“ Babuji, I have seen many big heroes and warriors (Surmas), but never have I seen such a lion-hearted fellow. During the last war I took part in the battles of Jordan and Mesopotamia (Iraq). But I had never seen such a valiant hero, never had I thought that anyone could possess such valour…

    The day in which his sentence for hanging became final, since that day his body started to shine like a colourful rose… it started to bloom like a rose, a red rose. Babuji I used to be perplexed seeing his appearance; I never have seen in my life such a smiling appearance. I had no idea how could a man be so broad-minded and how could he have so much joy in him. I can’t think how such a sober boy can be so brave!” The above comment is of a constable of Gaya Jail, regarding the great revolutionary martyr Baikunth Shukla. This was nothing but the expression of heartfelt respect towards the broadness of mind and the death....