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|image = [[File:Dhalsimrender.png|300px]]
 
|image = [[File:Dhalsimrender.png|300px]]
 
|caption = Dhalsim, as he appears in ''[[Street Fighter V]]''.
 
|caption = Dhalsim, as he appears in ''[[Street Fighter V]]''.
|birthdate = November 22<ref name="capcom">http://www.capcom.co.jp/sf4/dhalsim.html</ref><ref name="Street Fighter: World Warrior Encyclopedia 2015">[[Street Fighter: World Warrior Encyclopedia Hardcover]]</ref>, 1952<ref>''Street Fighter II'' SNES manual, p.30</ref>
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|birthdate = November 22<ref name="capcom">[https://web.archive.org/web/20190211234344/http://www.capcom.co.jp/sf4/dhalsim.html#character_btn ''Ultra Street Fighter IV Profile''] Archived from [http://www.capcom.co.jp/sf4/dhalsim.html The original]</ref><ref name="Street Fighter: World Warrior Encyclopedia 2015">[[Street Fighter: World Warrior Encyclopedia Hardcover]]</ref>, 1952<ref>''Street Fighter II'' SNES manual, p.30</ref>
 
|birthplace = [[File:Flag of India.svg|Flag of India|30px]] [[India]]<ref name="capcom" />
 
|birthplace = [[File:Flag of India.svg|Flag of India|30px]] [[India]]<ref name="capcom" />
 
|height = 5'9"<ref name="Street Fighter V Stat Card">Street Fighter V Stat Card</ref> (176 cm) (variable)<ref name="SFV Japanese site">http://www.capcom.co.jp/sfv/chara_dhalsim.html</ref>
 
|height = 5'9"<ref name="Street Fighter V Stat Card">Street Fighter V Stat Card</ref> (176 cm) (variable)<ref name="SFV Japanese site">http://www.capcom.co.jp/sfv/chara_dhalsim.html</ref>
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|eyes = White
 
|eyes = White
 
|bloodtype = O<ref name="capcom" /><ref name="Street Fighter: World Warrior Encyclopedia 2015"/>
 
|bloodtype = O<ref name="capcom" /><ref name="Street Fighter: World Warrior Encyclopedia 2015"/>
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|threesizes = B107/W46/H65<ref name="capcom" />
 
|style = Esoteric Yoga<ref name="Street Fighter V Stat Card"/>
 
|style = Esoteric Yoga<ref name="Street Fighter V Stat Card"/>
 
|likes = Meditation, curry<ref name="SFV Japanese site"/><ref name="Street Fighter: World Warrior Encyclopedia 2015"/>, elephants, protecting his village and loved ones (wife [[Sally]] and son [[Datta]])
 
|likes = Meditation, curry<ref name="SFV Japanese site"/><ref name="Street Fighter: World Warrior Encyclopedia 2015"/>, elephants, protecting his village and loved ones (wife [[Sally]] and son [[Datta]])
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|rival(s) = [[Rufus]] (''[[SF4]]''), [[Zangief]] (SFA2), [[Rose]] (''[[Street Fighter Alpha 3|SFA3]]''), [[Birdie]] (''[[Street Fighter Alpha 3|SFA3]]''), [[Cammy]] (''[[Street Fighter Alpha 3|SFA3]]''), [[Necalli]], [[Ryu]] (friendly) [[Oro]] (friendly), [[R. Mika]] (friendly), [[Karin]] (friendly), [[Rashid]] (friendly), [[Alex]] (unintentional), [[w:c:tekken:Paul|Paul]], [[w:c:tekken:Marshall Law|Marshall Law]] (SFxTK)
 
|rival(s) = [[Rufus]] (''[[SF4]]''), [[Zangief]] (SFA2), [[Rose]] (''[[Street Fighter Alpha 3|SFA3]]''), [[Birdie]] (''[[Street Fighter Alpha 3|SFA3]]''), [[Cammy]] (''[[Street Fighter Alpha 3|SFA3]]''), [[Necalli]], [[Ryu]] (friendly) [[Oro]] (friendly), [[R. Mika]] (friendly), [[Karin]] (friendly), [[Rashid]] (friendly), [[Alex]] (unintentional), [[w:c:tekken:Paul|Paul]], [[w:c:tekken:Marshall Law|Marshall Law]] (SFxTK)
 
|special = Sermons<ref name="Street Fighter V Stat Card"/>, preaching, selflessness<ref name="capcom" /><ref name="Street Fighter: World Warrior Encyclopedia 2015"/>, mind reading
 
|special = Sermons<ref name="Street Fighter V Stat Card"/>, preaching, selflessness<ref name="capcom" /><ref name="Street Fighter: World Warrior Encyclopedia 2015"/>, mind reading
|moves = [[Yoga Fire]], [[Yoga Flame]], [[Yoga Blast]], [[Yoga Teleport]], [[Yoga Escape]], [[EX Yoga Teleport]]{{Omega}}, [[Yoga Bringer]]{{Omega}}, [[Yoga Legend]]{{Omega}}<abbr title="This move was originally introduced in SvC: Chaos as his 'Exceed' move."><sup>1</sup></abbr>, [[Yoga Smash]] (''MvC2''), [[Yoga Floating]] (''MvC'' series), Yoga Gale, [[Yoga Float]], [[Yoga Burner]], [[Yoga Strike]], [[Yoga Stream]], [[Yoga Tempest]], [[Yoga Inferno]], [[Yoga Volcano]], [[Yoga Drill Zutsuki]] (''SvC: Chaos''), [[Yoga Drill Kick]] (''SvC:Chaos''), [[Yoga Catastrophe]], [[Yoga Shangri-La]], [[Yoga Sunburst]]
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|moves = [[Yoga Fire]], [[Yoga Flame]], [[Yoga Blast]], [[Yoga Teleport]], [[Yoga Escape]], [[EX Yoga Teleport]]{{Omega}}, [[Yoga Bringer]]{{Omega}}, [[Yoga Legend]]{{Omega}}<abbr title="This move was originally introduced in SvC: Chaos as his 'Exceed' move."><sup>1</sup></abbr>, [[Yoga Smash]] (''MvC2''), [[Yoga Floating]] (''MvC'' series), Yoga Gale, [[Yoga Float]], [[Yoga Burner]], [[Yoga Sansara]], [[Yoga Strike]], [[Yoga Stream]], [[Yoga Tempest]], [[Yoga Inferno]], [[Yoga Volcano]], [[Yoga Drill Zutsuki]] (''SvC: Chaos''), [[Yoga Drill Kick]] (''SvC:Chaos''), [[Yoga Catastrophe]], [[Yoga Shangri-La]], [[Yoga Sunburst]]
 
