The Ancient Archer of India
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- In Kerala's Wayanad hills, lives a man named Govindan, who still practices the centuries-old archery that his forefathers once used for hunting. Back then it was a part of life but now he only used his skills for teaching the young ones. When I met him, I got to understand a little bit about the relationship of his indigenous community (kuruma) with nature.
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Excellent video. "Uncritical rejection of all indigenous knowledge, is the biggest mistake of India"-- Prof. C K Raju
You are very correct
Yeah I used to reject my parents n elder family members cultural n religious ideas without even giving a thought about it. only in the recent times I start to wonder why such ideas came up and what made them to derive those ideas. Leaving up some superstitions many other ideas were really helpful.
@@stardust628 Really true. Instead of questioning about the existence, I've tried to learn from the characters of Ramayana and Mahabharata. It's really helpful
@@rudra957 Makes sense
That was the purpose of the Macaulay Education System and with the help from inside, he pretty much succeeded. Fortunately all this is changing
Interesting Indian bow designs. I've been studying bows for the past twenty years and still know so little of historical archery in India.
Then u know nth about archery mate
@@diamondgajurel9633 most of my knowledge of Indian archer are from Mughals but the Hindi speaking areas I don’t know much
@Cyber Intelligence Cell I know the basics
Yajurveda is Hindu ancient text, it contains info about ancient Vedic archery.
@@HistoricalWeapons Brother your Channel has good content.
I just subscribed to your channel.
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I am also a History enthusiast guy and want to learn more about archery and other war technologies used in history.
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In search of gold...
We lost the diamond...
Proud to be an indian
jai hind
❤ Not only Archer but a philosopher
there is a difference between Wisdom and philosophy he has Wisdom he is not a philosopher
@@visualcreation6721 philosophy means love for wisdom. It’s the study of wisdom. So, clearly a philosopher will be wise.
Yes he talks like vedanthi 🙏
He's a really wise old man. "Tribal", my foot. He's more thoughtful than 99% of the mad world.
Well said
Tribal doesnt mean stupid, just means hes away from city life and all that hassle
@@hrishikeshkumar1894 yes exactly
@@YashPrajapati-qi8xn I know right ?! I dont understand why people assosicate tribal with not being wise but I understand his point. he's surely better human than many of us
Tribal isn't a bad word.
The core values of Hinduism and its practice is deep rooted in them. Really a good coverage of great indian Sage tradition.
True Mohan
Now screwed by corporate guru's
now the teaching of Hinduism has become the tool by some shitty politicians
@@kartik9914 No really there are idiots who fool people for their personal greed like Sathya Sai, Shirdi Sai, Rampal, And many more
@@vidhyaprakash1989 true but don't use the word guru for those stupids
It's like traveling back many centuries.... In time... Imagine how rich our culture is... Jai hind
You can also do this.lets go to jungle and wear dress like him😂
He has given up hunting and atoning for the past
A rich culture does not come up with a caste system.
@@borgsun9986 just like many sects in Islam and in Christianity too.. They both are inspired by Judaism.. Yet they hate Jews how ironic
@@raavyak1853
My mistake for replying to you. I don't have anything to do with hindus. They invented racism and caste system ,the worst form of racial hatred ever devised by man.
Take it from me there's nothing good about hindus or hinduism. I KNOW I WAS A HINDU BUT NO MORE.
What a intensity with which he lives, most teenagers lack this sheer intensity of life, and he brings the conversation to end with such deep meanings. Hats off to such unknown people who don't thrive for endless material wellbeing.
Yes, he was very exhilarated as a person and had so much to share.
Are you watching too much Sadhguru ?
@@YogeshRana-fg8jr *Respect the man in the video, don't use veils to mock someone. Grow up. Be positive, it helps.*
@@LKINTELLIGENCE how did you conclude i dont respect this man ???
@@YogeshRana-fg8jr lol, did sumit ravat not give an appropriate comment for the video?.
