Conscious Mind
Conscious Mind
Gurukkal Dr. S Mahesh
We need to understand that any decision we take in terms of fight-flight is solely the action of the subconscious mind. so , it is the strength of a martial artist to build the subconscious mind.Martial arts teach how to overcome such situations.That is why we engage in repetitive practice.When we repeatedly practice techniques such as chuvadu or ozhivu they gradually get ingrained in our muscle memory.
The process of learning begins from the moments of falling.In life it would be more of falling than victories.We have even learned to walk after falling down.And in kalari students are taught to rise after every fall, resist strongly, overcome pain, and fight with determination.We know human beings fear pain. This fear limits you.One of the main reasons you shy away from facing challenges is the fear of pain.This pain can be mental or physical. It affects confidence. It retracts you from facing challenges.
So you go insearch of comfort zones.You try to quietly sit like a pupa, while the mind desires to soar freely like a butterfly, leading to disappointment.Kalaripayattu Is an art that teaches you about limitless possibilities.Kalaripayattu enables you to rise if you fall,Transform pain into adornment,and strengthen the subconscious mind.Now practicing Kalari offers numerous benefits like development in endurance, resistance skills, improves flexibility and body balance.
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Kalari practice is a happy activity.The brain produces neurochemicals like endorphins, which induce feelings of peace, happiness, confidence, and a positive attitude. Through Kalari practice, we gradually gain control over our emotions, a state referred to as "bindhu jayam” in the yogic language. Emotional stability is enhanced, and our personality undergoes positive development. Kalari helps free us from mental blocks, allowing us to cultivate integrity and a strong sense of self. We begin to perceive others as equals, develop awareness of the universe and our place within it.
Furthermore, studies have proven that Kalaripayattu training can assist individuals in overcoming past traumas. It serves as a powerful remedy to break free from mental barriers and move forward in life.
Let's envision ourselves practicing an ozhivu in Kalaripayattu. We find ourselves being attacked with a sword or another weapon, and we swiftly move away from the strike. This evasion technique is known as ozhivu. In Kalaripayattu, our training encompasses a combination of striking, ozhivu, and defense, creating a sequence of movements. When faced with an attack from a sword, it is crucial to defend ourselves. Have you ever considered the consequences of not defending against such an attack? It could result in severe injury or, in the worst-case scenario, even death.
The practice of ozhivu becomes ingrained in us, serving as a habitual and effective survival technique. It enables us to escape the perils of a sharp and potentially fatal attack. It is vital to recognize that all the crises we encounter in life are not beyond the ultimate crisis of death. So, by training in Kalaripayattu, students develop the ability to confront any challenge with ease.
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