|firstgame = ''[[Street Fighter II: The World Warrior]]''
 
|firstgame = ''[[Street Fighter II: The World Warrior]]''
 
|voiceactor = '''[[Garry Chalk]]''' (''Street Fighter'' animated series)<br>'''Michael Sorich''' (''Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie'')<br>'''[[Wikipedia:Steve Blum|Steve Blum]]''' (''Street Fighter II V'' (Animaze dub))<br>'''[[Christopher Bevins]]''' (''Street Fighter IV'', ''Street Fighter X Tekken'', ''Street Fighter V'')
 
|voiceactor = '''[[Garry Chalk]]''' (''Street Fighter'' animated series)<br>'''Michael Sorich''' (''Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie'')<br>'''[[Wikipedia:Steve Blum|Steve Blum]]''' (''Street Fighter II V'' (Animaze dub))<br>'''[[Christopher Bevins]]''' (''Street Fighter IV'', ''Street Fighter X Tekken'', ''Street Fighter V'')
|japanactor = '''[[Wikipedia:Yukimasa Kishino|Yukimasa Kishino]]''' (''Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie'')<br>'''[[Wikipedia:Shozo Iizuka|Shozo Iizuka]]''' (''Street Fighter II V'')<br>'''Yoshiharu Yamada''' (''[[Street Fighter Alpha series|Street Fighter Alpha]]'' series, [[Street Fighter EX series|''Street Fighter EX'' series]], [[Marvel vs. Capcom series|''Marvel vs. Capcom'']] series, [[Capcom vs. SNK series|''Capcom vs. SNK'']] series)<br>'''Eiji Yano''' (''[[SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos]]'')<br>'''Daisuke Egawa''' (''Street Fighter IV'', ''Street Fighter X Tekken'', ''Street Fighter V'')
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|japanactor = '''[[Wikipedia:Naoki Tatsuta|Naoki Tatsuta]]''' (''Street Fighter II'' drama CDs)<br>'''[[Wikipedia:Yukimasa Kishino|Yukimasa Kishino]]''' (''Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie'')<br>'''[[Wikipedia:Shozo Iizuka|Shozo Iizuka]]''' (''Street Fighter II V'')<br>'''Yoshiharu Yamada''' (''[[Street Fighter Alpha series|Street Fighter Alpha]]'' series, [[Street Fighter EX series|''Street Fighter EX'' series]], [[Marvel vs. Capcom series|''Marvel vs. Capcom'']] series, [[Capcom vs. SNK series|''Capcom vs. SNK'']] series)<br>'''Eiji Yano''' (''[[SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos]]'')<br>'''Daisuke Egawa''' (''Street Fighter IV'', ''Street Fighter X Tekken'', ''Street Fighter V'')
 
|liveactor = '''Roshan Seth'''|alignment = Good|relationship = [[Dhalsim's family|Sally]] (wife)<br>[[Dhalsim's family|Datta]] (son)<br>[[Mahesh]] (pupil)|occupation = Yoga Master}}
 
|liveactor = '''Roshan Seth'''|alignment = Good|relationship = [[Dhalsim's family|Sally]] (wife)<br>[[Dhalsim's family|Datta]] (son)<br>[[Mahesh]] (pupil)|occupation = Yoga Master}}
 
{{Quote|I will meditate and destroy you.|Dhalsim ([[Street Fighter II]])}}
 
{{Quote|I will meditate and destroy you.|Dhalsim ([[Street Fighter II]])}}
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{{Quote|{{nihongo|Today, I shall win again.|私は今日も勝って帰る…|Watashi wa kyou mo katte kaeru...}}|Dhalsim (''[[Street Fighter IV series|Street Fighter IV]]'' series)}}
 
{{Quote|{{nihongo|Today, I shall win again.|私は今日も勝って帰る…|Watashi wa kyou mo katte kaeru...}}|Dhalsim (''[[Street Fighter IV series|Street Fighter IV]]'' series)}}
   
 
{{Quote|{{nihongo|I'm not very fond of conflict.|争いは好まぬのだが…|Arasoi wa konomanu nodaga…}}|Dhalsim (''[[Street Fighter V]]'')}}
 
{{Quote|{{nihongo|I'm not very fond of conflict.|争いは好まぬのだが…|Arasoi wa konomanu nodaga…}}|Dhalsim (''[[Street Fighter V]]'')}}
   
{{Nihongo|'''Dhalsim'''|ダルシム|Darushimu}} is a video game character from the ''[[Street Fighter series|Street Fighter]]'' series, first appearing in ''[[Street Fighter II]]''. He is a [[Yoga Masters|Yoga Master]] who possesses the ability to stretch his body and conjure fire.
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{{Nihongo|'''Dhalsim'''|ダルシム|Darushimu|Hindi: दाल्सीम, ''Dālsīma''}} is a video game character from the ''[[Street Fighter series|Street Fighter]]'' series, first appearing in ''[[Street Fighter II]]''. He is a [[Yoga Masters|Yoga Master]] who possesses the ability to stretch his body and conjure fire.
   
 
==Biography==
 
==Biography==
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In contrast with [[Ryu]]'s youngster (but still serious and self-focused) type, Dhalsim has a more "mature" and less "enthusiastic" nature, as he regularly relies on his traditional yoga meditation rites to expand his spirituality, and keep his inner neutrality off any emotional involvement that may prejudice his discipline.
 
