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Indian Armed Forces(http://www.indianarmedforces.com/drl/fti.htm)Fighting

Terrorism in India********************By Maj. Gen. Kulwant Singh (Retd.) and

Dr. David LefflerTerrorism 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________________________________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 (AT) nda (DOT) vsnl.net.inDr. 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 (AT) hotmail (DOT) com

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