Some people like to have a deep understanding of life, if u don't like it don't mock this (just ignore)
Isn't it just amazing to see how someone like him is wayyy much humble, knowledgeable and wise than anyone you will find in a civilized society??
certificate oly creates competitive useless ruthless idiots
@@rrMuraliRamsamy Truth
🤔
One who cannot be creative spread education system as alternative to know from others
Surely
The Intention was to get inspired to become creative oneself
But observe carefully..
Imitation game, deceiving, false ownership dreaming, threatening, hurting, hook or crook grabbing, ....
alone is going on
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Enough of that system
That only program brains to make others too worthless
That had already spoilt all Earthly resources to the point of no hope
.
If we know from others
From lectures, books, video,internet, gossips ..
Its all only
Information
Not
Knowledge
Its not the way to become wise.
Wisdom is much more than knowledge
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That is being deprived to us humans
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" The World is not dowry owned by Humans!!! " The ultimate sentence
That's a common phrase / idioms used by malayalees. We say that quite often.
@Exam Time and some European countries too.
It's really Bokeh English. He should have written them correctly.
@Exam Time most dangerous Animal is Human.
@Exam Time Glad you told me!
മനുഷ്യന് സ്ത്രീധനം കിട്ടിയത് അല്ല ഈ ഭൂമി.....💥💥💥💥
ഇജ്ജാതി 😍
@Gaurav Singh he said earth is not a dowry to humans to exploit. It is said in the video.
@Gaurav Singh no, but im a malayali.
അങ്ങേര് പൊളിയാണ്.
@Gaurav Singh we love our mother language so much.
W
He looks like a Modern Dronacharya
@Ujan Basu and you Christian missionaries try splitting Indians.
@@dp_1512 what the fuck is the problem with eating non veg . It just how food chain works . After years and years of innovation humans have reached the top of food chain . it's all fine but u cause any damage to environment . I am Hindu and I would one day like to eat beef . Krishna only said that the fruits are best for human condition and that fried and non veg are less good for health than fruits , It's all fine if u eat in small amounts and not cause excessive damage
@@dp_1512 yes don't compare with drona coz drona it's not about real
Food style is not define whether he is legend or not, how hill people become a non vegetarian it's becoz some people who stoled and hold land , people like them have to migrate hills
@@madhurmahajan3905 ok then do not eat chicken eat pig
@@infernapemaster7358 I have
That old man is so pure...a lot to learn from him..
I am sure this man is much healthier than most of us.. mentally physically. . From inside & outside.. we indians always used to live with the nature & natural..
Indian history is filled with various incredible stories which today should be brought in front of today's students and generations 🏹🏹
The Kurumbas and Kurichyas were very integral in fighting against the East India Company, They assisted Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja during his exile in Wayanad and conducted guerilla warfare against the Company.
Wow
Varma pazhasi raja single handedly defeated tipu Sultan. He fought mainly against tipu army.
@@amrishtripathi3831 wow.so much is hidden.
@@amrishtripathi3831 no he didn't. He died fighting company..
Actually South India has a lot of people who have fought the British, most are not there in history books
This gentleman has far better education about life than most modern human culture. Thanks to Ethereal for bringing out this type of content. ❤️
മലയാളി ആരുമില്ലേ. ബ്രോ സൂപ്പർ and thax.i subsribed
ഉണ്ടെയ്
Malayali illathirikko.
Yes bro❤️❤️❤️😄😄😄👍👍👍👍👍👍
हे धनुर्धर नमन है 🙏आपकी विद्या महान है ।आप का ज्ञान महान है ।
कोटी कोटी नमन कि आपने सनातन के सिद्धांतों को जीवंत रखा है ।
Iam from kerala, i didnt knew about this man, iam deeply ashamed of myself now
Same
Ayinu?
ayin
Your deep shame is justified..
No need to be ashamed. This is one of many life’s discoveries. Many such incredible things about India we don’t know.
