By Kamlesh Tripathi
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| HH Dalai Lama received in Tezpur by my father standing next to him, and a journalist asking questions. And don't miss the radiant smile ... that speaks about his courage even after being exiled. |
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| HH-one of his recent pictures |
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| HH-entering India, and behind him in the 2nd spot is my father |
MEMORY LANE: HIS HOLINESS
DALAI LAMA’S ESCAPE AND EXILE TO INDIA
The picture in the middle is
a rare photograph of the 14th Dalai Lama. In the year 1959 during
Tibetan uprising, fearing his life, the Dalai Lama and his retinue fled Tibet
with the help of the CIA’s Special Activities Division, crossing into India on
30 March 1959, reaching Tezpur in Assam on 18 April. And here he was received
by my father Late Mr Kamakhya Prasad Tripathi, Minister then in the Assam
Government.
And what is truly striking about the picture is the radiant smile of
24 year old 14th Dalai Lama (Real name: Lhamo Dondrub) who inspite
of having lost his kingdom wears that courageous smile.
Dalai Lama was born on 6
July 1935 at Taktser, China. He is a recipient of 1989 Nobel Peace Prize.
Truly, a nostalgic moment,
to see my father receiving and welcoming Dalai Lama into India.
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