Non- violence is the ultimate Dharma (duty) of human beings. So, too is violence in service of Dharma. It is humans' duty to keep up non-violence but again it is his duty to involve in killing if needed to restore peace.
The Gurkhas having motto "better to die than to be a coward" are the soldiers of Nepalese government recruited as a UN peace keeping force around the world. Gurkha soldiers are renowned worldwide for their toughness, bravery and loyalty. It is often said that had there be no Gorkha soldiers working for Indian army- Pakistan would grab India within no-time. Historically, Gurkhas gained immense popularity when armed British were defeated (approximately 36,000 British soldiers died) during their futile attempt to attack Nepal. The history of Gurkha solider goes back to Mahabharata time approximately 5,000 years ago. Even the word 'Gorkha' can be found in Vedic verses. In fact, the Gorkah inherits its name from Mahayogi Gorakhnath who has appeared in Gorkha district of Nepal in previous era.
People immediately think of a young man with Khukuri (sharp knife) when the word Gurkha comes in mind. However, Gurkhas are not fierce people at all. They are absolutely peace lover always defensive by nature but if they take out Khukuri from their waist then it is almost sure to drink blood. It is said that once the Khukuri is drawn in battle, it has to taste blood- if not; the owner has to cut himself and offer blood to the weapon before returning to its sheath. The weapon used by Gurkha solider is called Khukuri- the most dazzling weapon and Sirupate Khukuri (made in Bhojpur) has its classic worth.
After suffering heavy causalities during invasion of Nepal, the British east India Company had to sign a hasty peace dealing in 1815 when approximately 36,000 well armed British soldiers lost lives. It is said that British had not bear such a great loss while fighting with half of the world but huge loss just while fighting with a small kingdom Nepal. Since then, British Army chief said "If someone says-I am not afraid of death, either he is telling lie or he is a Gurkha soldier." Another British captain also said "I do not step back with any soldiers of the world but my heart trembles when I hear the word 'Gorkha'." These two statements are enough to narrate Gurkha soldier's bravery. Now, Gurkhas are the integral part of British Army as the government of Britain receives 600 Gurkha solider with due respect as an intelligent peace keeping force.
And, here is a classic gift from Bhojpur! – the sirupate Khukuri !!
Price: Rs 3,600 (Euro 36)
Made from high quality iron. Heated with charcoal and hammered with arms !