Everyday it’s learning day.
This is an amazing story. After watching this video I feel like we should never forget our old ways of living life.
Finally!!!! I'm glad that I have finally found someone which I had only imagined... "A person practicing ancient selfmade archery which he learnt from his ancestors...", Now my hopes have doubled that I'm sure one day I would find some one who would still have knowledge about our great ancient weapons like we read in our Holy Scriptures like Mahabharat, Ramayan and others.
thats why kerala is known as the god's own country, it has has managed to preserve everything in the best way possible be it ayurveda or ancient sanskrit and vedic texts and practices or the indigenous dravidian culture while being open to external influences ,maintaining a communal harmony and being progressive .
@Beast Incarnate well political killings happen the most in kerala they have nothimg to do with communal harmony
@Beast Incarnate 🤣🤣🤣🤣
RSS workers kill their own people and then blame others.
And moreover RSS workers are any religious person.
@@Mohit-zn2rn Read your comment again, ask your self does this make any sense???? Also, it's not about RSS or BJP they are an ultimate scapegoat in Kerala, even LDF and UDF are engaged in bloodshed.
What u say about rising ISIS recruitment frm Kerala, they are also RSS members...?
@@AdityaRaj-cd5yp lol...
Stop lying. RSS people don't do anything other than killing dalits, and then blaming others for the same
political killings happened in the past. It has stopped , thanks to a series of discussions from all political parties.
I am a recent subscriber. I love every work of yours. A very different and unique way of storytelling. It’s a lot more than just a travel story. Congratulations and keep it up. My 7 year old son also watches you with a lot of passion.
That's so lovely. Say hi to your son from my end!
Jihadi
@@pankajsinghpankajsingh7271 are tum chutiya kahi bhi kuch bhi kyu bakte ho sharam karo!
Perhaps he is absolutely correct.. the most dangerous animal on the planet is the human being itself.
Your channel is so underrated bro, I wish it grows more faster in coming days.
"My ancestors had no material possessions"
The things you own, ends up owning you. Real freedom lies in to "Just let go ", don't always tries to control everything.
Love from kerala ♥️
I wonder why this channel with much quality content is having less recognition. Great effort ethereal, keep going .
Trying to keep up! Thanks for watching.
% of low quality citizens are High in present society.
5:03 how happy he is
Respect to this man, there are few people like him left, I can't imagine what will happen when they will go. 🙏
🥺😢
He is like a modern saint
this channel never disappointed me .. always beautiful and unique with content.
Yes,:-) sardarji
He is much knowledgeable than our modern educationalist
5:52 Trillion Dollars Smile
indeed bud
Lol good said man! 🔥👍
Got the same feeling broh
You have a great heart
शंभो......🙏
A HINDU IN WAYNAD.....WE SALUTE YOU SIR ......👍🇮🇳
" The World is not dowry owned by Humans" .... How true. I wish everyone realises this. Then the world would be a wonderful place to live.
My India is incredible 💜 🇮🇳
But filled with modern minds and don't know how it takes to have a life than craving for lifestyle 😭.
Jai Hindu Unity I proud to be Hindu and a do Pranam to my great Hindu archer baba
That's why I love hinduism ❤️🙏
He is A Indian. Not a Hindu Muslim
@@soharshadhikari682 👍.
