Fighting Terrorism in India by Maj. Gen. Kulwant Singh (Retd.)

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Fighting Terrorism in India

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By Maj. Gen. Kulwant Singh (Retd.) and Dr. David Leffler

 

Terrorism is not an easy problem to solve. India has been fighting terrorism for

over half a century. Since independence in 1947, the eastern states have been

under the spell of insurgents, abetted by foreign countries. The disputed region

of Kashmir is a powder keg, threatening to explode into conventional and

possibly nuclear war any day. A viable solution may lie in India's past—ancient

Vedic knowledge that was scientifically validated in the 20th century. Now, in

the 21st century, India's ancient method of preventive defense, a form of

defense called "invincible," promises to end terrorism and conflict and set an

example for the rest of the world. Is India ready to revive its illustrious

past?

 

India has fought four major wars over the problem of the disputed POK (Pakistan

Occupied Kashmir). Pakistan is unlikely to be able to win a conventional war

against India. For this reason, Pakistan has allegedly resorted to sending

terrorists into Kashmir, calling them freedom fighters. This holds true

throughout the world: one side's terrorist is another side's freedom fighter.

Globally, the impact of terrorism has been increasing since al–Qaeda formed

alliances with existing terrorist organizations. The rise of tensions and the

looming threat of nuclear war between India and Pakistan has triggered a mass

exodus of foreign nationals from India as well as Pakistan.

 

Like many other countries, India has fought terrorism through a dynamic

approach, i.e., with weaponry and military personnel. Despite its long-term

military experience fighting terrorists, India is still losing the war.

Terrorists continue to increase in number. Adding to the fray of foreign-based

terrorists, new organizations are emerging, like the Peoples War Group (PWG).

The number of such organizations and cadres who have joined them is alarming.

Even with fully equipped police and para-military forces, India will not be able

to completely control them. Even more alarming, defence experts predict that it

is just a matter of time before terrorists attack with weapons of mass

destruction which may be handheld and easy to transport and conceal.

 

Tensions between India and Pakistan rise and fall, and frequently, both are

poised for war. If war starts, India's strategy, as announced so far, is for a

"limited offensive" to stop terrorism. The term "limited offensive" itself is

misleading, as it cannot be quantified. Does it imply limiting effort in the

employment of forces, the areas of offensive, use of weapon systems and so on?

In any case, India's leaders may want it to be limited, but this cannot dictated

to its opponents. In all probability, once war starts, it will not be limited.

 

Can India eliminate terrorism by deploying military forces, as it has for the

last 50 years? Again and again, history shows that the answer is "no." Terrorism

is a human problem. Therefore, it requires a human solution. The underlying

cause of terrorism, war, conflict as well as other types of social violence, is

accumulated social stress.

 

If the collective social stress driving terrorism could be prevented, such

negative problems would cease. Thus, no collective stress—no terrorism, and no

war.

 

A silent approach to achieve this prevention ideal is described in the Vedic

literature. Heyam duhkham anagatam (Yog-Sutra, 2.16): "Avert the danger before

it arises." The Yog-Sutra, 2.35 also affirms Tat sannidhau vairatyagah: "In the

vicinity of Yogic influence—unifying influence, integrating influence, coherent

and harmonious influence—conflicting tendencies do not arise." These ancient

principles applied in the past, and they apply today.

 

According to Vedic tradition, conflict resulted from ignorance—ignorance of how

to prevent the build-up of collective stress. For example, the Ramayana stated

that "...ignorance will have no access within eight miles from [the Yogi's

hermitage]."

 

The Ramayana also described the ancient city of Ayodhya. "Ayodhya" means "the

city none can challenge in warfare." Certainly, Ayodhya relied on the

conventional defence technologies of its time. For instance, "It was enclosed by

strong fortifications and a deep moat, which no enemy, by any expedient

whatsoever, could penetrate." Also, "Ayodhya abounded in warriors undefeated in

battle, fearless and skilled in the use of arms, resembling lions guarding their

mountain caves." However, the descriptions of the enlightened, stress-free life

of the inhabitants of Ayodhya may indicate that its first line of defense was

the city's freedom from collective stress. According to the Ramayana, this low

stress level, based on life in harmony with Natural Law, made Ayodhya worthy of

its name.

 

Could this ideal of preventive defence again be accomplished in India? Vedic

scholar and physicist Maharishi Mahesh Yogi revived the practical components of

the silent approach of Invincible Defence Technology—he calls them the

Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi program. These human resource-based

technologies need not require or involve religious belief and practices. These

meditation techniques have been practiced by members of many faiths worldwide.

Extensive scientific research documents the ability of the TM and TM-Sidhi

program to dissolve stress on the individual and collective levels. India could

use this nourishing and non-destructive Invincible Defence Technology to reduce

tensions, thereby preventing conflicting tendencies that drive terrorism.

 

The operative part of Invincible Defence Technology requires having a Prevention

Wing of the military. This wing would comprise about 2-3% of the armed forces.

