The Old Monk's Code

Welcome to the official channel of the Gallant Leader, Mentor & Warrior: Brigadier CK Rajesh, YSM, SM** — a decorated Indian Army officer, mentor, and lifelong warrior. A recipient of the Yudh Seva Medal and Sena Medal (Bar), he led his Rashtriya Rifles battalion to a historic milestone, becoming the first unit to eliminate 300 militants.

As an Instructor at Officers Training Academy (OTA) Chennai and later Chief Instructor at a Regimental Centre, he shaped generations of officers and soldiers with discipline, courage, and honour.

Now retired, he continues his journey through long-distance motorbike rides across Kerala, the practice of Kalaripayattu, and free mentorship to children and adults seeking resilience and purpose.

This channel brings stories of leadership, military wisdom, motivation, travel, and India’s warrior traditions.

Subscribe to learn, grow, and be inspired by a life lived with grit, grace, and Service Before Self. 

Jai Hind.