7th Rangers: Did you know: 306 years ago, Mongols ( amended to Mughals to give them respectability) - had stuffed Sikh warrior Baba Banda Singh Bahadur’s mouth with his son’s liver and heart before cutting him into pieces
Fighting Seventh
The Fighting Rangers On War, Politics and Burning Issues
Rudyard Kipling"
“When you're left wounded on Afganistan's plains and
the women come out to cut up what remains, Just roll to your rifle
and blow out your brains,
And go to your God like a soldier”
General Douglas MacArthur"
“We are not retreating. We are advancing in another direction.”
“It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it.” “Old soldiers never die; they just fade away.
“The soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and be the deepest wounds and scars of war.”
“May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't .” “The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.
“Nobody ever defended, there is only attack and attack and attack some more.
“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.
The Soldier stood and faced God
Which must always come to pass
He hoped his shoes were shining
Just as bright as his brass
"Step forward you Soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't
Because those of us who carry guns
Can't always be a saint."
I've had to work on Sundays
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep,
The Soldier squared his shoulders and said
And I never passed a cry for help
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod
As the Soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, you Soldier,
You've borne your burden well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
Did you know: 306 years ago, Mongols ( amended to Mughals to give them respectability) - had stuffed Sikh warrior Baba Banda Singh Bahadur’s mouth with his son’s liver and heart before cutting him into pieces
Friday, July 01, 2022
Statue of Baba Banda Bahadur at Chappar Chiri, near Mohali (Punjab) (Image source- scoutripper.com)
Over 300 years ago, when Mongols were torturing people in the old
Punjab, Baba Banda Singh Bahadaur had taken up arms against the tyranny.
The history of wars in India glorifies several Indian leaders who
fought against invading forces s for the rights, faith, and freedom of
the persecuted, common individuals. Many warriors, while fighting for
the justice and independence of Bharatiyas also met their torment death
at the hands of Islamist persecutors. One such warrior was Baba Banda
Singh Bahadur, who fought against Mongol Emperor Bahadur Shah and his
‘jihadi’ activities in Punjab. Celebrated for his velour and commitment
towards Dharma, Baba Banda Singh Bahadur’s story depicts the
unimaginable atrocities done by the Mongols.
Back in the 18th century, Baba Banda Singh Bahadur was that one
bright light, who gathered the army of thousands of Sikhs and revolted
against the Islamic oppressors. While the state in pursuance of its
policies fails to identify and glorify the rich history and heritage of
Punjab, here’s the time to remember Baba Banda Singh Bahadur and his
times on his 306th death anniversary today.
Over 300 years ago, when Mongols were torturing, establishing their
power, and accomplishing crimes against the common people in the old
Punjab, Baba Banda Singh Bahadar, the great disciple of Guru Gobind
Singh ornamented himself with the arms against the tyranny to defend and
safeguard the humanity. He led the campaign against the Mongol empire
and pledged to punish Subedar Wazir Khan and his supporters who had
killed Guru Gobind Singh’s two younger sons, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and
Sahibzada Fateh Singh along with others.
