33,000 Feet, A Brutal Attack: Why Smit Machchhar Turned To Hanuman Chalisa
At 33,000 feet, as Captain Smit Machchhar battled severe injuries after the cockpit attack, he turned to something he had memorised as a child - the Hanuman Chalisa. The prayer, recited by millions of Hindus, is traditionally associated with courage, strength and relief in times of distress. Smit says he also teaches it to his young son. Here's the story of why Hanuman Chalisa became a source of inner strength for the pilot during the terrifying crisis.
