couplet from Ramcharitmanas to expound on Lord Ram's patience and anger at the Sea God. Without reading from any paper, the Air Marshal fluently recited the couplet -- 'Vinay Na Manat Jaldhi Jad, Bhaye Teen Din Beet, Bole Ram Sakop Tab, Bhay Binu Hoi Na Preeti'. Translated in English, the couplet reads, "The ocean remained unmoved by humble requests, three days passed. Then Lord Rama, with rising anger, declared without fear, there can be no love." This couplet refers to the time when Lord Rama waiting for the Sea God to grant him the passage to Lanka loses patience after three days and becomes angry. He declares that love does not exist without fear and lifts his bow. Only then does the Sea God appears and helps Lord Ram. "What message is being given... So, a hint is enough for an intelligent person," Mr Bharti said, as the room broke into applause. The display of literary prowess was triggered by a reporter's question whether there was any symbolism or messaging in using the Sanskrit hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva in the briefing on Sunday and a famed poetry of 'Rashtrakavi' Ramdhari Singh Dinkar on epic Mahabharata on Monday. Before the briefing started, the military played on a big screen, a key verse from 'Krishna ki Chetavani', part of Dinkar's timeless classic 'Rashmirathi' in a rock music style rendition, juxtaposed with the images of the Indian military assets -- missiles, naval platforms, weapon system, air defence system -- with subtitles. "Jab nash manuj pe chhata hai, pehle vivek mar jata tune nahin maana, maitri ka mulya nahin pehchana,.... Antim sankalp sunaata hun. Yachana nahin ab rann hoga, jeevan jai ya ki maran hoga," the lyrics played out with subtitles carrying words -- 'Prepared', 'Each move detected', 'Every step watched', 'Tracked', 'Monitored'. In English, it roughly translates as -- "When doom hovers over a man, the first thing that vanishes is did not heed wise words, did not recognise value of last resolve. There will be war and not pleading, glory to life or death it will be". Before the briefing by the military on Sunday, Shiva Tandava Stotram was played on the big screen, setting the tone for the press conference. A montage of images showing damage inflicted by the Indian military under Operation Sindoor played with subtitles such as -- 'heed our advice', 'terrorism will have a cost for Pakistan', 'heavy', 'inevitable', 'unaffordable'. During Monday's briefing, sounds of a powerful rendition of 'Krishna ki Chetavani' poem echoed through the hall -- a metaphor-laden message delivered to Pakistan by the Indian military with a poetic precision. A collage of images of wreckage of Pakistani drones destroyed by the Indian armed forces under Operation Sindoor and a montage of videos showcasing India's military's prowess in all three domains -- land, air and sea -- played on a large screen along with music. The message was loud and clear -- India's zero-tolerance for terrorism and its resolute stand to protect the nation's sovereignty and integrity and ensure safety of its citizens. Director General Military Operations (DGMO), Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, and Director General of Naval Operations, Vice Admiral A N Pramod, also briefed the media on Operation Sindoor that was launched early May 7 to destroy nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack. The top IAF officer pointed to footage of wreckage of Turkish drones and other aerial assets destroyed by the Indian armed forces and the robust air defence posture maintained by the forces. "Our counter-UAS, our trained air defence operators are fully capable and our indigenous capabilities have demonstrated that whichever technology may come, we are prepared to counter. And I don't need to say much, you have seen with your very eyes, what eventuality they have met with," he said.
The Print
12-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Without Fear There's No Love: Air Marshal quotes Ramcharitmanas on Op Sindoor
Without reading from any paper, the Air Marshal fluently recited the couplet — 'Vinay Na Manat Jaldhi Jad, Bhaye Teen Din Beet, Bole Ram Sakop Tab, Bhai Bin Hoi Na Preet'. Director General of Air Operations, IAF, Air Marshal A K Bharti, though stunned and captivated a large gathering of generally cynical journalists by quoting a couplet from Ramcharitmanas to expound on Lord Ram's patience and anger at the Sea God. New Delhi, May 12 (PTI) At a serious military briefing, one doesn't expect high literature and text from epics to be quoted by a battle-hardened air warrior to drive home a point. Translated in English, the couplet reads, 'The ocean remained unmoved by humble requests, three days passed. Then Lord Rama, with rising anger, declared without fear, there can be no love.' This couplet refers to the time when Lord Rama waiting for the Sea God to grant him the passage to Lanka loses patience after three days and becomes angry. He declares that love does not exist without fear and lifts his bow. Only then does the Sea God appears and helps Lord Ram. 'What message is being given… So, a hint is enough for an intelligent person,' Bharti said, as the room broke into applause. The display of literary prowess was triggered by a reporter's question whether there was any symbolism or messaging in using the Sanskrit hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva in the briefing on Sunday and a famed poetry of 'Rashtrakavi' Ramdhari Singh Dinkar on epic Mahabharata on Monday. Before the briefing started, the military played on a big screen, a key verse from 'Krishna ki Chetavani', part of Dinkar's timeless classic 'Rashmirathi' in a rock music style rendition, juxtaposed with the images of the Indian military assets — missiles, naval platforms, weapon system, air defence system — with subtitles. 