NCERT Class 7 English Honeycomb Book Chapter 8 A homage to our brave soldiers
NCERT Class 7 English Honeycomb Book Chapter 8 A homage to our brave soldiers
The National War Memorial in New Delhi, India, is a tribute to the bravest Indian soldiers who have fought for their country's independence from the British. The memorial, which was envisioned and inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in February 2019, spans over 40 acres of land near the iconic India Gate and is spread over 40 acres of land. Each brick of the memorial is called a tablet, and it bears the names of soldiers who fought for India and made the supreme sacrifice in different wars from 1947 till date, including the Indo-China Conflict of 1962, the Indo-Pak Wars in 1965 & 1971, and the Kargil War in 1999.
The memorial is dedicated to the sacrifices of brave soldiers, with 21 bravehearts who were awarded the Param Vir Chakra (PVC), India's highest wartime gallantry medal, for their service to the nation. Other recipients include Maha Vir Chakra (MVC), Kirti Chakra (KC), Vir Chakra (VrC), and Shaurya Chakra (SC). Major Somnath Sharma was posthumously awarded India's first PVC in the Battle of Badgam in 1947. Later, some more PVCs were awarded for exceptional gallantry during the India-China Conflict of 1962, and the India-Pakistan War of 1965. Besides, a PVC was also awarded for service during the U.N. Peace Keeping Operations in Congo.
The memorial is dedicated to the sacrifices of brave soldiers, with 21 bravehearts who were awarded the Param Vir Chakra (PVC), India's highest wartime gallantry medal, for their service to the nation. Other recipients include Maha Vir Chakra (MVC), Kirti Chakra (KC), Vir Chakra (VrC), and Shaurya Chakra (SC). Major Somnath Sharma was posthumously awarded India's first PVC in the Battle of Badgam in 1947. Later, some more PVCs were awarded for exceptional gallantry during the India-China Conflict of 1962, and the India-Pakistan War of 1965. Besides, a PVC was also awarded for service during the U.N. Peace Keeping Operations in Congo.
Amar Jawan Jyoti, another important installation, commemorates our soldiers by keeping an immortal flame ablaze all through the day and night to revere the sacrifices of our soldiers. The memorial now includes Amar Jawan Jyoti in the obelisk surrounded by four chakras. During the inauguration, the Prime Minister lit a new flame to commemorate the fallen heroes, and later, the old flame at India Gate was also merged with the new flame at the National War Memorial. The lighting design transforms the monument's landscape as sunlight changes from dawn to dusk, filling the site with pride for our nation.
The National War Memorial consists of four concentration circles: Amar Chakra, Veerta Chakra, Tyag Chakra, and Raksha Chakra. The innermost circle represents the Amar Chakra, also known as the 'Circle of Immortality', symbolizing the immortality of the spirit of fallen soldiers with the assurance that the nation will never forget their sacrifice. The second circle is the Veerta Chakra, also known as the 'Circle of Bravery', with a covered gallery exhibiting six murals crafted in bronze depicting valiant battle actions of our Armed Forces. The third circle represents the Tyag Chakra, also known as the 'Circle of Sacrifice', with circular concentration walls of honor symbolizing the ancient war formation called Chakravyuh. The walls are covered with granite tablets, and each tablet is solely dedicated to each fallen hero of post-Independent India. Their names are etched in golden letters.
The outermost circle represents the Raksha Chakra, also known as the 'Circle of Protection', with a row of trees representing the soldiers who ensure the territorial integrity of the nation.
The National War Memorial consists of four concentration circles: Amar Chakra, Veerta Chakra, Tyag Chakra, and Raksha Chakra. The innermost circle represents the Amar Chakra, also known as the 'Circle of Immortality', symbolizing the immortality of the spirit of fallen soldiers with the assurance that the nation will never forget their sacrifice. The second circle is the Veerta Chakra, also known as the 'Circle of Bravery', with a covered gallery exhibiting six murals crafted in bronze depicting valiant battle actions of our Armed Forces. The third circle represents the Tyag Chakra, also known as the 'Circle of Sacrifice', with circular concentration walls of honor symbolizing the ancient war formation called Chakravyuh. The walls are covered with granite tablets, and each tablet is solely dedicated to each fallen hero of post-Independent India. Their names are etched in golden letters.
The outermost circle represents the Raksha Chakra, also known as the 'Circle of Protection', with a row of trees representing the soldiers who ensure the territorial integrity of the nation.
The author spent a day at the National War Memorial and surrounding areas, surrounded by majestic lawns and grand buildings of Kartavyapath. The atmosphere was solemn and visually inspiring, creating an emotional experience that inspired the author to live a life worthy of the sacrifices of our heroes. After the visit, the class decided to make presentations on stories of valour of the brave hearts, choosing martyrs to depict their courageous stories. The teacher advised sharing their experience during the school assembly. The author is excited to share their experience with all students about the National War Memorial and the soldiers it commemorates. They will give a presentation on Major Padmapani Acharya, who fought for India in the 1999 Kargil War and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra. Acharya wrote a letter to his father expressing his unfazedness about losing his life while protecting his motherland, quoting Shrimad Bhagavad Gita.
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