“𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭, 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥” In a... spectacular demonstration of endurance and determination, two Indian Army officers - 𝐂𝐨𝐥 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐯𝐢𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐤, etched their names in glory at the #𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝟏𝟒𝟎.𝟔 #𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐨𝐧 held in #𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐮, #𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧, on 13th April 2025. The IRONMAN challenge, considered the toughest endurance events in the world, comprised: ▪️ 𝟑.𝟖 𝐤𝐦 Open-Water Swim ▪️ 𝟏𝟖𝟎 𝐤𝐦 of relentless Cycling ▪️ 𝟒𝟐.𝟐 𝐤𝐦 of grueling Running At 𝟓𝟑.𝟓 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬, Col 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐯𝐢𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚, competing in the highly competitive 50–54 age category, braved harsh conditions and the immense physical demands of the race to finish the challenge in 𝟏𝟒 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟓𝟑 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟑𝟒 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬. His performance is a stirring reminder that age is just a number, and that the heart of a soldier, honed by discipline and resilience, knows no limits. Equally inspiring was the debut performance of Lt Col 𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐤, racing in the 40–44 age category. Facing choppy waters and strong winds, he conquered the punishing course in an impressive 𝟏𝟐 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬, 𝟓𝟐 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟓𝟕 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬. His effort stood as a shining beacon of first-time courage, spectacular endurance and unwavering grit. A salute to their indomitable spirit and the ethos of the #IndianArmy, undaunted, unyielding and unstoppable. #IRONMAN #EnduranceRace #TriumphOfSpirit #IronmanTriathlon ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY HQ IDS Ministry of Defence, Government of India PIB Indiashow more

Simran’s Grit to Glory: A Golden Sprint for the... Nation. Simran, wife of Naik Gajendra Singh, has created history by becoming the first-ever Indian to win a Gold Medal in the 100m track event at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 #WPAC2025, New Delhi. She clinched Gold🥇 in 100m with an outstanding timing of 11.95s, while also bagging Silver🥈 in 200m with a timing of 24.46s and setting a new Asian Record —making #India & the #IndianArmy immensely proud. Epitomising courage, resilience & determination, Simran truly embodies the spirit of turning disability into ability and inspiring countless others. #WorldParaAthletics #KheloIndia Ministry of Defence, Government of India ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY Indian Army Sports and Adventure Dept of Sports, Govt of India Simran Vats PLYshow more

#ThisDayThatYear On this day in 1948, the Indian Air... Force achieved a historic milestone — the first-ever aircraft landing at Leh, then the highest airstrip in the world. This remarkable feat was carried out by an IAF DC-3 Dakota, piloted by Air Commodore Mehar Singh. The landing played a crucial role in supporting Indian troops during a challenging period, showcasing the IAF’s courage, skill, and commitment to the nation. #IAFHistory #IndianAirForce रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY INshow more

LeBron, with the American flag held high, stood at... the bow of the ship, his gaze steely and determined. Behind him, an army of American Olympians, unified in purpose and spirit, readied themselves for the voyage. The waves crashed against the hull, but their resolve was unyielding. As they sailed across the seas, LeBron's presence was a powerful symbol of their mission: to assert their dominance on the world stage and remind everyone of their unparalleled prowess. The stars and stripes fluttered in the wind, a beacon of their unwavering commitment and indomitable spirit. As the ship surged forward, LeBron raised the flag higher, his voice booming with electrifying intensity: “This is OUR time. Let the world witness our reign!” 🇺🇸show more

INDIAN ARMY CONDUCTS EXPEDITION TO TOLOLING TOP AS A... RUN UP TO 26TH ANNIVERSARY OF KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS In a solemn tribute to the gallant soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during the historic Battle of Tololing in the Kargil War of 1999, the Indian Army's ‘Forever in Operations Division’ conducted a commemorative expedition to Tololing Peak on 11th June 2025. The expedition, flagged off from the revered Kargil War Memorial in Dras, paid homage to the unwavering spirit and supreme sacrifice of the soldiers who recaptured strategic heights from enemy force, marking a crucial turning point in the conflict. A team of 30 brave soldiers from various units that actively participated in the Battle of Tololing climbed the Tololing Peak and hoisted the Tricolour, paying tribute to bravehearts of Operation VIJAY. The Indian Air Force also extended its support to this endeavour and fielded Officers and Airmen for the said expedition, exemplifying the spirit of synergy and jointmanship that defines the Indian Armed Forces. As the Nation looks up to 26th Anniversary of Operation VIJAY, this expedition stands as a poignant reminder of the valour, patriotism and selfless service that epitomise the Indian Armed Forces. This expedition is more than just an adventure, it is a journey of remembrance, reflection and reverence, aimed at inspiring future generations with the stories of courage and sacrifice that shaped the nation's history.show more

