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July 4, 2026

The Bujinkan = The continuous transition between Lords Rama & Krishna

Lord Rama represents “self-control”. Lord Krishna represent “continuous adaptation”. The incessant interplay between these two attributes defines the Bujinkan and other martial arts systems. Let’s explore this further.
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June 18, 2026

The Rajput Spear – What are the rings for?

Look at any depiction of Maharana Pratap. Focus on his spear. Observe the rings along the shaft of the spear. What is the purpose of these rings? Let’s explore on the occasion of Maharana Pratap Jayanthi.
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June 4, 2026

Spears, Spearheads and Spearpoints – Part 3 (of 3)

In this concluding post of a series of 3 with a lot of images, I continue exploring SPEARS, sharing the little knowledge and data I have gathered over the last few years. The focus in this article is a bit more on spearheads from cultures beyond India.
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May 28, 2026

Spears, Spearheads and Spearpoints – Part 2 (of 3)

In this second of 3 posts with a lot of images, I continue exploring SPEARS, sharing the little knowledge and data I have gathered over the last few years.
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May 21, 2026

Spears, Spearheads and Spearpoints – Part 1

Spears are among the oldest weapons that humans have used. They have evolved across geographies and over time to address specific problems. In this series of 3 image heavy posts, I will share the little knowledge and data I have gathered over the last few years.
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May 7, 2026

Shikan Ken and The Day of the Leopard

On the occasion of “International Leopard Day”, we look at the “Leopard Fist” in martial arts and the Indian Katar, which extends the fist into a bladed weapon.
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April 18, 2026

Lord Parashurāma – An exemplar of the Shugyo (martial journey)

Lord Parashurāma is the ultimate martial artist. His life’s journey is a wonderful exposition of Shugyo, the martial journey. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the axe, a tool and weapons that has accompanied humans all through history.
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April 2, 2026

Age of (Divya)Astras?

The drones and missiles and the systems that counter them are reminiscent of the use of celestial arrows in stories from Hindu culture. Is modern technology making the aspirations of the ancients come true?
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February 17, 2026

Lord Hayagreeva – An Indian perspective through Budo, of the “Year of the Horse”

This year is the “Year of the Fire Horse”. In Hindu culture, the Horse represents knowledge, as symbolized by Lord Hayagreeva. Let’s explore the link between the horse and knowledge in Hindu culture.
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February 11, 2026

The New 8-fold Path

We are going through a time when military conflicts or the potential for the same seem to be ubiquitous. In this conflict-ridden world, the Ashtha Siddhi seems a good substitute for the 8-fold path.
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