'Jab nash manuj pe chhata hai, pehle vivek mar jata hai….Hit-vachan tune nahin maana, maitri ka mulya nahin pehchana,…. Antim sankalp sunaata hun. Yachana nahin ab rann hoga, jeevan jai ya ki maran hoga,' the lyrics played out with subtitles carrying words — 'Prepared', 'Each move detected', 'Every step watched', 'Tracked', 'Monitored'. In English, it roughly translates as — 'When doom hovers over a man, the first thing that vanishes is wisdom…you did not heed wise words, did not recognise value of friendship…announcing last resolve. There will be war and not pleading, glory to life or death it will be'. Before the briefing by the military on Sunday, Shiva Tandava Stotram was played on the big screen, setting the tone for the press conference. A montage of images showing damage inflicted by the Indian military under Operation Sindoor played with subtitles such as — 'heed our advice', 'terrorism will have a cost for Pakistan', 'heavy', 'inevitable', 'unaffordable'. During Monday's briefing, sounds of a powerful rendition of 'Krishna ki Chetavani' poem echoed through the hall — a metaphor-laden message delivered to Pakistan by the Indian military with a poetic precision. A collage of images of wreckage of Pakistani drones destroyed by the Indian armed forces under Operation Sindoor and a montage of videos showcasing India's military's prowess in all three domains — land, air and sea — played on a large screen along with music. The message was loud and clear — India's zero-tolerance for terrorism and its resolute stand to protect the nation's sovereignty and integrity and ensure safety of its citizens. Director General Military Operations (DGMO), Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, and Director General of Naval Operations, Vice Admiral A N Pramod, also briefed the media on Operation Sindoor that was launched early May 7 to destroy nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack. The top IAF officer pointed to footage of wreckage of Turkish drones and other aerial assets destroyed by the Indian armed forces and the robust air defence posture maintained by the forces. 'Our counter-UAS, our trained air defence operators are fully capable and our indigenous capabilities have demonstrated that whichever technology may come, we are prepared to counter. And I don't need to say much, you have seen with your very eyes, what eventuality they have met with,' he said. PTI KND AS AS This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
News18
12-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Air Marshal Recites Lines From Ramcharitmanas, Wins Hearts At Operation Sindoor Briefing
Last Updated: Responding to a journalist's question, Air Marshal AK Bharti paused and took a moment and recited lines from Ramcharitmanas. The press brief by the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of all three wings of the Indian Armed Forces began on Monday, with the officers giving details about India's Operation Sindoor. The atmosphere was serious and formal until the room took a poetic turn after a question from a journalist. A journalist referred to the videos played before the briefings featuring Shiva Tandava Stotram and lines from Rashmirathi by Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, particularly from the stirring section 'Krishna ki Chetavani', and asked what message was intended by such verses. Responding to the journalist's question, Air Marshal AK Bharti paused and took a moment to respond not with standard military rhetoric, but with poetry. Without looking at notes, he then recited lines from Ramcharitmanas, channelling the moment when Lord Rama, after three days of humble pleading with the ocean to part for his army, finally spoke: 'Binay na maanat jaladhi jadh, gaye teen din beet. Bole Ram sakop tab, bhay binu hoye na preet." (When the ocean did not respond to gentle requests and three days had passed, Lord Rama, filled with righteous anger, declared: Without fear, there can be no love.) The message was unmistakable: India's patience is rooted in strength. Peace is preferred, but not at the cost of dignity or security. What happened next was unusual for a military press briefing. The journalists, moved by the Marshal's powerful response, started applauding. Even Vice Admiral AN Pramod, seated next to Bharti, was seen smiling. The Navy Vice Admiral concluded with a final note, echoing a Vedic blessing: 'Sham No Varunah" — May the Lord of the Oceans be kind to us. The room was filled with the strength of words that stirred courage, pride, and unity. Operation Sindoor On May 7, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terror camps across Pakistan and PoK, in strong response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 that claimed 26 lives, including 25 tourists and one local. First Published: May 12, 2025, 19:56 IST
The Print
09-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Krishna's warning, Dinkar's words & Modi in a G-suit—BJP latest message to Pakistan
Early on Wednesday, India, in a bid to avenge the 25 April killing of tourists in Pahalgam, launched Operation Sindoor to strike terror hubs in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. Tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations have only increased since then. The words loosely translate to 'no more pleading, now there will be war, it will be either victory or death'. New Delhi: The BJP Friday used Hindi poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar's words, including 'yachna nahi ab rann hoga, jeevan jay ya ki maran hoga', in a social media post that also carried a picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an air force pilot's G-suit, in a pointed message likely aimed at Pakistan. On Friday, BJP's post on 'X' carried a picture attachment, with Ramdhari Singh Dinkar's words, Modi's cutout, and another cutout of an air force jet. The caption repeated: 'Yaachana nahi ab rann hoga #OperationSindoor.' Several BJP leaders on the platform have reposted it. The lines are from Ramdhari Singh Dinkar's poem, 'Krishna ki Chetavani (Krishna's Warning)'. The cutout of Modi on the post came from when the PM completed a 30-minute sortie on a twin-seat variant of the Tejas light combat aircraft in November 2023. As the BJP post shows, Ramdhari Singh Dinkar's poem starts with, 'Hit-vachan nahin tune maana, maitri ka mulya na pehchana, to le, main bhee ab jaata hoon, antim sankalp sunata hoon'. These lines loosely translate to 'You did not listen to my kind words of advice, you did not recognise the value of friendship, so I am leaving now, I am telling you my last decision'. The poem tells a story from the epic Mahabharata. Krishna, in the story, tries to mediate peace between the Pandavas and the Kauravas before an epic war between the two. The poem's lines are a transition from trying to make peace to deciding to wage war. In the end, Krishna announces that if peace is rejected, war will ensue. (Edited by Madhurita Goswami) Also Read: Decades-long terror trail of Lashkar & Jaish, the bullseye of India's Operation Sindoor
