A sldiers Journey- Where the Young and younger of Jatland Meet

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After reading my recently released book 'A Soldiers Journey through Life with Two Wives. Jit Thakar sent me an e mail desiring a meeting.

For me it was a rare occasion to meet a young Jat lander and i promptly agreed and fixed a lunch appointment with him at DOSI (Defence Officrs Club) Dahula Kuan. New Delhi.

Thakar was already there when I fetched up; after I had signed for him in the Gust register and as we were proceeding towards BAR, the natty Jeens that Thakkar was dressed in became an impediment as they were against the Dress Code of the Club, Defence people can be sticky in the matter of dress. However the receptionist who had pointed the infringement of the club rules had a solution for the problem in producing a trouser that could fit Thakar. Now dressed appropriately both of us could move in.

It was a good meeting, being apprised of the aspersions, problems, obstacles both in professional, social,and personal life of the young of today, the remedies which I had possibly suggested were more suited and appropriate to the problems faced by the earlier Generation.

Present day youth has their own pressure points and have to deal in their own way and find own solutions . More true an applicable for most of the Jat boys who are still bound with the legacy of the background, some if not all.

I wish success to all the young Jatlanders in life and only advise I can give is for them to improve their employability by improving their communication skills , awareness about the world around, that is different from their chosen field. also continuously upgrade their technical/ professional skills.

Once again it was so nice of Thakar to have come all the way from Jaipur the trigger being my book . Thanks Jeet and best of Luck.

Brigadier lakshman
 
Respected Uncleji,

Its nice to see your note about our meeting. :)

Indeed, it was matter of pleasure and privilege to meet you and have lunch together. It was also wonderful and enlightening experience to share thoughts, problems and solutions.

The book you have written is certainly a masterpiece and indeed one of finest I've read till now. I got deeply influenced with the book and was eager to meet you in person and finally my wish came true. You're a wonderful person, a thorough gentleman, blue blooded Jat and a true soldier. Its great to meet you and was quite enlightening as well.

Hahaha, it became little humiliating yet amusing situation after wearing that trouser, seriously. It was loose in waist and fitting was not good. But I appreciated DOSI for the code and its solution as well. :cool:

Jatlanders, Its kinda disappointing .. that sucha notable person has written a wonderful book and nobody is paying heeds to. It is privilege to have Brig Lakshman singh as member of Jatland. Comeon, people read the book 'A Soldiers Journey through Life with Two Wives'. Although it is autobiography of Brig Uncle but in general it applies and depicts life of Indian Soldier. You certainly gonna miss a thing if you don't read it.


Cheers!

Jit


bls31 said:
After reading my recently released book 'A Soldiers Journey through Life with Two Wives. Jit Thakar sent me an e mail desiring a meeting.

For me it was a rare occasion to meet a young Jat lander and i promptly agreed and fixed a lunch appointment with him at DOSI (Defence Officrs Club) Dahula Kuan. New Delhi.

Thakar was already there when I fetched up; after I had signed for him in the Gust register and as we were proceeding towards BAR, the natty Jeens that Thakkar was dressed in became an impediment as they were against the Dress Code of the Club, Defence people can be sticky in the matter of dress. However the receptionist who had pointed the infringement of the club rules had a solution for the problem in producing a trouser that could fit Thakar. Now dressed appropriately both of us could move in.

It was a good meeting, being apprised of the aspersions, problems, obstacles both in professional, social,and personal life of the young of today, the remedies which I had possibly suggested were more suited and appropriate to the problems faced by the earlier Generation.

Present day youth has their own pressure points and have to deal in their own way and find own solutions . More true an applicable for most of the Jat boys who are still bound with the legacy of the background, some if not all.

I wish success to all the young Jatlanders in life and only advise I can give is for them to improve their employability by improving their communication skills , awareness about the world around, that is different from their chosen field. also continuously upgrade their technical/ professional skills.

Once again it was so nice of Thakar to have come all the way from Jaipur the trigger being my book . Thanks Jeet and best of Luck.

Brigadier lakshman
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bls31 said:
After reading my recently released book 'A Soldiers Journey through Life with Two Wives. Jit Thakar sent me an e mail desiring a meeting.

For me it was a rare occasion to meet a young Jat lander and i promptly agreed and fixed a lunch appointment with him at DOSI (Defence Officrs Club) Dahula Kuan. New Delhi.

Thakar was already there when I fetched up; after I had signed for him in the Gust register and as we were proceeding towards BAR, the natty Jeens that Thakkar was dressed in became an impediment as they were against the Dress Code of the Club, Defence people can be sticky in the matter of dress. However the receptionist who had pointed the infringement of the club rules had a solution for the problem in producing a trouser that could fit Thakar. Now dressed appropriately both of us could move in.