The rest of the military would carry on with their usual duties. The Prevention

Wing of the military would create societal coherence by practicing the TM and

TM-Sidhi program in large groups morning and evening. Their collective practice

would produce positive benefits for both themselves and their adversaries.

Peaceful overtures would increase from all sides.

 

Similar coherence-creating groups have been deployed in many war zones and

conflict prone areas with great success. Extensive scientific research

indicates that when 1% of the population (i.e., a city), or the square root of

1% of the population (i.e., a nation) practices the more advanced TM-Sidhi

program in a group, a "field effect" is created.

 

This effect is called the "Maharishi Effect" by scientists. Over 50 carefully

controlled studies have documented and validated positive social trends such as

reduced conflict and lowered crime rate. These studies have been scrutinized and

published in respected peer-reviewed journals such as Social Indicators

Research, Journal of Conflict Resolution, the Journal of Mind and Behavior and

Journal of Crime and Justice.

 

This coherence-creating effect has also been documented on a global scale. When

large assemblies of practitioners of the TM-Sidhi program exceeded the Maharishi

Effect threshold for the world (about 7,000 at that time) during the years

1983–1985, international conflict decreased 33%, terrorist casualties decreased

72% and violence was reduced in other nations without intrusion by other

governments.

 

Thus, the deployment of a Prevention Wing of the Military by India could be a

force multiplier. It strengthens both approaches of defence—the dynamic approach

of weaponry and military personnel, and the silent approach of Invincible

Defence Technology. India's defence will be perfect, or invincible, when both

these approaches are combined.

 

India cannot solve the problem of terrorism by standard military means alone.

It also needs a silent approach, which will help people focus more on peaceful

means of settling differences. India's Vedic heritage offers the ideal means to

fight terrorism and prevent war. India needs to deploy a Prevention Wing of the

Military immediately for lasting peace.

 

Articles about Invincible Defence Technology, published in Defence India,

Defense Review, Indian Defence Consultants, Indian Defence Review, Indian

Strategic Review, and SAPRA Bulletin, are available at:

http://www.davidleffler.com

 

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Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Kulwant Singh, UYSM, Retd. received his Ph.D. and M.Sc. in

Defence Studies from Chennai University. He also has a postgraduate diploma in

Human Resource Development from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

in New Delhi. Dr. Singh has a postgraduate diploma in Management from the

Regional College of Management and Technology (RCMT). He qualified for the

prestigious Higher Command Course at College of Combat and is a graduate of the

Defence Service Staff Collage. He fought in combat and led India's fight against

India's intransigent terrorism problem for nearly 30 years. Maj. Gen. Singh was

awarded the Uttam Yudh Sewa Medal, the second highest decoration for senior

officers during operations in Sri Lanka as part of IPKF (Indian Peace Keeping

Force). Today he is leading an international group of generals and defense

experts that advocates Invincible Defence Technology. Dr. Singh lives in New

Delhi, India. Email: invidef

 

Dr. David Leffler received his Ph.D. on the topic of Invincible Defence

Technology from Union Institute & University. His other academic degrees

include: a B.A. in Education, an M.A. in the Science of Creative Intelligence

from Maharishi University of Management and an M.M. in Education from New Mexico

State University. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force for eight years. Dr.

Leffler is a founding member of the Center for Advanced Military Science (CAMS)

at Maharishi University of Management. He also serves as a Peer Member at The

Union Institute and is a member of the U.S. Naval Institute. Dr. Leffler has

given presentations on Invincible Defence Technology at the Russian Air Force

Academy, the Russian Academy of Sciences, and defense-related institutions in

the United States. Dr. Leffler lives in Wappingers Falls, New York, USA. Email:

drleffler

 

 

PUBLICATIONS IN ENGLISH

 

Israni, Major General G.H. & Leffler, D.R. (2002, June 24). Operation: World

Peace. Defence India, (Available at:

http://www.defenceindia.com/24-jun-2k2/research.html)

 

Leffler, D.R., & Leffler, L.M. (2002, January 11). How to End Terrorism & War:

About a Consciousness-Based Defense System. About.com, (Available at:

http://hinduism.about.com/library/weekly/aa011102a.htm)

 

Leffler, D.R. (2002, January 06). Supreme Military Might. India Defence

Consultants, (Available at: http://www.indiadefence.com/Sup_Mil_Revisited.htm)

 

Leffler, D.R., Walton, K.W., Kleinschnitz, K.G., Burke, D.K., & Vegors, S.