@Deadpool is brain dead from over doze of religion 😂😂😂
@@anilkumarp76 seriously
@@anilkumarp76 oh. You mean this DeadPool. Lol
@Mr. Touch hindu(sanatan dharma)
As a kid when I visited Kerala, this is how everyone looked. Lean, athletic bodies, sharp features and stunning thick hair that didn't grey even into the late 50's and 60's. Then everyone lived closer to nature. My grandmother cooked such simple basic food but even the most basic chutney or sambhar tasted so amazing. People consumed fish, poultry and mutton occasionally but it had a very rich vegetarian palate. Now literally everyone is scarfing down red meat, alcohol, obesity is on the rise. Brides wear 100 kgs of gold on their wedding thanks to stupid trends set by gulf returned malayalees. Unlike other cultures, I feel the beauty of Kerala's culture has always been it's simplicity and it's co-existence with nature. Instead of genuinely uplifting communities like his, the communist party has probably stolen all their lands to it's own party members. Please don't believe the stupid narrative that communists got rid of casteism in Kerala. All they have are tall stories. I would hear stories of Christians in kerala getting tribals addicted to alcohol and get them to sell their land for cheap while inebriated. Since the tribals had never tasted alcohol before they would immediately get addicted. All this was supported by Congress party during that time and hence Christians are a major voting block. That's how they got foothold into all these lands reserved for tribal communities. So if you are wondering who gave votes to Rahul Gandhi for election and why? It is all the people who benefited from land grabbing. Indigenous religions and tribes need to be protected. He is right, technically all the lands in Wayanad belongs to his community. All the secularism stories you hear about in Kerala is hogwash. Unfortunately the current generation of malayalees actually believe in it because that is how good communists are with setting a fake narrative.
Thanks...and sorry about my Kerala
I didn't know about this. Thanks a lot for sharing. These things must seriously come out now. Communism is a disease hollowing the Kerala, west bengal and the world at large. It's really childish and cult-ish and has no real spiritual depth. It's selfish and there is nothing refined or humble about it.
Great insight....
Wow man👌🙏🏼
🙏🏻
This is so inspirational. How could this is not viral yet
?
Wow! Amazing video about amazing person and his culture. Will love see more of him!
Not just an archer, a very wise man indeed. 🙏
The ancient knowledge of India about living a life in harmony is the need of hour...for Indians as well as the world
A great lesson from so called tribal to so called civilised like us..
@Good Shit and that problem is getting reduced, year by year
@Good Shit if you know about our history sir...There was a proper drainage system when so called 'west' was hunting naked....it was the 'mughals' who destoryed the knowledge...burned everything...if you know nalanda university , you know the story...and argue if you want to..i will not reply👍
@Good Shit pls go and read about the indus valley civilization and by the your so called western historians only founded these facts of Indus valley civilization
@Rahul Good people try to learn a lot from them but tribals have faced endless persecution for centuries. Even now when you look at the newspaper there is some news or the other of tribal persecution in horrific ways
@Rahul Its really astounding and sad when I see people believing in Jyothisha (astrology), in this age of Scientific excellence.
Let me say this once : Astrology is a pseudoscience. Its Fraud
I think he is speaking malyalam,
As a Marathi speaker who understands English, sanskrit & hindi I find it easy to understand context just by listening to his words.
I never knew our languages were so similar.
Yes he is. Am from Kerala
Malayalam is a mix of the 2 ancient languages( older version of tamil + Sanskrit)
I am not surprised. Malayalam is a mix of tamil and sanskrit.
@@ganeshms3247 not old tamil, it's proto Dravidian language(manipravalam).
@@Rahulrnair69 you are right.
My Motherland , My culture make me feel proud ...
Listening to his words, voice, language & emotions are something divine
Excellent Video, Really loved this video. Govindan Swamy eyes talks everything. He even have a great yogic body & even by his words we can understand he have a great profound knowledge. Thank u very much for such a wonderful video.
Har Har Mahadev 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
This chanel is like listening the old childhood stories which mesmerize us every time
6:39 The best ever reply to the harsh reality❤️
7:55 here comes the huge difference between education and wisdom
We have been studying textbooks from young age and they were learning the lessons of life❤️
Such is the wisdom deeply rooted in this land that it never cease to amaze me🙏🇮🇳
Protect this Heritage 😇🙏✊
I'm a Marathi but I was born in Kerala. I hope to visit my birthplace someday and visit this gentleman too. The look on his face is very pure.
