‘Serving in battle zones to coverage choices’: US intel chief Tulsi Gabbard on how Bhagavad Gita guides her

Tulsi Gabbard, the newly appointed US Director of Nationwide Intelligence and a key determine within the Trump administration, has spoken about how the Bhagavad Gita has formed her life and profession. A practising Vaishnava Hindu and devoted follower of Lord Krishna, Gabbard shared that she turns to his teachings to Arjuna throughout each triumphs and challenges.  

Gabbard, in an interview with ANI on Monday, emphasised that her private relationship with God is on the coronary heart of her life. “Whether or not serving in battle zones in numerous components of the world or going through challenges right now, it’s Krishna’s teachings to Arjuna within the Bhagavad Gita that I flip to in the most effective of instances and the worst of instances,” she mentioned.  

She highlighted how her non secular path has helped her break boundaries, saying, “I do my easiest every single day to dwell a life that’s pleasing to God and to serve all of God’s kids. Via completely different instances in my life, I’ve repeatedly realized crucial classes from Krishna’s steering to Arjuna — classes that give me energy, peace, and luxury.”  

Gabbard is in India on a two-and-a-half-day go to as a part of a multi-nation tour — her first journey to the nation since assuming workplace. Her agenda contains high-level conferences targeted on intelligence cooperation, cybersecurity, and protection ties. Her go to follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s February journey to Washington, the place he praised Gabbard for her sturdy advocacy of India-US relations.  

Since arriving in New Delhi early Sunday, Gabbard has engaged in key discussions with Indian officers. She participated in a high-profile safety conclave chaired by Nationwide Safety Adviser Ajit Doval, attended by intelligence and safety representatives from round 20 nations. The conclave, hosted by the Nationwide Safety Council Secretariat, has been held alongside the Raisina Dialogue since 2022.  

On financial ties, Gabbard famous a shift in outlook towards a extra collaborative method. “There’s vital potential for strengthening our financial partnership. It’s encouraging to see a extra constructive outlook relatively than focusing solely on tariffs,” she mentioned. She acknowledged that whereas each Modi and Trump prioritize their nations’ financial pursuits, they’re additionally working towards mutually helpful options.  

Gabbard’s go to will culminate on March 18 with an tackle on the Raisina Dialogue, the place she is anticipated to additional define the way forward for India-US cooperation.