User:Gurkhaboy

Bravest of the brave, most generous of the generous, never had a country more faithful friends than you. -Sir Ralph Turner (former officer in the 3rd Gurkha Rifles).

Carved on the London memorial to Britain's Gurkha soldier unveiled by Queen Elizabeth II on December 3, 1997

Who in the hell am I? Can you recognise me?

A bit of India, a lot of Nepal, some Bhutan, maybe a dash of something else I'm sure and raise them in the West.

Now let them travel to remote places in the Himalayas, in torn jeans, with a couple of t-shirts, a stethoscope and a sleeping bag, trying to save the world, loving every bit of a "no luxury life" and seeing the smiles of Chota Lamas (Little Tibetan Child Monks) and you have ME.

Yes, my parents have learned to accept my choices. They tell people "Our son is a Doctor", then they have to tell how much of an idealist I am. I love them dearly, but there is a life beyond the material luxuries that surround us in this everday mundane life.

I was previously a graduate student in South Asian Studies, on my way to becoming a professor of Indian History dealing mainly with my speciality in Gurkhas, Rajputs and Sikhs and their respective Royal families. Decided instead, of chasing my first passion, Medicine, so that I could fulfill my lifelong dream of traveling and helping the underprivileged in areas which do not have access to Medical care.

So I decided on a career change and pursued Medicine. Presently a Medical researcher/doctor and working with NGOs to provide Medical relief to remote places in the Uttaranchal regions of Northern India's Himalayan foothills.

If any relatives are reading this, its your "S"-Dhaju (Dhai). Darshan to elders, Ashirwad to juniors.

What have I done?

In 2003, I was a Medical Doctor and Medical Relief Coordinator for the Medical Relief Program on behalf of the Himalayan Institute and Kanvashram. I was working with the communities in the Tehri Garhwal, UA, India regions located in the foothills of the Himalayas.

I still give guest lectures on Hinduism, Gurkhas, Rajputs, Sikhs and the present role of the Monarchy in Nepal.

I have given formal lectures and presentations on several topics such as Rajputs, Gurkhas, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, the Hare Krishna Movement and the Royal Families of North India and Nepal at the University of Toronto.

I have given performances and demonstrations of traditional Rajput Martial Arts at the Festival of India from 1995-1998.

What do I belong to?

I am a member of the Divine Life Society, Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh, UA, India.

I am a cousin to many of the Royal houses of North India, most importantly Nepal (Hindu Rajput), Nabha (Sikh Jat), Patiala (Sikh Jat), Kangra (Hindu Rajput), Bhutan (Buddhist), Bijawar (Hindu Rajput), Masuri (Hindu Rajput) and Mewar(Hindu Rajput).

I am the great grandson of HRH Crown Prince General Dhwaj Narsingh Rana of Kaski/Lambjung Nepal who was the son of Sri Teen Maharaja Ranodip Singh Rana of Nepal. So that makes me one of the Rana children descended from the House of Gurkha and Mewar (Udaipur).

I am a Sigma Chi, former Pro-Consul at the Beta Omega Chapter.

At present where am I going?

At present I am organizing the next medical relief camp for remote locations in Uttaranchal, India, at the foothills of the Himalayas for 2006.

Do I believe that Humanity is the only true Religion?

I have been featured in the book: Nomaskar, a Personal Journey through the Spirituality of Mother Teresa, ISBN: 0-9699133-6-2

Have I won awards for my Medical work with the underprivileged?

You bet, but the greatest reward is when you know you can make a difference in this world and make it a better place no matter how small the contribution.

Articles about my Family on Wiki

I still have to go through, edit and add to a lot of stuff to them. Also have to edit out people's assumptions and POVs. However, here they are, my family members and related articles:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohan_Shamsher_Jang_Bahadur_Rana

File:Maharanapratap.jpg

Maharana Pratap of Udaipur

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maharaja_Jung_Bahadur

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tribhuvan_of_Nepal

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Shruti

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aiswarya

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahendra_of_Nepal

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tribhuvan

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dipendra_of_Nepal

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyanendra_of_Nepal

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajmata_Vijayraje_Scindia