In contrast with [[Ryu]]'s youngster (but still serious and self-focused) type, Dhalsim has a more "mature" and less "enthusiastic" nature, as he regularly relies on his traditional yoga meditation rites to expand his spirituality, and keep his inner neutrality off any emotional involvement that may prejudice his discipline.
   
Dhalsim always remains calm and serene. When he fights, he is always in a constant state of meditation so he can focus on the opponent. He rarely speaks to his opponents outside of calling his attacks, and when he does, his words are riddles that leave the foe confused about his or her own being. However, Dhalsim is capable of being angry or annoyed; he holds a grudge against [[Balrog]] who killed one of his elephants, (the boxer was practicing his [[Gigaton Blow]]) and he is visibly annoyed by [[Rufus]] mistaking him for an alien.
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Dhalsim always remains calm and serene. When he fights, he is always in a constant state of meditation so he can focus on the opponent. He rarely speaks to his opponents outside of calling his attacks, and when he does, his words are riddles that leave the foe confused about his or her own being. However, even with all his spiritual discipline, Dhalsim is not above having moments of anger or annoyance: for example, he holds a grudge against [[Balrog]] for killing one of his sacred elephants (the boxer was practicing his [[Gigaton Blow]]), and he is visibly annoyed by [[Rufus]]'s incessant pointless talking after the latter mistook him for an alien.
   
=== Concept ===
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===Concept===
Dhalsim got his name from an Indian restaurant in Osaka near [[Capcom]]'s office (''Dhal'' is lentils, ''shim'' is Hyacinth beans).
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Dhalsim got his name from an Indian restaurant, called Dhal's, in Osaka near [[Capcom]]'s office (''Dhal'' is lentils, ''shim'' is Hyacinth beans). The restaurant is now obsolete.
   
 
During the development of ''Street Fighter II'', the early original design for Dhalsim bore a striking resemblance to [[wikipedia:Ganesha|Ganesha]], a Hindu god with four arms and the head of an elephant. A picture of Ganesha can be seen in the background of his ''Street Fighter II'' stage, and his fifth alternate costume in ''[[Ultra Street Fighter IV]]'' resembles him.
 
During the development of ''Street Fighter II'', the early original design for Dhalsim bore a striking resemblance to [[wikipedia:Ganesha|Ganesha]], a Hindu god with four arms and the head of an elephant. A picture of Ganesha can be seen in the background of his ''Street Fighter II'' stage, and his fifth alternate costume in ''[[Ultra Street Fighter IV]]'' resembles him.
   
Lead designer of ''Street Fighter II'', [[w:c:capcom:Akira Nishitani|Akira Nishitani]], stated in a interview that the concept of Dhalsim's ability to stretch his limbs comes from the Hamon [[w:c:jojo:William_Anthonio_Zeppeli#Attacks|Zoom Punch technique]] (from the manga series ''[[w:c:jojo:JoJo's Bizarre Adventure|JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]]'').<ref>http://www.polygon.com/a/street-fighter-2-oral-history/chapter-2</ref> This is reconfirmed in the comment section of Dhalism's bio in the ''Street Fighter X Tekken Artworks'' artbook.
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Lead designer of ''Street Fighter II'', [[w:c:capcom:Akira Nishitani|Akira Nishitani]], stated in a interview that the concept of Dhalsim's ability to stretch his limbs comes from the [https://jojowiki.com/Ripple Ripple] [https://jojowiki.com/Will_Anthonio_Zeppeli#Attacks Zoom Punch technique] (from the manga series ''[https://jojowiki.com/JoJo's_Bizarre_Adventure JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]'').<ref>http://www.polygon.com/a/street-fighter-2-oral-history/chapter-2</ref> This is reconfirmed in the comment section of Dhalism's bio in the ''Street Fighter X Tekken Artworks'' artbook.
   
 
==Character Relationships==
 
==Character Relationships==
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=== Family ===
 
=== Family ===
 
Dhalsim has a wife, [[Sally]], and a son named [[Datta]].
 
Dhalsim has a wife, [[Sally]], and a son named [[Datta]].
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=== [[Ryu]] ===
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Much like [[Oro]] and of course [[Gouken]], Dhalsim serves as a mentor for Ryu encouraging the younger fighter's spiritual journey of self-improvement while simultaneously curbing Ryu's potential risk of falling to the [[Satsui no Hado]]. As seen in [[A Shadow Falls]] Ryu sees the yogi as a confidant when dealing with his inner darkness and when Ryu briefly succumbs to the Hado while fighting [[Necalli]] and throws a evil-powered punch Dhalsim steps in and takes the attack beseeching Ryu to comes to his senses. The sheer shock of Dhalsim's action is enough to snap Ryu out of the Satsui no Hado.
   
 
=== [[Sagat]] ===
 
=== [[Sagat]] ===
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=== [[Retsu]] ===
 
=== [[Retsu]] ===
 
Retsu is mentioned to be a friend of his.<ref>[http://game.capcom.com/cfn/sfv/column-100869.html Street Fighter V Character Encyclopedia: Retsu]</ref>
 
Retsu is mentioned to be a friend of his.<ref>[http://game.capcom.com/cfn/sfv/column-100869.html Street Fighter V Character Encyclopedia: Retsu]</ref>
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==== [[Oro]] ====
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Dhalsim and Oro are old acquaintances who’ve known each other long before the events of ''Street Fighter V''. Oro respects Dhalsim greatly and will sometimes visit his residence for a friendly discussion and meal.<ref name="side story Dhalsim part1">[http://game.capcom.com/cfn/sfv/column/130227 [[Shadaloo Combat Research Institute]]: Side Readers 01: "Musings on a Still Night" (part 1)]</ref>
   
 
==Story==
 
==Story==
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'''Prologue - 'The Path of a Yogi''''
 
'''Prologue - 'The Path of a Yogi''''
   
In his character story, a police officer named [[Mahesh]] seeks out Dhalsim and requests to be taught the ways of yoga. When Dhalsim inquires as to why he wishes to be taught, Maheesh says that he wishes to become strong enough to protect his people in the same way Dhalsim does. However, the yoga master replies that yoga is not meant to teach about strength nor violence, rather it is meant to spread harmony and understanding.
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In his character story, a police officer named [[Mahesh]] seeks out Dhalsim and requests to be taught the ways of yoga. When Dhalsim inquires as to why he wishes to be taught, Mahesh says that he wishes to become strong enough to protect his people in the same way Dhalsim does. However, the yoga master replies that yoga is not meant to teach about strength nor violence, rather it is meant to spread harmony and understanding.
 
