Shastra Vidya

Download or read book Shastra Vidya written by Harjit Sagoo and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-28 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shastra vidya is the name of the ancient North Indian martial art of the Kshatriyas - Hindus of the Vedic warrior class. This work, which is the result of many years of devoted research, looks at Shastra vidya's history, philosophy and technique.With textual evidence extracted from ancient Hindu scriptures, epics and treatises, this book presents the Kshatriya's art of armed and unarmed combat which includes punches, palm slaps, finger jabs, kicks, elbow attacks, knee strikes, head-butts, chokes, strangles, body throws, ground-fighting moves, sword strikes, mace blows, trident thrusts, lasso hurls, discus throws, archery techniques and mantras for operating divine missiles - all accompanied by nearly 120 line drawings.Also included: the connection between Hindu gods and martial arts, the life and fighting skills of renowned ancient Hindu warriors, weapon worship, animal sacrifice, Dharmic rules of warfare, the four enemy-defeating remedies, formidable fortification, training of war elephants, horses, chariots and infantry, pre-battle goddess worship, battle arrays, battle spells, espionage, assassination methods, martyrdom and more...

Download or read book Rtu Vidyā written by Sinu Joseph and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2020-11-29 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book ?tu Vidy? emerged in search of answers to questions asked by adolescent girls and women in India during the author’s interactions with them as part of Menstrual Health workshops, conducted over a span of a decade across rural India. In an attempt to decode menstrual practices, the author undertook a journey across India and studied various indigenous knowledge systems such as ?a?-Dar?ana, ?yurved, Tantra, Cakra, Y?g, ?gama ??stra, Jyotis?a ?a?stra, and several sub-texts from these categories. As a result, the book goes beyond just describing cultural practices and takes a deep dive into explaining the scientific and logical reasoning behind the origin of these practices. This book is for all Indian women who have unanswered questions pertaining to menstrual practices, for menstrual researchers who will find a treasure trove of potential areas for research pertaining to menstrual health, for sportswomen to discover the ancient techniques that worked in sync with women’s periods and not against it, and also for the feminist who assumes that cultural practices around menstruation are a taboo that needs to be done away with. The correct understanding of the science behind menstrual practices, as given in this book, will help women prevent menstrual difficulties, develop a positive attitude toward menstruation, and learn to work in sync with nature’s cycles. ?tu (pronounced as ruthu) is one of the terms for menstruation in Sanskrit. Vidy? means knowledge. ?tu Vidy? is the author’s attempt to bring together various indigenous knowledge systems that provide information about the science of menstruation, which is relevant even to this day.

Download or read book The Pooroos-purikhya written by Vidyāpati Ṭhākura and published by . This book was released on 1830 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book In the Master's Presence written by Nidar Singh Nihang and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the most far-reaching events in Sikh history have centred on Hazoor Sahib ('Master's Presence'), the final resting place of the tenth Sikh Guru - who had spent much of his life battling against the oppressive policies of the Mughal Empire

Download or read book Sikhs in Europe written by Dr Kristina Myrvold and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2013-06-28 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sikhs in Europe are neglected in the study of religions and migrant groups: previous studies have focused on the history, culture and religious practices of Sikhs in North America and the UK, but few have focused on Sikhs in continental Europe. This book fills this gap, presenting new data and analyses of Sikhs in eleven European countries; examining the broader European presence of Sikhs in new and old host countries. Focusing on patterns of migration, transmission of traditions, identity construction and cultural representations from the perspective of local Sikh communities, this book explores important patterns of settlement, institution building and cultural transmission among European Sikhs.

Download or read book Development of Heath Related Fitness and Psycho-Social Wellness of Girls through Judo and Karate written by Dr. Chaina Biswas and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practices, which are practiced for a variety of reasons: self-defence, competition, physical health and fitness, entertainment, as well as mental, physical, and spiritual development. Martial art training for women or girls is a burning issue in the present Indian society. The term martial art is derived from Latin, and means "arts of Mars", the Roman god of war. The South East Asian countries like China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Hongkong etc. are generally considered as the pioneers of Martial Art. According to history Chinese martial art originated during the Xia Dynasty more than 4000 years ago. It is said the Yellow Emperor Huangdi (legendary date of ascension 2698 BC) introduced the earliest fighting systems to China.

Download or read book Rishivram written by Sujith Sukumar and published by Ukiyoto Publishing. This book was released on with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rishivram, the mysterious Himalayan location. These steep slopes and swirling mists are home to renowned yogis, sadhus, and siddhas. Their ghosts are mentioned in old stories. Rishivram is not merely a place to reside, but also a spiritual destination for seekers. According to rishis, Rishivram is a sacred site, the centre of spiritual knowledge, and the core of divinity. Many people brush it off as fiction. Abhivarta, Praskanva, Rahugana, and an unidentified fourth person watch over Rishivram. Beyond the peaceful borders of Rishivram is a kingdom plagued by a slowly creeping sickness that could wipe out everything. A courageous warrior from the Haihayas, Ahura risks his life to inform the sacred location of his king's demise. Death and despondency are the results of a horrible sickness. Young people become depressed at night and lose energy in the rush. The warrior Brahmin Aatreya is asked for assistance by the enlightened Rishis of Rishivram. Aatreya embarks on the perilous route to discover the cure, following a ray of hope. Aatreya discovers with horror that the kingdom's troubles originated at the sacred site of Rishivram. Because the elixir promises unfathomable power, demons hide. Their malevolent intentions jeopardise the fragile balance of existence. Aatreya has to overcome treachery and deceit in a race against time, all the while fighting adversaries and confronting his own uncertainties. Rishivram's celestial rooms contain both the threat of power and salvation. The risk of this epic of forgiveness and fortitude is kingdoms. The enchantment of Rishivram binds fate.