India, Nov. 25 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that during Operation Sindoor, India's action was guided by the message which Lord Krishna gave to the Pandavas that war should not be fought for revenge or ambition but for the establishment of righteous rule.

"Lord Krishna also taught Arjun that a person who follows the path of righteousness is never afraid," said the defence minister after inaugurating the 10th International Gita conference in Kurukshetra, Haryana.

Referring to the Pahalgam terror incident in April, Rajnath Singh said the ghastly act still disturbs the national consciousness.

The terrorists committed a dastardly and inhuman act when the innocent tourists were killed after they were asked about their rel...