Mahesh is taken aback, Dhalsim ultimately decides to train the eager police officer. However, they are interrupted by the arrival of [[Rashid]] and Azam.
 
Mahesh is taken aback, Dhalsim ultimately decides to train the eager police officer. However, they are interrupted by the arrival of [[Rashid]] and Azam.
   
Rashid is enthusiastic to be in the presence of one of the "[[Yoga Masters|seven yoga masters you have to meet at least once]]", as it was stated on the Internet. Dhalsim is confused at Rashid's words, and Mahesh angrily tells the pair that the yoga master is busy. Rashid asks to spar with Dhalsim; when asked why, he replies that he needs to get stronger. He, however, is unable to improve himself and presumably loses. Before leaving, asks if Dhalsim has seen his friend, but to no avail. He and Azam then depart.
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Rashid is enthusiastic to be in the presence of one of the "[[Yoga Masters|seven yoga masters you have to meet at least once]]", as it was stated on the Internet. Dhalsim is confused at Rashid's words, and Mahesh angrily tells the pair that the yoga master is busy. Rashid asks to spar with Dhalsim; when asked why he replies that he needs to get stronger. He, however, is unable to improve himself and presumably loses. Before leaving, asks if Dhalsim has seen his friend, but to no avail. He and Azam then depart.
   
 
A short while later, whilst showcasing his flames to Mahesh, Dhalsim is greeted by [[Oro]], who claims the yoga master's abilities to be odd. A surprised Mahesh asks if Oro knew yoga, as he was floating in the air much like Dhalsim; Oro laughs and shoots down this claim, saying Mahesh has much to learn. Shocked to see the ancient hermit whom he had been previously acquainted with at some point in his earlier life, Dhalsim expresses how he never thought he would encounter Oro in India. Oro replies that he sensed interesting people here and came to investigate; he also questions Dhalsim as to why he is training a new pupil instead of mastering his own skills. Dhalsim responds by saying honing his own skills are secondary goal, as his primary goal is to harmonize everything as he believes it will set him upon the right path in life. Oro humorously says that Dhalsim hasn't changed since they last met, and sensing another interesting person in the area, decides to leave. He bids Dhalsim farewell, telling the yoga master to make him curry next time they meet.
 
A short while later, whilst showcasing his flames to Mahesh, Dhalsim is greeted by [[Oro]], who claims the yoga master's abilities to be odd. A surprised Mahesh asks if Oro knew yoga, as he was floating in the air much like Dhalsim; Oro laughs and shoots down this claim, saying Mahesh has much to learn. Shocked to see the ancient hermit whom he had been previously acquainted with at some point in his earlier life, Dhalsim expresses how he never thought he would encounter Oro in India. Oro replies that he sensed interesting people here and came to investigate; he also questions Dhalsim as to why he is training a new pupil instead of mastering his own skills. Dhalsim responds by saying honing his own skills are secondary goal, as his primary goal is to harmonize everything as he believes it will set him upon the right path in life. Oro humorously says that Dhalsim hasn't changed since they last met, and sensing another interesting person in the area, decides to leave. He bids Dhalsim farewell, telling the yoga master to make him curry next time they meet.
   
Mahesh begins to practice breathing flames, but is unsuccessful. Dhalsim critiques him for his impatience, but his lesson his cut off once again, this time by the arrival of [[R. Mika]]. Mika introduces herself, and conveys her desire to learn to breath fire like he does, as she believes it will improve her wrestling performance and make the crowds go wild. Dhalsim complies, however Mika is unable to breathe fire. Dhalsim tells her to not be discouraged, as she has the passion to ignite her flame one day. Taking the lesson in good stride, Mika takes her leave. Mahesh is finally able to breathe fire, albeit only a tiny amount. Dhalsim tells him not to worry, as he will happily teach him for as long it takes.
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Mahesh begins to practice breathing flames but is unsuccessful. Dhalsim critiques him for his impatience, but his lesson his cut off once again, this time by the arrival of [[R. Mika]]. Mika introduces herself and conveys her desire to learn to breath fire like he does, as she believes it will improve her wrestling performance and make the crowds go wild. Dhalsim complies, however ,Mika is unable to breathe fire. Dhalsim tells her to not be discouraged, as she has the passion to ignite her flame one day. Taking the lesson in good stride, Mika takes her leave. Mahesh is finally able to breathe fire, albeit only a tiny amount. Dhalsim tells him not to worry, as he will happily teach him for as long it takes.
   
 
====Other story appearances====
 
====Other story appearances====
 
In [[Necalli]]'s character story, the "[[Warrior Prophet]]", an Aztec warrior-priest from a place called "Ancient Altar", foresees that during the next 'Hour of Battle', Necalli will battle and consume the soul of Dhalsim, who is referred to as "The one who serves the God of Fire".
 
In [[Necalli]]'s character story, the "[[Warrior Prophet]]", an Aztec warrior-priest from a place called "Ancient Altar", foresees that during the next 'Hour of Battle', Necalli will battle and consume the soul of Dhalsim, who is referred to as "The one who serves the God of Fire".
   
