Oftentimes, the core of poetry that honour the worth of human values can be recalled from the tunes we heard as children.
One such poem in particular jumps out, and upon closer inspection, it perfectly captures the essence of our nation's protectors: our valiant soldiers.
Perhaps only the courageous troops in our army can fully understand what it means to live a life that is precariously balanced for the love of one's nation.
The Indian Army is known throughout the world for its everlasting devotion, extraordinary bravery, and unrelenting resolve to defending the homeland.
For countless people across the country, these soldiers in their impressive uniforms serve as inspiration.
There are countless stories in the annals of our history of Indian Army men who have spoken words of heroism, sacrifice, and fierce patriotism.
This post aims to illuminate a collection of such inspiring Indian Army quotes that reflect the resolute nature of our armed forces.
The reason our days are safe and our nights are quiet is mostly because of these superheroes' unselfish service.
Although there are many who contend that heroes are created in the film industry, we firmly believe that our defence sector is the true incubator of superheroes.
Some quotes that beautifully capture the courage, bravery, and honour these superheroes embody are highlighted below:
"If death strikes before I prove my blood, I swear I'll kill Death" - Capt Manoj Kumar Pandey (Param Vir Chakra) 1/11 Gurkha Rifles
“I regret I have but one life to give for my country.” – Prem Ramchandani
“Either I will come back after hoisting the Tricolor, or I will come back wrapped in it. But I’ll be back for sure.” – Captain Vikram Batra (Param Vir Chakra)
“Only the best of friends and the worst of enemies visit us.”
“We live by chance, we love by choice, we kill by profession.”
"If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or is a Gurkha." F.M Sam Manekshaw
“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it, it flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.”
“I wonder whether those of our political masters who have been put in charge of the defence of the country can distinguish a mortar from a motor; a gun from a howitzer; a guerrilla from a gorilla, although a great many resemble the latter.” – Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw.
“The enemies are only 50 yards from us. We are heavily outnumbered. We are under devastating fire. I shall not withdraw an inch but will fight to our last man and our last round.” – Major Somnath Sharma — 4th Battalion, Kumaon Regiment
“What is a lifetime adventure for you is a daily routine for us.”
“I won’t die in an accident or die of any disease. I will go down in glory.” – Major Sudhir Kumar Walia
“Sleep peacefully at your homes. Indian Army is guarding the frontiers.”
“You have never lived until you have almost died, and for those who choose to fight, life has a special flavor that the protected will never know.” – Captain R. Subramanium, Vir Chakra recipient.
“We fight to win and win with a knockout because there are no runners-up in war.” — General JJ Singh
"All men souls are immortal, but souls of warriors are immortal divine."
“We live by chance, we love by choice, we kill by profession.”
“Soldiers do not fight because they hate what is in front of them. They fight because they love what is behind them.” – G.K. Chesterton.
"Yeh Dil Maange More" - Captain Vikram Batra PVC, after winning back a peak during the Kargil War
“No Sir, I will not abandon my tank. My gun is still working, and I will get these bastards.” – Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, Param Vir Chakra recipient.
“Sleep peacefully at your homes. Indian Army is guarding the frontiers.”
“Bravery is not the absence of fear, but the ability to overcome it.” – General Pran Nath Thapar.
“The soldier is the army. No army is better than its soldiers. The soldier is also a citizen. In fact, the highest obligation and privilege of citizenship are that of bearing arms for one’s country.” – Field Marshal Cariappa.
“The Indian Army should not be looked upon as a job provider organisation”, General Bipin Rawat
“Some goals are so worthy, it’s glorious even to fail.” – Capt Manoj Kumar Pandey — PVC 1/11 Gorkha Rifles
Kitne Ghazi Aaye, Kitne Ghazi Gaye – Lt. Gen Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon
“The enemy is not merely across the border. It is all around us, in the form of corruption, poverty, illiteracy, and communal disharmony. To fight this enemy, you need to join the Indian Army of Development.” – General Bipin Rawat, Former Chief of Army Staff.
