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Project Udbhav: India army to learn war tactics from Vedas, Puranas and Mahabharata

India, which is known for its rich culture the world over, will now look to its epics like the Mahabharata to train its army.

On Tuesday (May 21), Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande said that the Indian Army has explored the epic battles of the Mahabharata, heroic exploits of eminent military figures and India's rich heritage in statecraft under project Udbhav.

<h2>Project Udbhav: Where past meets the future</h2>

Launched last year, Project Udbhav has delved deep into ancient texts such as Vedas, Puranas, Upanishads and Arthashastra. This, as per a report in the PTI news agency, has revealed substantial intellectual convergences between eminent Indian and Western scholars.

Speaking during a conference titled "Historical Patterns in Indian Strategic Culture," the army chief said that "Udbhav" aims to promote indigenous discourse in the Army by integrating India's ancient strategic acumen into the contemporary military domain. This, he said, is being done with a focus on making the force "future-ready."

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"The project has delved deep into ancient texts such as Vedas, Puranas, Upanishads and Arthashastra, which are rooted in inter-connectedness, righteousness and ethical values," said Army Chief Pande.

"Furthermore, it has explored the epic battles of the Mahabharata and the strategic brilliance during the reigns of Mauryas, Guptas and Marathas, which has shaped India's rich military heritage," he added.

The army chief also said the project has revealed substantial intellectual convergences between eminent Indian and Western scholars. This, he said, was worth noticing as it highlights the "resonance between their thoughts, philosophies, and perspectives."

It has also led to the discovery of new territories by showcasing India's tribal traditions, the Maratha naval legacy, and the heroic achievements of military figures, especially women, he added.

"The project strengthens the whole-of-nation approach, by fostering civil-military collaboration among academia, scholars, practitioners and military experts."

"Such collective efforts broaden the scope of study of ancient India's defence and governance, and enrich the nation's strategic outlook."

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"As we explore more into our military heritage, we understand that undertaking such projects remains a continuous endeavour. The vast experiences, sacrifices and triumphs of battle-hardened Indian armed forces, will continue to shape our strategic culture," said the army chief.

"I am confident that the project's findings in the form of Udbhav Compendium shall benefit the Indian Armed Forces to remain progressive and future-ready, by drawing insights from the nation's historical military wisdom," he emphasised.

(With inputs from agencies)

India, which is known for its rich culture the world over, will now look to its epics like the Mahabharata to train its army. On Tuesday (May 21), Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande said that the Indian Army has explored the epic battles of the Mahabharata, heroic exploits of eminent military figures and India's rich heritage in statecraft under project Udbhav.

India, which is known for its rich culture the world over, will now look to its epics like the Mahabharata to train its army. On Tuesday (May 21), Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande said that the Indian Army has explored the epic battles of the Mahabharata, heroic exploits of eminent military figures and India's rich heritage in statecraft under project Udbhav. Project Udbhav: Where past meets the future Launched last year, Project Udbhav has delved deep into ancient texts such as Vedas, Puranas, Upanishads and Arthashastra. This, as per a report in the PTI news agency, has revealed substantial intellectual convergences between eminent Indian and Western scholars. Speaking during a conference titled "Historical Patterns in Indian Strategic Culture," the army chief said that "Udbhav" aims to promote indigenous discourse in the Army by integrating India's ancient strategic acumen into the contemporary military domain. This, he said, is being done with a focus on making the force "future-ready." Also read | Delhi High Court denies bail to AAP leader Manish Sisodia in Delhi excise policy case "The project has delved deep into ancient texts such as Vedas, Puranas, Upanishads and Arthashastra, which are rooted in inter-connectedness, righteousness and ethical values," said Army Chief Pande. "Furthermore, it has explored the epic battles of the Mahabharata and the strategic brilliance during the reigns of Mauryas, Guptas and Marathas, which has shaped India's rich military heritage," he added. The army chief also said the project has revealed substantial intellectual convergences between eminent Indian and Western scholars. This, he said, was worth noticing as it highlights the "resonance between their thoughts, philosophies, and perspectives." It has also led to the discovery of new territories by showcasing India's tribal traditions, the Maratha naval legacy, and the heroic achievements of military figures, especially women, he added. "The project strengthens the whole-of-nation approach, by fostering civil-military collaboration among academia, scholars, practitioners and military experts." "Such collective efforts broaden the scope of study of ancient India's defence and governance, and enrich the nation's strategic outlook." Also read | India’s VP Jagdeep Dhankhar to visit Iran, pay condolences to Ebrahim Raisi, FM at funeral "As we explore more into our military heritage, we understand that undertaking such projects remains a continuous endeavour. The vast experiences, sacrifices and triumphs of battle-hardened Indian armed forces, will continue to shape our strategic culture," said the army chief. "I am confident that the project's findings in the form of Udbhav Compendium shall benefit the Indian Armed Forces to remain progressive and future-ready, by drawing insights from the nation's historical military wisdom," he emphasised. (With inputs from agencies)

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Project Udbhav: India army to learn war tactics from Vedas, Puranas and Mahabharata

Project Udbhav: Indian Army revives ancient strategic wisdom from Mahabharata for modern use