🚨 𝐒𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐢 𝐕𝐚𝐢𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐢 – 𝐉𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝... 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬⁉️ As per a viral post on social media, Soilamboi Vaiphei, a jawan of the Assam Regiment of the Indian Army, was reportedly seen involved in torching houses and attacking Meitei villages at Phougakchao Ikhai, Bishnupur district, Manipur, on May 3rd, 2023. It is deeply concerning to consider that an army jawan could be involved in such violent acts. We urge the concerned authorities to thoroughly investigate this matter. #SaveManipurSaveIndia #JusticeLambaCommission #ManipurFightsBack गृहमंत्री कार्यालय, HMO India Amit Shah Narendra Modi Dr. S. Jaishankar @RajBhavManipur Office of the MLA @Heingang AC Manipur Maharaja Sanajaoba Leishemba. N. Biren Singh ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY BSF 🇮🇳CRPF🇮🇳 The Assam Rifles SpearCorps.IndianArmy Manipur Policeshow more

#StoriesOfGrit Bare Fists to Boxing Glory — The Making... of a Champion Mentor. From a remote village in Nagaland, where a young boy first understood discipline by watching his father leave home in uniform, began the journey of Subedar Prakash Gurung of Gorkha Rifles — a boxer, soldier and mentor. His first lessons came from a makeshift punching bag and a dream larger than his circumstances. Selection into the Boys Sports Company opened the road ahead, and every bruise in the ring became a step towards excellence. Winning multiple medals at Services and National Boxing Championships, he emerged among India’s finest prospects and earning an Olympic shortlist in 2008. As a certified Boxing Coach from the Army Sports Institute, he transformed hard-earned skill into mentorship. His role moved beyond the ring; he became a guide who turned individual promise into team strength. In July 2026, that years-long journey of discipline and mentorship found powerful expression when the Southern Command Boxing Team achieved an unparalleled feat at the Inter Command Championship, securing 6 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze Medals, along with the Best Boxer title. For Subedar Gurung, every medal won by his team is a continuation of his own fight — proof that grit becomes legacy when it is passed on, inspiring champions to rise with discipline, courage and purpose. #IndianArmy #Boxing #SportingExcellence ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY Indian Army Sports and Adventure PRO Defence Puneshow more

Fellow Africans, In a world filled with countless leaders,... only a rare few rise to embody the very soul of their people. Even fewer transcend borders to become symbols of hope, resilience, and inspiration for an entire continent. His Excellency, the Right Honourable The Raila Odinga Amolo Foundation is one such figure. A man whose journey mirrors the struggles and triumphs of Africa itself. Today, I present him for your most serious consideration as the next Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), a role for which he is uniquely and undeniably qualified. I am Kasmuel McOure, a young revolutionary who has stood at the forefront of Kenya’s struggle against oppression, corruption, and the erosion of good governance. I belong to a generation profoundly inspired by Raila Odinga’s unwavering fight for justice. His legacy is a powerful testament to resilience, vision, and the relentless pursuit of democratic values. Raila Odinga’s name is inseparable from the story of Kenya’s democratic evolution. He was instrumental in dismantling a 24-year dictatorship under Daniel arap Moi, championing the transition to a multiparty democracy, and crafting a constitution that secured the rule of law for generations to come. His leadership, forged in personal sacrifice, redefined the course of our nation. Even at great personal and political cost, Raila Odinga stood firm. When chaos threatened to tear our nation apart, he chose dialogue over destruction, constitutionalism over ambition; an extraordinary act of statesmanship in an age that too often celebrates self-interest. But Raila Odinga’s influence reaches far beyond Kenya. He is a Pan-African visionary, an Afro-Optimist who deeply understands the intricate fabric of Africa’s struggles and possibilities. He is a beacon of hope who has dared to challenge injustice and lead with unwavering integrity, even in the face of overwhelming odds. He envisions a continent where trade routes are open, civil unrest is quelled, and Africa reclaims her sovereignty from the chains of foreign exploitation. This vision is not a mere ideal; it is a lifelong commitment, one that has been consistently reflected in his actions and principles. A vision that resonates from the savannahs of the Mara to the shores of Cape Town, from the markets of Lagos to the streets of Addis Ababa. Kenya, with its vibrant online sphere and culture of debate, owes much of its freedoms to Raila’s sacrifices. He fought tirelessly to enshrine the right to free expression and political participation in our constitution. Though he remains a figure both praised and criticized, this duality speaks to his humanity—imperfect, yet unwavering in his pursuit of progress. I speak from personal experience, having been both an ally and a critic. Yet in every instance, I have found in him a leader who listens, mentors, and empowers. In a time when the world yearns for leaders of integrity, vision, and courage, Raila Odinga stands as an enduring beacon. He is a man whose vision for Africa is not confined to today or tomorrow, but for generations to come. A visionary leader who, against all odds, has always prioritized the people over power; an attribute Africa desperately needs at this pivotal moment. Africa needs a leader who embodies wisdom, courage, and an unwavering belief in our collective destiny. A son of the soil, forged in the fires of struggle, and ready to lead us toward a brighter, united future. Africa, I present to you your son, by way of Kenya, His Excellency, the Right Honourable Raila Amolo Odinga.show more