During [[Karin]]'s character story, Dhalsim begins to teach Mahesh the fundamentals of teleporting, but gets a surprise visit from Karin, her butler Shibazaki, and [[Birdie]]. Having heard of Oro's presence in India days prior, the young head of the Kanzuki family came to seek him out. He tells her that the [[Senjutsu]] master has been gone by a few days; Karin however promptly decides to challenge Dhalsim, who did not expect the sudden developments. After a very long match in which neither gain the upper hand, they both commend each other for their own respective skills (Dhalsim's mastery of Yoga, and Karin's "pure fist") before the yoga master teleports away to continue teaching his pupils.
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During [[Karin]]'s character story, Dhalsim begins to teach Mahesh the fundamentals of teleportation, but gets a surprise visit from Karin, her butler Shibazaki, and [[Birdie]]. Having heard of Oro's presence in India days prior, the young head of the Kanzuki family came to seek him out. He tells her that the [[Senjutsu]] master has been gone by a few days; Karin however promptly decides to challenge Dhalsim, who did not expect the sudden developments. After a very long match in which neither gaisn the upper hand, they both commend each other for their own respective skills (Dhalsim's mastery of Yoga, and Karin's "pure fist") before the yoga master teleports away to continue teaching his pupils.
   
 
====''[[A Shadow Falls]]''====
 
====''[[A Shadow Falls]]''====
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====''Street Fighter V Side Story: Musings on a Still Night''====
 
====''Street Fighter V Side Story: Musings on a Still Night''====
Sometime in the evening, Oro makes a visit to Dhalsim's home for a friendly conversation and dinner.<ref name="side story Dhalsim part1">[http://game.capcom.com/cfn/sfv/column/130227 [[Shadaloo Combat Research Institute]]: Side Readers 01: "Musings on a Still Night" (part 1)]</ref> Pondering with the Yoga master of the meaning of power and such power wielded in the world of martial arts and street fighting, he begins by loosening Dhalsim's solemn zeal and steadfast devotion. Displaying to him examples of [[Ki|ki]] and the [[Satsui no Hado]],<ref name="side story Dhalsim part1" /> the sennin theorizes and discusses with Dhalsim of how such powers, despite boundaries and origins of manifestation, share an origin and shared source, and how despite even as malevolent the Satsui no Hado and [[Psycho Power]] make themselves to be, ultimately share a neutral ground and capability for good in their own way as much as all concepts of power.<ref name="side story Dhalsim part2">[http://game.capcom.com/cfn/sfv/column/130258.html [[Shadaloo Combat Research Institute]]: Side Readers 01: "Musings on a Still Night" (part 2)]</ref> Making note that such boundaries are as interchangeable as the seas and the skies and fish and birds capable of entering both domains, yet as complex as a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calabi%E2%80%93Yau_manifold Calabi-Yau structure,] and that the misuse of labeling evil tends to empower its own strength with ignorance, Oro leaves Dhalsim with the wise lesson that knowledge of such power should be used for good when evil intends to abuse it.<ref name="side story Dhalsim part2"/>
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Sometime in the evening, Oro makes a visit to Dhalsim's home for a friendly conversation and dinner.<ref name="side story Dhalsim part1">[http://game.capcom.com/cfn/sfv/column/130227 [[Shadaloo Combat Research Institute]]: Side Readers 01: "Musings on a Still Night" (part 1)]</ref> Pondering with the Yoga master of the meaning of power and such power wielded in the world of martial arts and street fighting, he begins by loosening Dhalsim's solemn zeal and steadfast devotion. Displaying to him examples of [[Ki|ki]] and the [[Satsui no Hado]],<ref name="side story Dhalsim part1" /> the sennin theorizes and discusses with Dhalsim of how such powers, despite boundaries and origins of manifestation, share an origin and shared source, and how despite even as malevolent the Satsui no Hado and [[Psycho Power]] make themselves to be, ultimately share a neutral ground and capability for good in their own way as much as all concepts of power.<ref name="side story Dhalsim part2">[http://game.capcom.com/cfn/sfv/column/130258.html [[Shadaloo Combat Research Institute]]: Side Readers 01: "Musings on a Still Night" (part 2)]</ref> Making note that such boundaries are as interchangeable as the seas and the skies and fish and birds capable of entering both domains, yet as complex as a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calabi%E2%80%93Yau_manifold Calabi-Yau structure] and that the misuse of labeling evil tends to empower its own strength with ignorance, Oro leaves Dhalsim with the wise lesson that knowledge of such power should be used for good when evil intends to abuse it.<ref name="side story Dhalsim part2"/>
   
 
==Crossover appearances==
 
==Crossover appearances==
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Dhalsim is the original long-range fighter of fighting games; his intense training has given him the ability to contort and extend his limbs into forms physically impossible for a normal human. He can project his arms and legs outward in order to deliver attacks that would be out of the range of normal limbs, and [[Yoga Teleport|teleporting]] to maintain the distance.
 
Dhalsim is the original long-range fighter of fighting games; his intense training has given him the ability to contort and extend his limbs into forms physically impossible for a normal human. He can project his arms and legs outward in order to deliver attacks that would be out of the range of normal limbs, and [[Yoga Teleport|teleporting]] to maintain the distance.
   
Dhalsim also has the ability to [[Yoga Fire|breathe fire]] [[Yoga Flame|in various]] [[Yoga Blast|ways]]. In earlier releases, [[Capcom]] USA claimed that Dhalsim's ability to breathe fire stemmed from his consumption of curry, but Capcom of Japan changed this to a blessing from [[Wikipedia:Agni|Agni]], Hindu god of fire (likely to avoid such insensitivities), and a later English manual of ''[[Super Street Fighter II]]'' for the Super Nintendo states that the flames stem from his mastery over fully unleashing his latent ''kundalini'' energies in his training.{{Fact}}
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Dhalsim also has the ability to [[Yoga Fire|breathe fire]] [[Yoga Flame|in various]] [[Yoga Blast|ways]]. In earlier releases, [[Capcom]] USA claimed that Dhalsim's ability to breathe fire stemmed from his consumption of curry, but Capcom of Japan changed this to a blessing from [[Wikipedia:Agni|Agni]], Hindu god of fire (likely to avoid such insensitivities), and a later English manual of ''[[Super Street Fighter II]]'' for the Super Nintendo states that the flames stem from his mastery over fully unleashing his latent ''kundalini'' energies in his training.{{Fact}}
   
 
In ''[[Super Street Fighter IV]]'', however, [[Gouken]] theorizes that it might be an [[Ki|energy]]-based ability instead. This may also explain [[Seth]]'s ability to use some of Dhalsim's moves, though it is just as likely that he is more directly mimicking Bison's [[Bison Warp|teleport]].
 
