Special Forces
Pictured is a US Navy Special Forces bump helmet that protects the head but also has some of the fear factor of a Star Wars Stormtrooper or Spartan helmet.
Dwapara Yuga's evolution can be seen in a changing military. This is clear in the evolving tech from bows, to crossbows, to rifles and drones but also in strategy and the rising power of individuals and small groups from once massive formations.
In Kali Yuga, infantry were used up in assaults. The army with a 3:1 advantage in numbers generally won. Training was about how to march in a parade with shiny boots, buckles, and buttons.
These tactics continued right into WWI, leading to tens of thousands of deaths, with troops ordered to march against machine gun and artillery fire.
The modern era of special forces began in WWII with Britain's SAS, although there have always been specialist groups in militaries, distinguished by their superior skills as scouts or rangers and in sharpshooting.
The basic idea is to select the brightest and best soldiers, train and equip them well, give them autonomy and the mental tools to achieve even in small numbers the objectives regimented ranks of riflemen cannot achieve.
Everyone is familiar with JFK and the iconic Dwapara Yuga speech that put men on the moon. He also created at the same time the US Navy's SEAL program that has been so successful in limiting terror attacks around the world.
There are strong parallels between the yogic journey and the quest for ever increasing levels of quality and improvement at the personal and mission level in Special Forces, beginning with yogic breathing being part of basic training.
Dwapara Yuga's evolution can be seen in a changing military. This is clear in the evolving tech from bows, to crossbows, to rifles and drones but also in strategy and the rising power of individuals and small groups from once massive formations.
In Kali Yuga, infantry were used up in assaults. The army with a 3:1 advantage in numbers generally won. Training was about how to march in a parade with shiny boots, buckles, and buttons.
These tactics continued right into WWI, leading to tens of thousands of deaths, with troops ordered to march against machine gun and artillery fire.
The modern era of special forces began in WWII with Britain's SAS, although there have always been specialist groups in militaries, distinguished by their superior skills as scouts or rangers and in sharpshooting.
The basic idea is to select the brightest and best soldiers, train and equip them well, give them autonomy and the mental tools to achieve even in small numbers the objectives regimented ranks of riflemen cannot achieve.
Everyone is familiar with JFK and the iconic Dwapara Yuga speech that put men on the moon. He also created at the same time the US Navy's SEAL program that has been so successful in limiting terror attacks around the world.
There are strong parallels between the yogic journey and the quest for ever increasing levels of quality and improvement at the personal and mission level in Special Forces, beginning with yogic breathing being part of basic training.
