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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 mill...

  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 Kala...

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. ...

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 i...

    Martial Arts Author Gurukkal Dr. S Mahesh    – The Warrior Monk Indian Martial Arts Guru | Spiritual Visionary | Founder, Agasthyam Foundation |  Author & Filmmaker      W e know that martial arts and their evolution took place over thousands of years. Martial arts originated along with mankind's first cultural formations. In ancient India, China and Greece, martial arts were created as a form of resistance and tool for survival. As you might know, we measure cultures or civilisations through the presence of their tools and weapons. It is the discovery of tools and weapons that help us recognise and study cultures.                         From stone flints and arrowheads, they moved to iron and other metals. As the tools changed, culture changed. Civilisational history is a history of conflict, of war. Along with wars, the arts related to war developed....