Singh said that he accepted the challenges and gave his life a new purpose and ensured that the quality of his life was never compromised
Turning disability into an ability can be understood well if one looks at the life of Major (Retired) DP Singh who lost a leg in Kargil war and went on to become the first blade runner of India. Singh has participated in many marathons and was a living example of the wonders motivation can do for the Army men who had gathered at Jaipur Military station area on Sunday.
"It all depends on your thoughts. After losing my leg in the war, I considered my disability as an ability and later ran in many marathons. Anyone of you with two legs can compete with me and see who runs faster," said Singh, calling on the gathering of the army personnel and other disabled veterans not to give up under any circumstances.
Singh narrated how he survived after suffering multiple injuries during the 1999 war. "I lost a leg to mortar fire from across the border. When I was hospitalised, one doctor surrendered and declared that I have chances of survival. I was fortunate to have had another doctor who showed courage and cured me."
Singh said that he accepted the challenges and gave his life a new purpose and ensured that the quality of his life was never compromised. Later, his extraordinary journey from being an Army officer to an amputee marathon runner gave him recognition as a motivational speaker who inspired many.
The amputee marathon runner gave a three-point success mantra to his audience -- accept the reality, learn to control your mind and increase your capacity — to achieve what you have wished for.
"People tried to remind me I have lost my leg... but I said 'no' to negative thoughts and that's where my new journey began. I accepted the reality and controlled my mind. Also, my training in the army worked positively. It always reminded that I am a lion who should not fear jackals," said Singh, thanking the soldiers who had evacuated him from the spot where the mortar fell.
BRAVEHEARTS
Meanwhile, another braveheart, Retired Captain BS Jodha, who sustained injuries during 1971 war with Pakistan, also recalled how life had been for him as an Army man. "Last year I was part of a group of 20 army officers who visited Bangladesh. The army chief of the neighbouring country came to receive us and thanked us for the valour we showed in the war. When we met Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, she thanked us profusely. I got all of this being an Army man," said Jodha. Digendra Kumar, another panellist and receiver of Mahaveer Chakra, also shared his acts of bravery in the Kargil war.
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