A Brave Heart's Diwali...

As the tension along LAC starts mounting, for each brave heart it's the duty that's binding.

Without fluttering an eye, looks to the sky, with head held high, ready to die, for his motherland and brethren who need protection.

Be it land, sea, or sky, he ensures no enemy can ever pry. They are our caretakers, extending a helping hand to the needy in any natural calamity.

Once a martyred soldier's wife said, "our soldiers are handling enemies externally, as citizens it's our duty to maintain law and order internally". 

Think of the widow and her children, who still adorn a beautiful smile gazing at his medals, preparing her son to go back and fight the battle.

Be it Holi or Diwali, he guards the borders relentlessly, standing vigilant in biting cold, hot sun and pouring rain, while we sleep peacefully.

While we revel in festivities and burst firecrackers, it's the men in uniform who save us from attackers.

His fellow warriors are his companions in every celebration. Our safety and protection are his biggest compensation.

Abhinanadan or Gunjan, every soldier living or martyr is worth a million salutations.

This Diwali, don't forget to express your gratitude for these heroes who live in solitude, do pray for their long life and safety. In case if you happen to meet one do shake hands and thank them, it's our duty.

If someone would stare into the emptiness of his eyes, no one would ever know the depth of stories buried inside. 

He wished he was with his family during Diwali, which would be such bliss! Unfortunately, right now all he could do is just stare into the abyss…