BRIGADIER GENERAL AS ALIYU MAKES HISTORY WITH DARING PARACHUTE... JUMP 🇳🇬 In a rare and awe-inspiring display of military courage and leadership, Brigadier General AS Aliyu etched his name in history today, successfully executing a parachute jump at Airborne Drop Zone, Jaji Military Cantonment. His daring feat is reminiscent of the historic jump by former Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen KTJ Minimah, reaffirming the time-honored tradition of leading from the front in the Nigerian Army. The significance of Gen Aliyu’s achievement extends beyond personal bravery; it underscores his unwavering commitment to excellence, discipline, and the rigorous demands of military service. Unlike many senior officers who may choose to observe from a distance, Gen Aliyu opted to experience firsthand what young soldiers and cadets endure, a decision that has resonated deeply across military circles. Gen Aliyu's bold action embodies the enduring ethos of the profession of arms: "No guts, no glory." This momentous occasion serves as a valuable lesson in leadership, demonstrating that true leaders don't just issue orders - they lead by example and share in the challenges and triumphs of those they command. Brig Gen AS Aliyu's jump will serve as an enduring inspiration, a bold reminder that leadership is not about watching from the sidelines but about stepping forward, into the unknown, with those who will one day take up the mantle. As the Nigerian Army continues to nurture its future leaders, Brig Gen AS Aliyu's remarkable parachute jump will undoubtedly inspire and motivate them to emulate his courage and leadership. His actions reaffirm the Nigerian Army's values, showcasing a force where leaders don't just give orders, but also participate in the trials and triumphs of their troops.show more

#ISPR Lieutenant General S M Kamr-ul-Hassan, Principal Staff Officer... (PSO) of the Armed Forces Division of #Bangladesh, is visiting #Pakistan & met with General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (#COAS), at the General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi. During their meeting, both held extensive discussions on the evolving security dynamics in the region and explored further avenues for enhancing bilateral military cooperation. The COAS and the PSO underscored the importance of a stronger defence relationship, emphasising that the enduring partnership between the two brotherly nations must remain resilient against external influences. COAS reiterated the significance of joint efforts to promote peace and stability in South Asia and the broader region, while ensuring that both nations continue to contribute to regional security through collaborative defence initiatives. Lieutenant General Kamr-ul-Hassan commended the exceptional professionalism of the Pakistan Army and acknowledged the immense sacrifices made by the armed forces in their relentless fight against terrorism, noting that their efforts serve as a beacon of courage and determination.show more

OPERATION SINDOOR Immediately after the cowardly Pakistani sponsored #PahalgamTerrorAttack,... the Indian Navy validated the anti-missile and anti-aircraft defence capability in a complex threat environment using a cross platform cooperative mechanism. The operation leveraged #IndianNavy's comprehensive layered Fleet Air Defence mechanism, enabling quick and clear distinction between commercial, neutral and hostile aircraft or flying objects, and neutralisation of threats at extended ranges. The #CarrierBattleGroup with its integral Air Wing provides the first layer of this layered mechanism. The presence of our #AircraftCarrier with a large number of Mig 29K fighters and Air Borne Early Warning helicopters prevented any suspicious or hostile aircraft from closing within several hundred kilometres. Our powerful CBG, with formidable offensive capability was able to operate with impunity and maintained an uncontested presence in the area of operations, compelling the Pakistani Air Elements to remain bottled up close to the coast denying any opportunity to be a threat in maritime space. The #IndianNavy’s dominance thus ensured that should we choose to, we can strike at will. #OperationSindoor Ministry of Defence, Government of India HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY Indian Air Forceshow more

