Gatka brings to a human being those facilities of
fulfillment, success, and excellence. Gatka is a martial art; it’s a science.
“Gat” sometimes spelled “Gut” means grace, liberation, respect in your power,
your good will. “Ka” means, that of, or one who belongs. Therefore, Gatka
means, one whose freedom, sovereignty and liberty belongs to grace. It is an
art of self-defense which makes a person graceful.
This grace comes from the great master to the spirit
and it is the art of the Kshatriyas, the ancient warriors of India. It has 2 ½
steps to the left and 2 ½ steps to the right. The 2 ½ steps movements produce a
3 ½ cycle of the electromagnetic psyche to create one-point and a half strength
of endurance with the electromagnetic field of the infinity of the universe.
In that total congeniality, the human Tattvas, five Tattvas,
1) ether, 2) air, 3) water, 4) fire, 5) earth, and the aura which is nine feet
on each side, come to a controlled balance. So under that strength this
knowledge was basically developed. And when with reverence, with the devotion
and the salutation we gracefully learn it with the mantra Wha he Guru.
It is not only a defense art, but a totality of the
definition of human fulfillment, human essence and human grace. It is a martial
art that makes a person fearless, makes a person revenge less, makes a person
able to concentrate. Every movement is scientifically originated, organized and
projected. This is a discipline in which there is nothing but success. However,
it does need practice. It needs dedication, it needs devotion, and it needs
time. But those who spend time to keep up in this art and science will
understand the art of life, the art of success, the art of excellence, the art
of grace. That is what Gatka means.
I wish well to all of those who are in practice. And I
dedicate it to the Guru and to the Guardian Angels which belong to all our
future generations and children.
Wahe Guru Ji Ka Khalsa Wahe Guru Ji Ki Fateh!
Humbly,
Yogi Bhajan
April 3,
1988 Guru Ram Das Ashram LA