It was a good meeting, being apprised of the aspersions, problems, obstacles both in professional, social,and personal life of the young of today, the remedies which I had possibly suggested were more suited and appropriate to the problems faced by the earlier Generation.

Present day youth has their own pressure points and have to deal in their own way and find own solutions . More true an applicable for most of the Jat boys who are still bound with the legacy of the background, some if not all.

I wish success to all the young Jatlanders in life and only advise I can give is for them to improve their employability by improving their communication skills , awareness about the world around, that is different from their chosen field. also continuously upgrade their technical/ professional skills.

Once again it was so nice of Thakar to have come all the way from Jaipur the trigger being my book . Thanks Jeet and best of Luck.

Brigadier lakshman
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Thank you Sir for sharing your thoughts! Its always pleasure to learn from people of experience.

I have reiterated time and again for the senior members to step in , this was a step in the right direction.

Thanks,
Anil
 
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After reading my recently released book 'A Soldiers Journey through Life with Two Wives. Jit Thakar sent me an e mail desiring a meeting.

I was having lunch , the other day with my third generation niece,along with others, born and brought up in UK engaged to be married soon, on a visit to India' .

She was earlier also present at my book launch .

'You have read the book?' I inquired.
'Yes'. she replied.

'I have a question which would be an input for my next book'
'OK'

" coming to the record of courtship in the book ; currently you are passing through the same phase, what difference you find in Then and Now?"

'There was mysticism then; it is more direct now.' she replied after some contemplation'.

A sign of change of time : I could ask a direct question on a subject Taboo Then and she could directly respond to that without hesitation Now. BLS31
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bls31 said:
After reading my recently released book 'A Soldiers Journey through Life with Two Wives.

A sign of change of time : I could ask a direct question on a subject Taboo Then and she could directly respond to that without hesitation Now. BLS31
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A Jat lady after reading my book writes :

Sir, please allow me to convey something which I wish to say since the time I have finished reading your book “A Soldier’s Journey through Life with two Wives”.
I appreciate your perspective and point of view of writing it which also gives the reader an opportunity to know you better. In very well chosen words you have expressed your emotions that compel us to respond emotionally and imaginatively. You have filtered everything through your perceptions, which most of the time seems to be so true and genuine. There were some abrupt transitions but I liked your controlled style of putting thoughts and ideas across. I also admire your integrity towards both wives -Jeet as well as the country. It is indeed a beautiful tribute to both of them.
Though very sad about the cruel separation but God has its own way of making us remember him. It’s also very shocking revelation in the last lines of your book, which in your terms puts you in the same league as your beloved wife- is highly appalling , disturbing and sad.
The whole thing must have left a big void but God has blessed you with the power of good skills and competencies which has allowed you to spread the fragrance of your loved one. Like a true soldier you have coped up every difficulty may be because of her spiritual eyes that were & are watching, guiding you, bringing conviction and consolation at every step. We do look forward to your next book on your experiences with RAW, of which you mentioned in this book.
I wish you sunshine of tomorrow.

bls31
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Previleged...

I have been reading Brigedier Sir's posts since he joined Jatland. He is passionate writer and an artist too. I have read excertps from his book "A Soldiers........" posted at Jatland would love to read the entire book.
Thanks Sir for blessing us with your thoughts and guidance. Its always good to hear from successful and experienced people.

Jit has told me about his meeting with BLS sir and am looking forward to see him soon. I contacted him via email and received a warm response.

Regards.
 
Comments on the excerpts from the book posted on the Internet

RITU TOMAR
thanks …for sharing the excerpts from ur book pyar anant aseem hota hai suna tha par jindagi me pahli baaar sach me dekha hai.umar ke is padav par saathi ke jaane ke bad ke khalipan ko aapne jis bhavna ke saath ateet ki yaado ke taane baane ke sath apni rachna me buna hai ose pad kar man bhav vibhor ho uttha.

Dr Shashi Verma
After going through all these mails about the book …all i can say is I enjoyed reading it and i am really excited to be a part of this journey. Looking forward for the published version. Wishing you all the very best.