🇷🇺🇰🇵 Russian military correspondent Alexander Kots on the North... Korean soldiers: - “Disdain for death and remarkable endurance — this is what distinguished the DPRK military during the fighting in the Kursk region” - They were trained and gained experience to participate in a modern military conflict. After that, they were sent to the Kursk border area. There, the Koreans lived in field conditions so as not to attract unnecessary attention; - At first, the DPRK fighters held the third and second lines of defense, but over time they participated in assaults. For example, Plekhovo was liberated in about two hours by the Korean special forces units. "They passed through like a hurricane," other war correspondents wrote about this. - They made a major contribution to the battles for the Korenevsky district, near Staraya and Novaya Sorochiny, as well as in the breakthrough to Kurilovka. - They are mostly strong young guys who are famous for their excellent teamwork and discipline. Not one of them broke the oath. The main rule of the allies is not to be captured alive. - The arrival of the Koreans allowed Russia to continue the offensive in other areas of the front. - The video presumably shows wounded North Korean soldiers in a hospital. - The official representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Zakharova called the DPRK friends of Russia and stated that they will never be forgotten.show more

"𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲. 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱" When a sudden wildfire broke... out at Village #Mehargaon in the remote #Niti area of #Uttarakhand, #IbexWarriors from #Malari responded immediately as first responders to assist the local community. Operating in challenging terrain and extreme weather conditions, troops moved swiftly to contain and douse the fire. Through coordinated firefighting efforts and relentless action, the blaze was brought under control, preventing its spread to adjoining habitations and safeguarding lives, homes and critical local infrastructure. The timely response provided much-needed relief to residents and stabilised the situation in the affected area. This prompt humanitarian action reflects the Indian Army’s deep bond with border communities and its unwavering commitment to serve and protect the nation and its people at all times. #IndianArmy #SuryaCommand #UttarBharatArea #IbexBde #Uttarakhand #FirefightingHeroes ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY PRO Defence Lucknow PRO Defence Prayagraj PIB India HQ IDS PRO (Defence) Dehradun Uttar Bharat Area_IAshow more

Community, colleagues celebrate Lt Col A.A. Bako as he... departs Nkwagu Cantonment in Ebonyi By: Zagazola Makama The Nkwagu Military Cantonment in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, witnessed a remarkable outpouring of emotion and respect on Tuesday as the community, colleagues, and former corps members gathered to bid farewell to Lt Col A.A. Bako, the Commanding Officer, whose leadership left an indelible mark on the cantonment and beyond. From the early hours of the day, residents of Abakaliki and surrounding communities converged on the cantonment, waving flags and chanting songs of praise, to honor a man whose career exemplified discipline, integrity, and service. “Sir, your leadership was not just felt, it was experienced,” said Glory Daniel Ajah, a former corps member, as she recounted her time under his command. “You led with purpose, treated everyone with respect, and made the cantonment a place of learning, growth, and excellence.” During his tenure, Lt Col. Bako was known not only for his strict adherence to military values but also for his humane approach to leadership. Colleagues and corps members described him as firm but fair, quiet yet profoundly impactful. His presence fostered an environment of order and calm strength, where professionalism and humanity coexisted. As he prepared to depart, the cantonment grounds were filled with cheers, banners, and heartfelt tributes. Children of staff, retired officers, and local residents lined the streets, paying homage to a man whose service transcended the walls of the barracks and touched the entire community. “Thank you for setting an example, thank you for carrying your office with grace and dignity, and thank you for your service to Nigeria,” Glory Daniel Ajah said during the ceremony, her voice choked with emotion. “Lt Col. Bako, you’ve left a legacy in Nkwagu that will not be forgotten.” Speeches, accolades, and songs of appreciation filled the air as attendees reflected on his career and the positive influence he had on countless young officers and corps members. Among the highlights of the celebration was a parade in his honor, where units under his command demonstrated their drills, discipline, and coordination, a living testament to the leadership he inspired. The farewell was not only a celebration of a military career but also a recognition of the bond between the cantonment and the local community, symbolizing the trust, respect, and admiration earned through decades of unwavering service. Lt Col. A.A. Bako, widely described as a true officer and a fine gentleman, leaves Nkwagu Cantonment as a figure whose principles, humility, and dedication have inspired a generation of soldiers and civilians alike.show more

