General Manoj Mukund Naravane, who served as the chief of the Indian Army from December 31, 2019, to April 30, 2022, has expressed satisfaction in writing his unpublished memoir, *Four Stars of Destiny*. This book has created a political stir, particularly due to its content regarding the India-China military standoff in August 2020, which nearly escalated into a shooting war. Naravane stated that he hopes the government will eventually clear the book for publication, although he has moved on regardless of its fate. He emphasized that the controversy surrounding the memoir is not his responsibility, as he was not involved in the political debates that erupted in Parliament when opposition leader Rahul Gandhi attempted to reference the book. Naravane's account of the military standoff and the lack of immediate political directives has drawn significant attention. Meanwhile, his new book, *The Curious and the Classified: Unearthing Military Myths and Mysteries*, is an anecdotal work that does not require official clearance and explores various military traditions and myths. The manuscript of *Four Stars of Destiny* has not been submitted for the necessary military clearance, which is required for any book containing sensitive operational details.