On Tuesday, May 20, the Indian Air Force (IAF) sent a resounding message of strength and readiness to the nation and its adversaries. In a powerful video shared on X (formerly Twitter), the Indian Air Force reiterated its steadfast dedication to safeguarding the nation. Accompanied by Piyush Mishra’s stirring anthem “Aarambh Hai Prachand Hai”, the visuals captured the force’s cutting-edge operations, evolving combat techniques, and strategic excellence.
The cinematic video featured adrenaline-fueled glimpses of Indian Air Force jets and operations underlining its modern warfare capabilities. Captions like “Unseen, Unstoppable, Unmatched” and “Swift, Lethal, Agile” painted a portrait of a force primed for every contingency. The message was unambiguous: the IAF stands ever vigilant, responding with precision and unwavering resolve.
Echoing the IAF’s message of strength, the Indian Navy had earlier shared a video on Sunday, setting a similar tone of determination. Their clip declared: “With courage as our compass and duty as our guide, the Indian Navy remains poised — to secure peace and destroy all threats.” The accompanying visuals were anchored by the soul-stirring words of Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, one of India’s most revered Hindi poets.
The Navy’s use of Dinkar’s renowned verse — often seen as Lord Krishna’s last warning to the Kauravas before the Mahabharata battle — carried powerful symbolism. It marked a symbolic transition from diplomacy to decisive action, resonating strongly with India’s current military doctrine and assertive posture.
During a DGMO press conference held on May 12, the poetic undertones were further explained. When asked about the use of Dinkar’s line “Yachna nahi ab ran hoga”, Air Marshal AK Bharti referenced another powerful couplet — this time from the Ramayana:
“Vinay na maanat jaladh jad gaye teen din beeti. Bole Ram sakop tab, bhay binu hoy na preeti.”
The translation: “The ocean refused to yield even after three days of persuasion. Then Lord Ram, angered, said — without fear, there is no love.” This line, rich in metaphor, served as a strategic assertion: diplomacy must have limits, and strength must be met with strength.
Through poetry, music, and powerful visuals, India’s armed forces are communicating not just preparedness, but a clear doctrine — firm, fearless, and ready.
