bhooliya Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRTYgJ6I6zM Kalaripayattu - The Orient's treasure trove, a gift to the modern world and the mother of all martial arts. Legend traces the 3000-year-old art form to Sage Parasurama- the master of all martial art forms and credited to be the re-claimer of Kerala from the Arabian Sea. Kalaripayattu originated in ancient South India. Kung- fu, popularized by the monks of the Shoaling Temple traces its ancestry to Bodhi Dharma - an Indian Buddhist monk and Kalaripayattu master. Crafted in ancient South India drawing inspiration from the raw power and sinuous strength of the majestic animal forms - Lion, Tiger, Elephant, Wild Boar, Snake, and Crocodile ........ Kalaripayattu laid down the combat code of the Cholas, the Cheras and the Pandyas. Shrouded in deep mystery and mists of secrecy Kalaripayattu was taught by the masters in total isolation, away from prying eyes. Following the collapse of the princely states and the advent of free India - Kalaripayattu has lost its significance as a mortal combat code. In a Phoenix-like resurrection, Kalaripayattu is today emerging in a new avatar - an ancient art form - a source of inspiration for self-expression in dance forms - both traditional and contemporary, in theatre, in fitness and in movies too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhooliya Posted February 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 (edited) Discovery channel documentary One more Edited February 17, 2010 by bhooliya 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zulu Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Moved to the Yudh Section 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaikaara Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 veers i fail to realise that inspite of the indians boasting of ancient martial traditions are one of the weakest, i spoke to a hindu friend who told me of missile technology in the days of Raja Ramchander ji. I have many times had just felt frustrated that inspite of all this why the f**k did the mughals rule us for 1000 years and why again the british for 150 years ???? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SURYADEV Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 ...because like your friend said we had missile technology in M. Rama Chanders time. The proud Hindus are living off their past glories. A bit like the Sikhs really, so you know what will happen to sikhs aswell. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhooliya Posted February 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 (edited) Hindu rulers never presented a united front to the Turks. They were intensely individualistic or clannish. This same mentality was exploited by British companies as well. I hope the following observation may help. http://harsh-verma.sulekha.com/blog/post/2002/12/the-hindu-defeat-failure-of-leadership-in-past.htm The_hindu_defeat.doc Edited February 17, 2010 by bhooliya 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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