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  KALARIPAYATTU AND SPIRITUALITY    Author Gurukkal Dr. S Mahesh    – The Warrior Monk   Indian Martial Arts Guru | Spiritual Visionary | Founder, Agasthyam Foundation | Author & Filmmaker I came through some comments that Some people say there’s  no spirituality in Kalaripayattu, that it’s just about fighting. But  let me ask you this – if that’s true, then why do we begin every  session with a salutation? Why do we say 'Pootharavanakkam' and  'Guruvanakkam'; before we even begin our practice? You  think that’s just a formality?  It's much more than that. It's a way  to connect with the wisdom of the lineage and the divine  energies that guide us.  think about this – before we ever pick up a weapon, we touch it,  we honor it. Does that sound like something you do with just  any tool? No. We treat our weapons as sacred objects,  because they aren’t just tools of combat; they’re extensions of...

KALARIPAYATTU :THE TIMELESS PATH TO SELF MASTERY    Author Gurukkal Dr. S Mahesh    – The Warrior Monk   Indian Martial Arts Guru | Spiritual Visionary | Founder, Agasthyam Foundation | Author & Filmmaker Let me start by asking a question: In life, what do we encounter more often—success or  failure? If we are honest, we know that failure is our frequent companion, while success is often just a  fleeting moment. In life, setbacks outnumber triumphs.  Today, many people feel overwhelmed by competition, stress, and the fear of failing. For some,  this pressure drives them to the brink of despair, even to suicide. Tragically, even some of the  brightest minds from esteemed institutions like the IITs fall prey to this. They are weighed  down, unable to find a way out. But what if there was a way to embrace challenges and failures rather than being defeated by  them? What if we could become more resilient, patient, and strong?...