Shastar Vidyaa is a part of the vast Vedic tradition which dates back nearly ten thousand years. Yoga, Meditation, Aryuvedic medicine also share these same roots. Shastra Vidya is the complete science of war from hand to hand combat to battlefield strategy. It was exported to the oriental along with Buddhism and became the foundation for the Chinese and Japanese martial art tradition. There is no author or acknowledged teacher who originally developed this martial art. Although through its long history there have been many great masters. The earliest was
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Here´s a short excerpt of Gakta and Shastar Vidya weapons: Barcha also: Barchi, the Spear A long shafted weapon for thrusting and cuting. The spearheads could also be used for grabling attempts or to hook behind the enemy shield. There is also a small spike an reverse end. Chakra also: Chakram, Chacra, Chacar Throwing Disc lt is a flat steel ring from five to twelve inches in diameter and from half an inch to an inch and a half wide, the outer edge is sharp. lt is usually plain but
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As Kirpaan Khando Kharg Tupak Taba ar Teer Saif Sarohee Saitee Yahai hamaarai peer (Invocation Mantra) Shastar Shastar is the name given to the weapons used in Shastar Vidya. The weapons are held in the highest esteem even higher than the teacher! Weapons have a special place where they are stored and presented. They are approached with respect and bowed to as if they were a living thing. It is believed that these weapons came directly from God and they are manifestations of God’s power on earth. Thus the power
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Wahe Guru Ji Ka Khalsa ! Wahe Guru Ji Ki Fateh ! (Invocation Mantran) Vidya The word “Vidyaa” means scientific discipline. For instance Rag Vidyaa, which is the science of rhythm. From Rag Vidyaa comes the hundreds of “Ragas” or rhythm patterns used in Indian classical music. It is the complete knowledge available to man about the effects of rhythm on consciousness. A musical piece is nothing unless the proper Raga is chosen to set exactly the right mood. There are those who have spent their entire lives mastering this
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