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  • Spears, Spearheads and Spearpoints – Part 1

    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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  • Shikan Ken and The Day of the Leopard

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

    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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  • Age of (Divya)Astras?

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

    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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  • The New 8-fold Path

    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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  • Celebrate the Weapons!

    Celebrate the Weapons!

    The Republic Day is when India displays some of its formidable and latest weapon systems. This seems like a good occasion to appreciate weapons from the days of old.

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  • The Bujinkan, as I see it – Series 2, Part 1 (of 5)

    The Bujinkan, as I see it – Series 2, Part 1 (of 5)

    I am back to documenting what I know of the Bujinkan system of martial arts. This post is the first in a series of 5, where I look at what I think are the “non-physical” aspects of the Bujinkan and other martial arts. In this post I try to understand how the historicity of an…

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  • Devi Ambika and the Kiai

    Devi Ambika and the Kiai

    The Kiai is a burst of sound trained as a part of many martial arts. I opine that this is what Devi Ambika used to destroy the Asura Dhumralochana. Let’s explore the concept and practice of the Kiai through this story.

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  • The Bones of the Vajra

    The Bones of the Vajra

    The Vajra is the weapon associated with Indra, King of the Devas. The Vajra is supposed to be made from the backbone of Rishi Dadichi. I think this is literally possible. With 3D printing, this aspect can be explored. Read on for more.

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