In ''[[Super Street Fighter IV]]'', however, [[Gouken]] theorizes that it might be an [[Ki|energy]]-based ability instead. This may also explain [[Seth]]'s ability to use some of Dhalsim's moves, though it is just as likely that he is more directly mimicking Bison's [[Bison Warp|teleport]].
   
Dhalsim's fire is actually an illusion that he manipulates with the help of the god Agni.<ref name="SFV Japanese site"/> In the UDON comics, the flames won't hurt a person if they believe that they won't be burned; he proves it via engulfing [[Adon]] in flames, and as he recoils and notices he's not getting burned, taking advantage of Adon's confusion to knock him out. Also, in ''Super Street Fighter IV'', he calms [[Hakan]] after defeating him by mentioning that his fire is only an illusion that won't burn his oil. Furthermore, when defeating Dhalsim, [[Zangief]] boasts that Dhalsim's imaginary flames have no chance against his own real muscles. In the original [[Street Fighter IV|''Street Fighter IV'']], [[Seth]] also gave a similar boast.
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According to his official profile in the Japanese ''Street Fighter V'' site, Dhalsim's fire is actually an illusion that he manipulates with the help of the god Agni.<ref name="SFV Japanese site"/> In the UDON comics, the flames won't hurt a person if they believe that they won't be burned; he proves it via engulfing [[Adon]] in flames, and as he recoils and notices he's not getting burned, taking advantage of Adon's confusion to knock him out. Also, in ''Super Street Fighter IV'', he calms [[Hakan]] after defeating him by mentioning that his fire is only an illusion that won't burn his oil. Furthermore, when defeating Dhalsim, [[Zangief]] boasts that Dhalsim's imaginary flames have no chance against his own real muscles. In the original [[Street Fighter IV|''Street Fighter IV'']], [[Seth]] also gave a similar boast.
   
 
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In ''[[Street Fighter V]]'', his [[V-Trigger]], the [[Yoga Burner]], works similar to his Yoga Flame and he can blow fire at the opponent in mid-air. His [[V-Skill]] is the [[Yoga Float]] where he floats in mid-air to hit his opponent. The [[Yoga Catastrophe]] (Dhalsim's first [[Ultra Combo]] in ''Street Fighter IV'') is now his [[Critical Art]], Dhalsim breathes in, making his belly enlarge. He then spits out a slow-moving giant ball of flame that arcs and hits the opponent.
 
In ''[[Street Fighter V]]'', his [[V-Trigger]], the [[Yoga Burner]], works similar to his Yoga Flame and he can blow fire at the opponent in mid-air. His [[V-Skill]] is the [[Yoga Float]] where he floats in mid-air to hit his opponent. The [[Yoga Catastrophe]] (Dhalsim's first [[Ultra Combo]] in ''Street Fighter IV'') is now his [[Critical Art]], Dhalsim breathes in, making his belly enlarge. He then spits out a slow-moving giant ball of flame that arcs and hits the opponent.
   
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''[[Dhalsim/Quotes]]''
Street Fighter 2 World Warrior OST Theme of Dhalsim|''Street Fighter II''
 
Hyper Street Fighter II Music - Dhalsim Stage|''Hyper Street Fighter II''
 
Street Fighter Alpha 2 Gold Theme of Dhalsim|''Street Fighter Alpha 2 Gold''
 
Street Fighter Alpha 3 OST Praying (Theme of Dhalsim)|''Street Fighter Alpha 3''
 
Marvel Super Heroes vs Street Fighter Dhalsim theme|''Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter''
 
Street Fighter EX Plus @ OST Heat Wind (Theme of Dhalsim)|''Street Fighter EX plus α''
 
Super Street Fighter IV OST Theme of Dhalsim|''Super Street Fighter IV''
 
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=== Popular Culture ===
''Main Article: [[Dhalsim/Quotes]]''
 
 
== Popular Culture ==
 
 
''[[Dhalsim/Pop Culture]]''
 
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==Trivia==
 
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*Dhalsim is one of the few characters in the original ''Street Fighter IV'' game who only has one rival (in his case, [[Rufus]]) throughout the whole sub-series.
 
*Dhalsim is one of the few characters in the original ''Street Fighter IV'' game who only has one rival (in his case, [[Rufus]]) throughout the whole sub-series.
   
*In ''[[w:c:monsterhunter:Monster Hunter Explore|Monster Hunter Explore]]'', there is a Monster called [[w:c:monsterhunter:Yoga Gigginox|Yoga Gigginox]] whose coloration is based of off Dhalsim.
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*In ''[[w:c:monsterhunter:Monster Hunter Explore|Monster Hunter Explore]]'', there is a Monster called [[w:c:monsterhunter:Yoga Gigginox|Yoga Gigginox]] whose coloration is based off Dhalsim.
*His win quote in Street Fighter II, ''"I will meditate and then destroy you"'' seems to contradict his pacifistic beliefs, also this was before such beliefs were made canon.
 
   
 
*His win quote in ''Street Fighter II'', ''"I will meditate and then destroy you"'' seems to contradict his pacifistic beliefs, also this was before such beliefs were made canon. This quote was likely the result of a translation error since the original quote could be found [https://tcrf.net/Street_Fighter_II:_The_World_Warrior_(SNES)#Dhalsim here].
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Street Fighter 2 World Warrior OST Theme of Dhalsim|''Street Fighter II''
 
Hyper Street Fighter II Music - Dhalsim Stage|''Hyper Street Fighter II''
 
Street Fighter Alpha 2 Gold Theme of Dhalsim|''Street Fighter Alpha 2 Gold''
 
Street Fighter Alpha 3 OST Praying (Theme of Dhalsim)|''Street Fighter Alpha 3''
 
Marvel Super Heroes vs Street Fighter Dhalsim theme|''Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter''
 
Street Fighter EX Plus @ OST Heat Wind (Theme of Dhalsim)|''Street Fighter EX plus α''
 
Super Street Fighter IV OST Theme of Dhalsim|''Super Street Fighter IV''
 
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==Videos==
 
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Street Fighter II The World Warrior Dhalsim Ending.
 