Tysm bhaiya , for showing and getting me aware of this sacred and thing full of proud. This is our culture this is our India❤️
Beautiful video! Govindan is an incredible human being with so much wisdom. 🙏🙏Thank you so much for this. 🙏🙏
Either send him to the Olympic or make him a mentor 🙏
Greetings from Cochin Archery Academy.
Thanks for promoting Archery...
Very decent and down to earth person with amazing archery skills and self dependent at this age 🙏😀
This is one of the best videos on youtube. The guy is humble, intelligent and has a beautiful smile.
5:01 he looks so happy teaching you archery, thank you for sharing this!
Yeah. He want to start his Archery museum and if possible a school kind of institute to teach about archery. Sometimes you will be able to see that in future.
You deserve standing ovation for all those amazing and informative videos you make. Looking forward to your works. Keep exploring the hidden gems of India!
Any malayalis watching this and being proud that such a man is there in our state?
yes
Stfu and get lost!
❤️
5:56 his smile 🥰.. mujhe mere dada jii ki yad aa gyi!! Thanks for this video bhayiya ✨✨
He possesses more wisdom than arrogant PhDs... 🙏
who told you PhD holders are wise? they are good in one particular subject.
this man right here has seen life and understands life....
you need not be educated to be wise.
asking life advise from a phd is a stupid thing . Get Experience or ask experienced old man who will give advise. Phd have specialize knowledge in one field.
I like BRITISH CULTURE👨💼👨💼💚💚..... because they are well behaved, disciplined and civilized... ❤️❤️
@@Diganta_Dey living in the UK, they used to be..
@@rooroo9216 Sorry but I couldn't get you.. Could you please explain of what you are trying to say??
His humble words spoke volumes
His knowledge like ancient Indian gurus but his also simplicity attached us to.
Amazing ancient knowledge exists in many small communities around the world. There is so much to learn from them. Hopefully this knowledge is documented and not lost.
"The most dangerous animal is human" that's some true facts
I came across through this thing very long time back, but such interactive convo wasn't available(like govindam ji expressing and explaining himself and his work).
Appreciating your efforts and intellectual capabilities for covering such intellect topics.
I am comes from that verna who makes bow and arrow for indian king and shoulder and participate in many war with hindu and sikh kings
@realestate masterminds no, but our community historian have some ancient text and evidence. Ve lost our jatigranth during Islamic invasion.
@@deepakbagri6686 dear would love to read it.
I liked the use of word 'Varna'!
@@rupeshmandlecha888 ditto mate
I love the smile of a teacher who is teaching. Those are the great ones.
Feel proud of our tribal ancestors......no religions only nature nd their ways....such great people...💪🇮🇳
His name is Govindan.It's a god name.
The joy on his face while teaching his art is just priceless.
Love that he shares his knowledge. That's how it should be instead of commercialising
Surprise , and impressed I knew what's he talking about! Thats pure malayali and tamil language very pure like those days like our for fathers speaks... Every single word i knows... Im smiling right knw!
Okay let's appreciate the fact that he is the first Indian youtuber to hardcode subtitles,
He is true Bhartiye the way he share his experiences and views that's exactly describe Bhartiyeta🙏👍👍👍
i think he is a reflection of Rishis in those days or our indian culture... he said we have to be humble for the concern of others 7:20.. superb...
क्या बात कही उन्होंने की हमारी कोई सांसारिक इच्छाए नहीं थी 👌👌👌.जियो ओर जिने दो का सिद्धांत
इन्हे इस कला को संजो कर रखने के लिए पद्म भूषण तो मिलना ही चाहिए 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
EXCELLENT REPLY ON CERTIFICATE...EVER SINCE MY BIRTH I GOT A CERTIFICATE... BUT IT NOT THE ONE SO THAT I CAN DISPLAY YOU...👏👏👏 RESPECT TO OUR ANCESTRIAL TRADITIONS AND LIFE STYLE ONLY CAN SAVE US.
