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Gurukkal Dr. S Mahesh with Sword   The Philosophy of Kalaripayattu Weapons Author Gurukkal Dr. S Mahesh           Gurukkal Dr. S Mahesh is an Indian Martial arts Guru, renowned for his expertise in ancient Indian martial arts, kalaripayattu. He is a fifth-generation Kalaripayattu Guru, who leads Agastyam Kalaripayattu, boasting a remarkable legacy of 127 years. Beyond martial arts, he is also a filmmaker, media personality, and writer, with a strong commitment to promote Kalaripayattu as a foundation for a healthy lifestyle.   Kalari weapons             K alaripayattu isn't just about physical combat; it embodies a profound philosophy of discipline, self-control, and respect for life. Weapons training teaches practitioners to be responsible and ethical warriors, emphasizing the importance of preserving  life and using their skills for protection only when necessary.  Gurukkal Dr. S Mahesh with Sword and Shield               Kalaripayattu, originated in t

  Bhogar Sidhar Bhogar Sidhar Gurukkal Dr. S Mahesh           W e have learned about the 18 Sidhars. We have already read about Agasthya: the glorious key to timeless wisdom. Now let’s learn about the most revered Sidhar, Bhogar. Bhogar is most famous for sculpting the Andipandaram Pazhani Andavan idol at Palani using nine ingredients. He is known as Bhog Yang in China. He is a disciple of Kalanginathar and Agasthya muni. Bhogar was a world traveler and is believed to have reached not only China and Sri Lanka but also South America. In Bhogar Sapta Kandam, he teaches his disciple Pulipaani many esoteric techniques, especially with chemistry.           Bhogar was a physician, chemist, rejuvenation expert as well as a visionary. He envisioned the aircraft centuries ahead of others. There are multiple references to his flying machine in Bhogar Sapta Kandam. We can attribute this to the fact that his guru Kalainginathar was of Chinese descent. Bhogar went to China as per

Sakthipanchakshari With 18 Siddhas  Metals In Siddha Medicine Author Gurukkal Dr. S Mahesh           Gurukkal Dr. S Mahesh is an Indian Martial arts Guru, renowned for his expertise in ancient Indian martial arts, kalaripayattu. He is a fifth-generation Kalaripayattu Guru, who leads Agastyam Kalaripayattu, boasting a remarkable legacy of 127 years. Beyond martial arts, he is also a filmmaker, media personality, and writer, with a strong commitment to promote Kalaripayattu as a foundation for a healthy lifestyle.        H ope you have heard about the Siddha system in India! " Andathil Ullathe Pindam.. Pindathilullathe andam "          These are some padals by Chattaimuni in Chattaimuni Gnana Vilakkam about the connection between the physical body and the cosmos.          Like Chattaimuni or Koothambai, the 18 Siddhars have sung about the intimate connection or equivalence of the microCOsm and the macroCOsm, or the super consciousness and the