Street Fighter II The World Warrior Dhalsim Ending.
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Street Fighter II The World Warrior - Dhalsim Ending (SNES) (4K 60FPS)
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Street Fighter Alpha 2 Dhalsim Ending
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Street Fighter 4 Dhalsim's Prologue
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SSF4 Story - Dhalsim's Prologue
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(Super) Street Fighter IV (AE) - Dhalsim's Rival Cutscene English Ver. (1080p)
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Street Fighter 4 Dhalsim's Ending
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SSF4 Story - Dhalsim's Ending
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SFXT - Dhalsim Sagat Intro Cinematic
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Street Fighter X Tekken - Sagat & Dhalsim's Rival Cutscene English Ver. (1080p)
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[[Category:Street Fighter Alpha: The Animation Characters]]
 
[[Category:Street Fighter Alpha: The Animation Characters]]
 
[[Category:Playable Characters]]
 
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[[Category:Fathers]]
 
 
[[Category:UDON Characters]]
 
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"I will meditate and destroy you."
—Dhalsim (Street Fighter II)
"Today, I shall win again. (私は今日も勝って帰る… Watashi wa kyou mo katte kaeru...?)"
—Dhalsim (Street Fighter IV series)
"I'm not very fond of conflict. (争いは好まぬのだが… Arasoi wa konomanu nodaga…?)"
—Dhalsim (Street Fighter V)

Dhalsim (ダルシム Darushimu?, Hindi: दाल्सीम, Dālsīma) is a video game character from the Street Fighter series, first appearing in Street Fighter II. He is a Yoga Master who possesses the ability to stretch his body and conjure fire.

Biography

Appearance

Dhalsim is often depicted with pupil-less white eyes. His build is that of a normal man who exercises and weight trains regularly, except for his abdomen and waist, which appear much out of proportion and emaciated. His arms are also quite extraordinary in length, and he uses this to create an advantage over his opponents during fights, usually opting to wear them down from the outside. He wears torn yellow saffron shorts, held tied around his waist by a piece of rope, as his only clothing attire, as well as yellow saffron wristbands and anklebands. He has three red stripes adorning his head, hoop earrings, and metallic bracelets, sometimes also anklets. In the Street Fighter Alpha series, he wears a turban that he removes before battle, while in the Marvel vs. Capcom series he removes what appears to be a one-shoulder shirt. The skulls he wears around his neck are those of village children that died during a plague.

Dhalsim's minimal clothing and necklace of skulls are reminiscent of the Hindu ascetics known as Kapalikas ("skull-bearers") who were often associated macabre practices such as cannibalism and meditating on top of rotting corpses. Like Blanka and Urien, Dhalsim's alternate costumes change his skin color, usually a shade of grey or yellow like the ash that Hindu holymen cover their bodies in.

In Street Fighter V, he has gained a long white beard as a result from aging, and wears his turban rather than removing it.

Personality

Dhalsim is quite stoic, serious, self-disciplined, humble, and also very stern when needed. Being a pacifist, he will never hurt a person more than necessary, or kill an adversary, even the most evil ones such as M. Bison. His pacifistic beliefs also allow him to be a greatly loving father and husband towards his family.

As an extremely altruistic man, Dhalsim fights mostly for the poor and oppressed, as he constantly tries his best to raise money for his poverty-stricken people. Dhalsim is aware that if he uses his power to harm, he may become evil, and frequently questions his decisions to use his powers for fighting. Furthermore, all forms of yoga are meant to aid a personal journey towards enlightenment, and not to harm others. Therefore, Dhalsim is constantly concerned about his fighting style overwhelming his own principles of non-violence.

In contrast with Ryu's youngster (but still serious and self-focused) type, Dhalsim has a more "mature" and less "enthusiastic" nature, as he regularly relies on his traditional yoga meditation rites to expand his spirituality, and keep his inner neutrality off any emotional involvement that may prejudice his discipline.

Dhalsim always remains calm and serene. When he fights, he is always in a constant state of meditation so he can focus on the opponent. He rarely speaks to his opponents outside of calling his attacks, and when he does, his words are riddles that leave the foe confused about his or her own being. However, even with all his spiritual discipline, Dhalsim is not above having moments of anger or annoyance: for example, he holds a grudge against Balrog for killing one of his sacred elephants (the boxer was practicing his Gigaton Blow), and he is visibly annoyed by Rufus's incessant pointless talking after the latter mistook him for an alien.

Concept

Dhalsim got his name from an Indian restaurant, called Dhal's, in Osaka near Capcom's office (Dhal is lentils, shim is Hyacinth beans). The restaurant is now obsolete.

During the development of Street Fighter II, the early original design for Dhalsim bore a striking resemblance to Ganesha, a Hindu god with four arms and the head of an elephant. A picture of Ganesha can be seen in the background of his Street Fighter II stage, and his fifth alternate costume in Ultra Street Fighter IV resembles him.

Lead designer of Street Fighter II, Akira Nishitani, stated in a interview that the concept of Dhalsim's ability to stretch his limbs comes from the Ripple Zoom Punch technique (from the manga series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure).[7] This is reconfirmed in the comment section of Dhalism's bio in the Street Fighter X Tekken Artworks artbook.

Character Relationships

Family

Dhalsim has a wife, Sally, and a son named Datta.

Ryu

Much like Oro and of course Gouken, Dhalsim serves as a mentor for Ryu encouraging the younger fighter's spiritual journey of self-improvement while simultaneously curbing Ryu's potential risk of falling to the Satsui no Hado. As seen in A Shadow Falls Ryu sees the yogi as a confidant when dealing with his inner darkness and when Ryu briefly succumbs to the Hado while fighting Necalli and throws a evil-powered punch Dhalsim steps in and takes the attack beseeching Ryu to comes to his senses. The sheer shock of Dhalsim's action is enough to snap Ryu out of the Satsui no Hado.

