The source of India's civilization is founded in two epics: Ramayana and Mahabharat. Incidentally, both are based on two cataclysmic wars which were fought to uphold truth and justice where righteousness prevailed over evil. Lakhs perished, as martyrdom on the battlefield was considered the greatest of honours. These ethos and values run in the veins of every Indian. The book is a saga of Lt. Col. Ajit V Bhandarkar who lived the life of a hero and died on the battlefield where his blood enriched the soil of his motherland is inspirational. Contents: Foreword Reviews Author’s Note Acknowledgement Glossary Chapter 1 Introduction: The Birth of a Braveheart Chapter 2 Ajeet hai Abheet hai - Schooling at Sainik School Bijapur Chapter 3 Seva Parmo Dharma: NDA Days Chapter 4 Veerta aur Vivek – IMA: The Decision to Join the Madras Regiment Chapter 5 Swadharme Nidhanam Shreyah - The Madras Regiment Chapter 6 18 MADRAS (Mysore) in Gandhinagar Chapter 7 Serve with Honour – Officers Training Academy: An Instructor Who Touched the Hearts of His GC Chapter 8 Sulagne Savadhana – Marriage in Chennai Chapter 9 Unit Life in Ferozepur Chapter 10 Yudham Pragya- Defence Service Staff College, Wellington Chapter 11 Brigade Major at Nathu La Chapter 12 MS Branch - Army Headquarters: South Block, New Delhi Chapter 13 Yudha Kritya Nischaya: The Army War College; Where the Tigers Earned Their Stripes: Ajit’s Professional Alma Mater Chapter 14 Dridhata aur Virata: 25 RR Chapter 15 Shaurya Chakra: Gallantry Award Chapter 16 Chip off the Old Block: Both Boys Join the Armed Forces