My brother-in law died in action, fighting Pakistani insurgency in Kashmir. He belonged to the 1/11 Gurkha Regiment of the Indian Army.
The photos raise some questions. If you feel uncomfortable answering, please skip them and forgive my asking.
There is a photo above (which did not post) which mentions a Hindu chaplain and swearing on the Bhagavad Gita. There also is a photo showing a Gurkha as he decapitates a goat.
It is my understanding that Hindus will not kill any animal nor hurt another human. Are Gurkhas practicing Hindus, and if so, how do they reconcile Gurkha discipline and training with Hindu tradition?