Masayoshi Takanaka is a Tokyo-born guitarist, composer, and one... of the defining architects of City Pop—Japan's genre of jazz-infused urban pop that became the soundtrack of the country's economic boom in the 1970s and '80s. Now, at 73, he is embarking on his first-ever world tour. As much a showman as a musician, Takanaka built a career around technically dazzling performances, most famously wielding his guitar built from an actual surfboard.⁠ ⁠ For most of that time, audiences in the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand never got to see him live. In March 2025, he played two sold-out nights at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, marking his first US performances in over 40 years. The reception was enough to set something larger in motion.⁠ ⁠ When Live Nation announced his first-ever world tour in November 2025, every date sold out within days. Additional shows were added in New York and Los Angeles to meet demand. The US leg hits Brooklyn Paramount, the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, The Masonic in San Francisco, and two nights at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles this April. The shows will draw a combined audience of roughly 15,000 across venues he has never played before.⁠ ⁠ At the Wiltern shows, he told the crowd, "I've been waiting for this day for so long. And now I'm your grandpa's age. But I am still young." The surfboard guitar has been restored specifically for this tour.⁠show more

“In the modern world, man becomes a slave to... the feminine principle, seduced by images and illusions created by emotion and fantasy—decadent forms of eros.” —Julius Evola, Metaphysics of Sex The modern cult of equality has fixed its gaze upon the sexes. What had once been regarded as the polarity of man and woman, grounded in nature and consecrated by tradition, has been lowered to a counterfeit of sameness. Evola returned often to this inversion, discerning in it the same anti-hierarchical impulse that has disfigured every other sphere of life, and which, under the guise of liberation, has stripped both sexes of the dignity proper to their stations. What the age heralds as emancipation he judged to be a degradation, for feminism does not raise woman to her station but strips her of it, compelling her to abandon her essence in order to imitate man, while man himself, bereft of his higher path, sinks into a condition at once impoverished and grotesque. For Evola, culture was the victory of form over chaos, the conquest of the shapeless by order and measure. The city and the empire arose from the recognition of limits, of distinctions, of the rightful ranking of beings. Man attained his true stature as warrior and ascetic; woman realized her dignity as lover and mother. These types were not adversaries but counterparts, separate yet joined, each consecrated to the same principle of transcendence, each charged with its own path of heroism. In the sharpening of these forms, in the intensification of the masculine and the feminine, Europe attained its strength, and love retained its ancient dignity as a force at once generative and cosmic. There is also a beauty in the truth of form, for what is bound to nature and consecrated by tradition does not merely endure but shines. When the polarity of man and woman is clarified, when each fulfills the path proper to its essence, the result is not only strength but radiance. Beauty arises when limit is embraced, when form gives shape to matter, when order compels chaos into harmony. To behold such clarity is to glimpse truth itself, for truth and beauty are of one lineage, both testifying to the higher law that governs being. The modern age has broken this harmony. Bolshevism in the East proclaimed the equality of the sexes in the name of the collective. America in the West proclaimed the same in the name of emancipation. Beneath the opposing banners the result was alike: in one case, a promiscuous communality in which difference was dissolved, in the other, the masculinized woman of the factories and the salons. The poles collapsed, the bond was neutralized, eros was reduced to sterile companionship or the fleeting diversions of appetite. Evola named this impulse a radical pessimism, for beneath the assertion of equality lies the confession that woman, as woman, has no worth. She is compelled to take on the guise of man in order to claim value, and in so doing she forfeits the possibility of fulfillment. Man, in turn, is brutalized into a creature of appetite and utility, stripped of the higher forms once embodied in the ascetic and the warrior. Love itself, which depends upon polarity as fire depends upon the tension of elements, is extinguished, and with it the very possibility of renewal. What rises in its place is the gray world of neuter beings, uniform and without grandeur. Woman no longer appears as lover or as mother, but is driven into labor, into agitation, into pale imitations of intellectual life. Man no longer ascends as ascetic or warrior, but sinks into the tradesman, the showman, the brute. Thus the order of life is betrayed in its most intimate relation, and what once gave depth and height to being is consumed in the twilight of sameness. To revolt against this perversion is not to diminish woman but to restore her to her dignity. It is to affirm that difference and hierarchy are the ground of order, that polarity is the essence of love, that the higher destiny of mankind rests upon the distinction of the sexes. In defending this truth one does not merely preserve a passing custom, but upholds the principle of form itself. For in the bond of man and woman is mirrored the eternal strife of order with chaos, and in that strife the fate of the world is decided.show more