(2001, November 7). Invincible Defense A New "Secret Weapon!". Canadian Centres

for Teaching Peace, [Reprinted and edited version of "Mozambique's Secret

Weapon!] (Available at: http://www.peace.ca/invincibledefense.htm)

 

Leffler, D.R., & Leffler, L.M. (2001, October 15). Ending Conflict Between

Ethiopia and Eritrea. Ethiopian-Eritrean Conflict Webpage, (Available at:

http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Quad/6460/hf/98_6/end.html)

 

Mc Enery, B., & Leffler, D.R. (2001, September 1). A Scientific Formula to

Create Invincible National Defence in India (Through a Vedic Approach). India

Forward, (Available at: http://www.indiaforward.com/InvincibleIndia.htm)

 

Leffler, D.R., & Leffler, L.M. (2001, July 25). New Invincible Defence trend in

India? Ending war and political violence. Indian Strategic Review, (Available

at: http://members.tripod.com/israindia/isr/July25/invincible.html)

 

Leffler, D.R., Walton, K.G, & Badhwar, R. (2001, June 23). Comments regarding

the IDC analysis of Maharishi's Supreme Military Science--A Revolutionary Change

in the Character of Military Intervention. India Defence Consultants, (Available

at: http://www.indiadefence.com/maharishi1.htm)

 

Leffler, D.R., Walton, K.G. & Badhwar, R. (2001, June 13). Maharishi's Supreme

Military Science--A revolutionary change in the character of military

intervention. India Defence Consultants, (Available at:

http://www.indiadefence.com/SupremeMilitaryi.htm)

 

Leffler, D.R., & Leffler, L.M. (2000, May/June). Spiritual politics:

Consciousness-Based defense. Tikkun, 15(3), pp. 58-59. (Available at:

http://www.davidleffler.com/tikkun.html)

 

Leffler, D.R., & Leffler, L.M. (2000, January 13). Preventing war with

Consciousness-Based defence. The Daily Mail & Guardian, (Available at:

http://www.davidleffler.com/dailymail.html)

 

Leffler, D.R., & Leffler, L.M. (2000, January 14). Mozambique's Prevention Wing

of the Military: End war, Improve the economy. Africa Economic Analysis,

(Available at: http://www.afbis.com/analysis/mozambiq.htm)

 

Leffler, D.R., & Leffler, L.M. (2000, January 20-26). Preventing the flood of

refugees in Tanzania. The Express, (Available from:

http://www.davidleffler.com/express.htm)

 

Leffler, D.R., & Leffler, L.M. (2000). Preventing war and terrorism. Security

And Political Risk Analysis (SAPRA) Bulletin, (Available at:

http://www.subcontinent.com/sapra/military/img_1999_12_001.html)

 

Leffler, D.R., Walton, K.W., Kleinschnitz, K.G., Burke, D.K., and Vegors, S.

(1999, October). Mozambique's 'Secret Weapon!' Mozambique's invincible "national

armor" prevented an enemy from arising within or outside the country. Dr. David

and Lee Leffler's Command Center, (Available at:

http://www.davidleffler.com/secretweapon.html)

 

Leffler, D.R., Kleinschnitz, K.W., & Walton, K.G. (1999, May 1). An alternative

to military violence and fear-based deterrence: Twenty years of research on the

Maharishi Effect. Security And Political Risk Analysis (SAPRA India), (Available

at: http://www.subcontinent.com/sapra/military/m_1999_05_01.html)

 

Leffler, D.R., (1997). A Vedic approach to military defense: Reducing collective

stress through the field effects of consciousness. (Doctoral Dissertation, The

Union Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1997). Dissertation Abstracts International,

58(08), 3298A. (Available at:

http://www.davidleffler.com/doctoraldissertation.html)

 

Leffler, D.R. (1992 Spring). A new military science in Moscow. Insight, 3(1),

pp. 14-15. (Available at: http://www.davidleffler.com/insight.html)

 

PUBLICATIONS IN OTHER LANGUAGES

Leffler, D.R. & Leffler, L.M. (2000, June). Prevenir les souffrances de guerre.

3 P - Plus, Parole-Plume-Papier, 24, p. 2. (Available at:

http://www.davidleffler.com/guerre.html)

 

Leffler, D.R., & Leffler, L.M. (2000, May/June). La Politica Espiritual: La

Defensa Militar Basada en la Conciencia. (Spanish translation of "Spiritual

politics: Consciousness-Based defense). Tikkun, 15(3), pp. 58-59. (Available at:

http://www.davidleffler.com/espanol.html)

 

Leffler, D.R., & Leffler, L.M. (2000, Janvier 14). L'unité de prévention dans

l'armée du Mozambique: la fin de la guerre civile et l'amélioration de

l'économie (French translation of "Mozambique's Prevention Wing of the Military:

End war, Improve the economy"). francemedicale.com, (Available at:

http://www.francemedicale.com/meditation_paix_Afrique.html)

 

Leffler, D.R., & Leffler, L.M. (2000, January 14). La Rama Preventiva del

Ejercito de Mozambique: Terminar la Guerro Civil, Mejorar la Economia. (Spanish

translation of "Mozambique's prevention wing of the military: End war, improve

the economy"). Africa Economic Analysis, (Available at:

http://www.davidleffler.com/militar.html)

 

Leffler, D.R., Kleinschnitz, K.W., & Walton, K.G. (1999). Eine Alternative zu

militärischer Gewalt und einer Angst erzeugenden Verteidigung: Zwanzig Jahre

Erforschung des Maharishi-Effekts (German translation of "An alternative to

military violence and fear-based deterrence: Twenty years of research on the

Maharishi Effect"). kosovofrieden.de, (Available at:

http://www.davidleffler.com/MaharishiEffekt.html)

 

 

 

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