Warrior

 Warrior

 Pratihara Dynasty, 11th Century AD, Allahabad Museum

              Like the Greeks and the Romans, the Hindus also treat the plant Mars (Mangal) as the God of war. Mars is the slightly reddish planet  which is visible in the sky. Because of its color red, it is seen as a fierce, violent warrior. In Hinduism he is generally painted as a red figure. But unlike the Greco -Roman god, he is neither shown as a muscular figure, nor as one eager to wage a war. 

            Warriors are important to every country or community.  For they protect us from internal disturbances and external threats. They are commemorated in every village. They are worshipped as local diety for the protect the village from possible harm. They are the local guardian.  Thus, they play a pivotal role in our lives. Nations who have forgotten their warriors, like the Murayans,  have paid heavily for their fault. Those who have respected their warriors, like the Greeks and the Romans, have established empires across the globe. Let us, therefore,  respect our defence forces. For they are the guardians of our liberty and of our lives.