Shallandra Singh Hooda
Congratulations on taking another brave step (well, getting involved with your first and only mistress- Indian Army, of course being the other) by deciding to pen down your life and experiences!!!...… Being the son of an Army Colonel (Late Col. Rajendra Singhji of the 4 Jats regiment) and having enjoyed a joyous childhood living in the awesome army campus Cantonments where ever he was posted...I feel part of the culture and am enjoying the excerpts very much…. A book like this always intrigues the reader about the author and even about some of the associated names, incidents and events in there (or simply the ambiance of those times and places).... therefore I would greatly suggest that you should plan to take some time and rife thru all the wonderful Black and white pictures you must have clicked, archived,…
Jitender Singh Hooda
You have written it superbly ... words stringed into sentences with so much of feeling involved that while I was reading your extracts ... I was feeling like it was before my eyes and I am with you at that moment ... you have poured all your feelings in such a way that its just like illustrative ..... and for the part of her departure my eyes gone wet with the feel of it on... this is the inevitable truth and we all have to accept it ...
Sure sir ... please post few more ... and surely will read this one when published. ... Dont feel that who will read it.... you have done a great job​

Dharampal Singh Dudee
Many congratulations for your new book, look forward to read it soon….


The above comments from the appreciative Jatlanders have been included in the book under title Views and reviews
bls31



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uncle i would love to read ur book as am a NDA cadet
but its not available in pune
can u tell me how can i get da book.
i feel that this book will help me in military life as am in budding stage of my career
and it will help my coursemates also.............
 
Dear Pushpendra

Nice to hear from a NDA Cadet. I lived in Pashan from 1995 to 1970 when posted to ARDE Pashan.

The book does cover my tenure at IMA Dehradun , of course things have changed from 1955 as I noticed when we had our Golden Jubilee at IMA in 2005.

Coming to the book. It can be had from me as also from my distributors,

KW PUBLISHERS PVT LTD 4676/21 first Floor, Ansari Road, Daryagang, New Delhi 110002. e-mail knowledgeword@vsnl.net

You can request the nDA Liberarian to obtain a few copies of the book, for also the other cadets to read; it is priced at Rs 450 .

In so far as your personal copy, you can obtain the same from me at a concessional rate of Rs 350 only, post paid.

address;
Brig Lakshman Singh VSM (retd)

P 539 Sector 21
Noida . 201301

Iam glad you have interst in reading, reading is important for keeping in touch what is ahppening around, improving the commucation skills, developing self confidence and ultimately positive attitude and character.

Best Wishes and good luck.

Brig Lakshman
 
bls31 said:
After reading my recently released book 'A Soldiers Journey through Life with Two Wives. Jit Thakar sent me an e mail desiring a meeting.

For me it was a rare occasion to meet a young Jat lander and i promptly agreed and fixed a lunch appointment with him at DOSI (Defence Officrs Club) Dahula Kuan. New Delhi.

Thakar was already there when I fetched up; after I had signed for him in the Gust register and as we were proceeding towards BAR, the natty Jeens that Thakkar was dressed in became an impediment as they were against the Dress Code of the Club, Defence people can be sticky in the matter of dress. However the receptionist who had pointed the infringement of the club rules had a solution for the problem in producing a trouser that could fit Thakar. Now dressed appropriately both of us could move in.


The fall out of the trouser exchange:
I have been penalised by Rs 50 for violating the dress code in my latest DSOI Bill .However, I was saved from the embarrassment so it is small price to pay.

Bls31
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Rules are Rules ! I admire Army for its Rules n' Discipline and for following them religiously n' strictly. :)

bls31 said:
The fall out of the trouser exchange:
I have been penalised by Rs 50 for violating the dress code in my latest DSOI Bill .However, I was saved from the embarrassment so it is small price to pay.

Bls31
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Brigadier Lakshman!

Knowing Jit, now I wish to meet you when I come to India in October. Since I am from NOIDA too, I will save you the hassle of driving all the way to DSOI. Maybe we could meet up at AVI in Sector 29.

My father was a Major in the army when he passed away prematurely. I always wanted to be in the Army just like him but a severely disabling accident after High School killed all my hopes. Later I followed my brothers footsteps and moved to the US. As my health improved, while in college I signed up with US Army Reserves. Now, in the middle of my other career plans I have been activated and am reporting for duty in January 2010.

Life has come full circle. I am going to be an Army Officer just like my father. I am sure, even though we wear uniforms for different countries, our experiences are going to be very similar. It will be great to meet up with you and hear your perspective on military service.
 
bls31 said:
Present day youth has their own pressure points and have to deal in their own way and find own solutions . More true an applicable for most of the Jat boys who are still bound with the legacy of the background, some if not all.

I wish success to all the young Jatlanders in life and only advise I can give is for them to improve their employability by improving their communication skills , awareness about the world around, that is different from their chosen field. also continuously upgrade their technical/ professional skills.

Brigadier lakshman
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so correct is your worthy observation about the current times. the advices if followed can give tremendous results and will also help in making the followers life a better one from many aspects if not all.
 
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