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  Conscious Mind Gurukkal Dr. S Mahesh   N amaskaram everyone!             The conscious mind, mostly, is either in our past or our future.That’s in fact a limitation of our conscious mind. Either we worry about our future, which mostly culminates into a form of stress, anxiety or unhappiness or we think of our past through our memories.           We could have had several unpleasant events or even sometimes some good memories. So, what I am trying to say is that our conscious mind has two capacities. One is memorising and second is imagination.   Gurukkal Dr. S Mahesh               The conscious mind can be described as relatively small in size.If we were to measure the extent of the mind, we could compare the conscious mind to merely the tip of an iceberg. Beneath that, there is vast space of the unconscious mind. Martial arts train the subconscious mind. Let us look at the fight-flight responses. In any situation, a martial artist's imme

  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 development. One of the notable aspects is the development of res

Siddha treatment   Siddha Treatment Gurukkal Dr. S Mahesh           S iddha tradition or Siddha treatment is the product of centuries of contemplation, observation and research. But just like the attempts to obscurify Agasthya and the 18 Siddhas, this treatment system is also undergoing difficulties. Modern science has not spent enough time to unravel the mysteries of chemical, medicinal and metallurgical directions of Siddha tradition that appear mystic initially. But those Siddha experts who have understood the depth and practical nature of this knowledge system have been carrying it forward.           India has been the land of truly incredible discoveries that amazed the world. The contribution to human health by Charaka, Susrutha and Ashtangahridaya are immense. Kayachikitsa, Kaumarabhrtya, salyatantra, salakyatantra, bhootavidya etc thrived as branches of ayurveda. Much earlier even in the 3rd millennium BC Siddha tradition existed in the Indus Valley. Distill

Lord Shiva and Nandi   Nandi Devar Sidhar Gurukkal Dr. S Mahesh      A gasthyamuni is revered as the Adi Siddha among the eighteen Siddhas.             Nandi Devar is also considered to be an Adi Siddha. While he is considered to have obtained the 8 siddhis from Shiva on one side, devotees consider him to be Nandiswar, the vehicle of Siva. Nandi represents infinitely patient waiting. He is a massive bull that waits for time. Nandi Devar is the guru of Tirumular, Patanjali and Sattaimuni among the Siddhars. He developed Siddha medicine, the physical transformation of Kayakalpam, and the alchemy of Rasavadavidya.     Here’s a mythological story. Lord Shiva and Nandi             Not many know about the birth story of Nandi. Sage Shailabha, through severe penance, obtains a boon to have an immortal son. He had prayed to Shiva for 1000 years. His body was covered by a termite mound. Termites began feeding on him. He became a skeleton. Siva appeared before him and granted the boo

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