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The lamp-lighting ceremony at the launch of the book Prof Prateek Sharma honors the author at DTU auditorium

cadets, Maj Gen Bakshi (retd.) deliv- of Hinduism, which “many of the renowned author, said, “The history hats, including being the editor of
ered a power-packed lecture on Hin- younger generation would not even of any civilizations should give us an the prestigious journal Indian Mil-
duism, its origin, how it got impacted know”. He beautifully described the opportunity to know its weaknesses itary Review. He was born in Ja-
due to foreign invasion and its revi- idea of consciousness within human and strengths. India was the pio- balpur, Madhya Pradesh. After his
talization. beings, which is the same as in any neer in the fields of science, health, schooling, he went to the National
“Hinduism is the oldest religion other particles or matter. He re- arts but now we are the importers Defense Academy at Khadakwasla,
on this planet. It is the third most ceived a thunderous applause from of know-how. We can call ourselves Pune, and was later commissioned
practised religion in the world. It has the audience which included young Vishwaguru only when we pioneer into the Army after passing out of
survived and remained intact and students from the University and many fields.” IMA, Dehradun in November 1971.
rejuvenated itself time and again.” NCC cadets. Talking about the book, Dr Vivek During his illustrious career, Maj
Maj Gen Bakshi further said, “What The writer said that through ra- Kaul, an imminent surgeon, said, Gen Bakshi (retd,) commanded the 6
is the way to experience the truth in dioactive carbon dating technique, “This book is written in the most logi- Jammu and Kashmir Rifles. He was
our beings? It is via Yoga and med- samples as old as 9,500-year-old have cal manner which can be understood awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal for
itation, the two most quintessential been found and women in our coun- by any person.” commanding a battalion in Kaksar,
practices of Hinduism. Indian term try used to put Bindi on their fore- The auditorium erupted into under Drass, Kargil sector during
for Hinduism is Santana Dharma, heads, bangles and even vermillion, a many NCC claps. The young students the 1987 border conflict. Later, he
the eternal faith or eternal truth,” practice which continues till date. were visibly engrossed in the speech was awarded the Sena Medal for dis-
the author said. Speaking at the occasion, Rajiv given by Maj Gen Bakshi (retd.). tinguished service in commanding a
Maj Gen Bakshi (retd.) said that Malhotra, the chief guest and the The combat veteran who has au- battalion during counter-insurgency
the Vedas are the original source India-born American ideologue and thored some 45 books wears many operations.

The panel at the launch of book of Hinduism (Below)

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