-:ABOUT THE BOOK:-

For centuries, the world has turned to Sun Tzu to understand the art of war. India, however, offers another civilizational vision of warfare... Krishna's. One that begins long before the battle itself: with preparing the warrior, disciplining the mind, and mastery over oneself.

"Reading this book, I am struck by a profound truth: the principles guiding a drone operator on the Line of Control today are exactly the same principles that Lord Krishna imparted to an anxious archer before the first clash of the Mahabharata."

-Lt Gen Satish Dua, PVSM, UYSM, SM, VSM (Retd.)

Former Chief of Integrated Defence Staff: Corps Commander, Srinagar, during the 2016 Surgical Strikes in the aftermath of the Uri Attack

"I congratulate Sushrut Badhe and Lt Col Makarand Alur (Retd.) for this thoughtful and timely work. The highest art of war begins with conquering the disorder within and culminates in the disciplined protection of peace, justice and the nation."

-Prof. Arun Tiwari

Missile Scientist: Member of Former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's advisory team; Co-author of Wings of Fire

"A brilliant exposition the relevance of the ancient wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita for contemporary practitioners of the art of war is brought out so lucidly. The book not only provides a very valuable interpretation of the message of the Gita as relevant to developing soldierly qualities and allegiance to the motherland, but also brings out the deep civilizational and spiritual linkages existing in the Indian Armed Forces that guide the motivation and conduct of soldiers in complex battlefield conditions."

-Maj Gen (Dr.) V.K. Naik, KC, AVSM (Retd.)

Kirti Chakra gallantry awardee; Extensive experience in CI Ops, and expert in civil-military coordination and disaster management