Gurukkal Blogs

  Importance of Guru in Life Gurukkal Dr. S Mahesh   N amaskaram everyone! From the moment of birth, man possesses a compelling desire. Do you know why? In reality, the desire pertains to survival. In order to ensure survival, he will strive to acquire knowledge. When a baby is born, it inhales, and widens eyes to survey the surroundings. During that moment, his mind assess and comprehend what he has observed in his surroundings Sometimes, it's the sense of vision. Sometimes it’s the sound. Thus, upon hearing a sound, the ear becomes attentive, eyes widen to see, and the tongue extends to explore taste. Gurukkal Dr. S Mahesh   All of these actions intend to assimilate information. We say ‘each life starts with a refresher course!’ Every birth begins with a quest for knowledge. While we often assume that the pursuit of knowledge starts only after birth. Scientific evidence suggests that this quest actually begins within the womb itself. Th...

  Kalaripayattu Gurukkal Dr. S Mahesh           A fter three decades of training, I have come to realize that Kalaripayattu goes beyond physical exercise—it is a training of the mind. There is a popular saying in Kalaripayattu that "the body becomes eyes." This means that regardless of the direction of an attack, practitioners possess the ability to defend themselves. However, Kalaripayattu offers more than just defensive skills. It cultivates a sense of calmness, confidence, and inner peace, which becomes a defining characteristic of a Kalaripayattu practitioner.             When we examine the fundamental philosophy of practicing yoga, such as the eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga, including yama, niyama, asana, and so on, we understand that these practices aim to compose and prepare the mind. Martial arts, similarly, have an immeasurable impact on human behavior, culture, and personal develo...