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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.
Express Tribune
19-02-2025
- Science
- Express Tribune
'Doomsday' fish washes up in Canary Islands, sparking fears of disaster
Listen to article A rare oarfish, often associated with myths predicting natural disasters, has washed up on a beach in the Canary Islands, prompting concern among locals and online commentators. The deep-sea creature was discovered by beachgoers at Playa Quemada, with footage of the incident quickly going viral. The video, shows a man in swim shorts approaching the silver fish with its striking translucent orange fins in an attempt to rescue it. In Japanese mythology, the oarfish is known as Ryūgū no tsukai—or "messenger of the Sea God"—and has long been considered an omen of catastrophic events such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and hurricanes. Photo: The sea creature was discovered by bathers Jam Press/Greg Hayes Its presence near the surface is rare, as the species typically inhabits deep ocean waters, making it difficult to study. The sighting has fueled speculation online, with social media users expressing alarm. One commenter wrote, "Something bad is going to happen," while another stated, "They show up before natural disasters." Others urged people to return the fish to the sea, fearing its presence could signal an impending seismic event. Last time a rare oarfish, long associated with myths of impending disaster, had washed up on a California beach for the second time since November 2024. The nearly 10-foot-long creature was discovered last week on a beach in Encinitas, Southern California, by Alison Laferriere, a PhD candidate at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Photo: Mysterious 'doomsday fish' washes up on California beach Oarfish, which can grow up to 20 feet long, are elusive deep-sea creatures that typically inhabit the mesopelagic zone, about 3,300 feet below the ocean surface, where light does not reach.