Being a HO tribe from Jharkhand,I can relate many of his life style and cultural aspects from my community,some facts I want to add here is , instead of strings used in making bow here we use strong and thin bamboo skin to tie at the edge of bow which make it's tough to pull for archery ,
Also bow and arrow is so holy for us that for functions of new born and death we have to keep it.
Also munda tribe of jharkhand organise a yearly hunting festival known as JANI SHIKAR ,where only women are allowed to dress as a men and go to forest for one day hunting .
He is the Grandpa that we all want to have :)
Lucky to be his grandson 😍
The lines at 7:45 touched in a different way. That simplicity yet power in eyes struck right through my heart.
Proud to be an Indian Malayali ♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏🇮🇳
Amazing wisdom of the old man, I am really touched of whatever he has narrated. Thanks for bring our such stories of our beautiful motherland India. Proud to be an Indian & Hindu
Long time to waiting for ur videos nice to see you once again thanks
So nice of you! Hope you like it.
ഇദ്ദേഹത്തെ പറ്റി മുൻപേ അറിയാമായിരുന്നു. ഇങ്ങനെ ഒരു വിഡിയോ കണ്ടപ്പോൾ വളരെ സന്തോഷം.
*He has more wisdom than all highly qualified people!*
தற்சார்பு பொருளாதார வாழ்க்கை..!🍃💚🍃
இன்பமான வாழ்வு..!✨❣️✨
வேறென்ன வேண்டும் இப்பூவுலகில் வாழ..?😌
குறிஞ்சி நிலப்பகுதியை அடிப்படையாக கொண்ட குறும்பர், பாணர், துடியர் முதலியானோர் பற்றி சங்க இலக்கியங்கள் குறிப்பிடுகின்றது. அவர்களின் அடையாளங்கள் இன்னும் உயிர்ப்புடன் இருப்பதை காண பெருமகிழ்ச்சியாக உள்ளது..!🙏
The Govt must help him establish an Archery Range and allow Tourists and Locals to come and Train under him for Scholarship Programme and maybe even something like a 1 Week Survival Camp in the Forest.
This person is talking in malyalam language , his thoughts are original indian culture , some indians forgetting this beautiful culture and adopting western culture..., Hats off to this dedicated personality .
His thoughts should be changed to other languages so that others can also understand this valuable knowledge....
India and its culture is amazing .
Bharat ❤️🙏
5:03 ..... The smile on his face...mannnn🔥🔥🔥
Feeling proud for such wonderful, archer & its video. Thanks for showing us
Only south India preserve our hindu heritage and culture..
Bro please. Don't start unnecessary arguments between South n North Indians here. BTW I am a South Indian. Let's just be Indians.
@@MultiJoe11111
No no I don't mean that way .. .but its true, people form southern states in india are more aware of Hinduism compared to other states.. credits goes to urdu film Industry 😂😂
@@gamingbaccha7655 call it south part of India not south India
@@gamingbaccha7655 agree bro i m North Indian
I am in love with this person by seeing the video.... Remarkable thoughts he shared which can change the world but we are making it a worse place for ourselves
Great effort.... keeping all this alive.
Nice
Amazing wisdom from that man!!! And, very humble...Our world would be such a wonderful place if politicians can reason and act like him.
In kerela
Hope HINDUISM LIVE LONG IN KERELA
FROM THOSE SOME RASCALS
🙏🙏🙏
You mean from casteists?
@@kilipoyi9156 from communist islamist missionaries
@@ankituchiha6856 But communists oppose casteism
Love it... you could connect with @TheBlueBoat, I love your soul stories... thank you from the bottom of my heart.... its refreshing to watch these video vs the noise on YT
He looks like #Alluri Seetharamaraju, a great freedom fighter from Andhra Pradesh
Beautiful! What he said about the land his ancestors could have grabbed truly touched me. It is true. They could not even conceive such a thought.