Sagat

Though he disproves of Dhalsim's mercy, Sagat has a strong respect for the yoga master and even trains with him in the Udon comics. In Street Fighter X Tekken, Dhalsim asks a favor of Sagat, telling him of missing children from his own village. The two decide to team up and search for Pandora, believing the power within it may help them find the missing children. Eventually reaching the Antarctic, the two find the missing children, and Pandora opens before them. Dhalsim tells Sagat that Pandora "is said to be a power to rival the Gods". Sagat decides that "a king has no need" for the box, and the two walk off into the distance, with Pandora closing behind them.

Cammy

Dhalsim was the one who made her self-aware of her mind control by Shadaloo after she was sent to assassinate him in Street Fighter Alpha 3. They, along with others, teamed up to defeat Shadaloo in Street Fighter V.

Retsu

Retsu is mentioned to be a friend of his.[8]

Oro

Dhalsim and Oro are old acquaintances who’ve known each other long before the events of Street Fighter V. Oro respects Dhalsim greatly and will sometimes visit his residence for a friendly discussion and meal.[9]

Story

Street Fighter Alpha 2

During Street Fighter Alpha 2, Dhalsim raises money to save his village, and gains the respect of villagers; some call him "Great Yoga Master Dhalsim".[10] He questions what good could come from his damaging powers.

Street Fighter Alpha 3

In Street Fighter Alpha 3, he sets out to destroy the evil M. Bison. He travels around the world and meets Rose and Birdie, and uses his mind control powers to get his answers. He is responsible for making Cammy White self-aware, thus freeing her from Bison's control. He later confronts Bison and destroys the Shadaloo base, but this is not considered canon.[11]

Street Fighter II

Dhalsim enters the tournament to raise money for his village, but realizes that it contradicts his pacifist beliefs. Dhalsim retires from fighting after the second World Warrior tournament, and continues to roam the world helping those in need.

Super Street Fighter IV

Dhalsim makes his return in the Street Fighter IV series, this time to free the flow of water to his village after S.I.N. builds a dam upstream. His son, Datta, is a penpal of Amy, Guile's daughter. When Datta informs Dhalsim that his penpal's father is away on a mission to investigate said dam, Dhalsim recognizes that the situation is even more serious than he thought. He is reluctant to use his powers for self-serving purposes, but feels compelled to save his village.

Dhalsim goes to participate in the tournament S.I.N. was organizing. While fighting at the tournament, he encounters Rufus who asks and interrupts Dhalsim about his yoga. After he defeats Rufus he defeats Seth. When the dam base is destroyed at the end of the game, the water returns to the village. Although Dhalsim believes that Shadaloo represents an evil in the heart of humanity that will never truly be defeated, he also recognizes that "the goodness in mankind's heart is also endless".[12]

Street Fighter V

Character story

Prologue - 'The Path of a Yogi'

In his character story, a police officer named Mahesh seeks out Dhalsim and requests to be taught the ways of yoga. When Dhalsim inquires as to why he wishes to be taught, Mahesh says that he wishes to become strong enough to protect his people in the same way Dhalsim does. However, the yoga master replies that yoga is not meant to teach about strength nor violence, rather it is meant to spread harmony and understanding. Mahesh is taken aback, Dhalsim ultimately decides to train the eager police officer. However, they are interrupted by the arrival of Rashid and Azam.

Rashid is enthusiastic to be in the presence of one of the "seven yoga masters you have to meet at least once", as it was stated on the Internet. Dhalsim is confused at Rashid's words, and Mahesh angrily tells the pair that the yoga master is busy. Rashid asks to spar with Dhalsim; when asked why he replies that he needs to get stronger. He, however, is unable to improve himself and presumably loses. Before leaving, asks if Dhalsim has seen his friend, but to no avail. He and Azam then depart.

A short while later, whilst showcasing his flames to Mahesh, Dhalsim is greeted by Oro, who claims the yoga master's abilities to be odd. A surprised Mahesh asks if Oro knew yoga, as he was floating in the air much like Dhalsim; Oro laughs and shoots down this claim, saying Mahesh has much to learn. Shocked to see the ancient hermit whom he had been previously acquainted with at some point in his earlier life, Dhalsim expresses how he never thought he would encounter Oro in India. Oro replies that he sensed interesting people here and came to investigate; he also questions Dhalsim as to why he is training a new pupil instead of mastering his own skills. Dhalsim responds by saying honing his own skills are secondary goal, as his primary goal is to harmonize everything as he believes it will set him upon the right path in life. Oro humorously says that Dhalsim hasn't changed since they last met, and sensing another interesting person in the area, decides to leave. He bids Dhalsim farewell, telling the yoga master to make him curry next time they meet.

Mahesh begins to practice breathing flames but is unsuccessful. Dhalsim critiques him for his impatience, but his lesson his cut off once again, this time by the arrival of R. Mika. Mika introduces herself and conveys her desire to learn to breath fire like he does, as she believes it will improve her wrestling performance and make the crowds go wild. Dhalsim complies, however ,Mika is unable to breathe fire. Dhalsim tells her to not be discouraged, as she has the passion to ignite her flame one day. Taking the lesson in good stride, Mika takes her leave. Mahesh is finally able to breathe fire, albeit only a tiny amount. Dhalsim tells him not to worry, as he will happily teach him for as long it takes.

Other story appearances

In Necalli's character story, the "Warrior Prophet", an Aztec warrior-priest from a place called "Ancient Altar", foresees that during the next 'Hour of Battle', Necalli will battle and consume the soul of Dhalsim, who is referred to as "The one who serves the God of Fire".

During Karin's character story, Dhalsim begins to teach Mahesh the fundamentals of teleportation, but gets a surprise visit from Karin, her butler Shibazaki, and Birdie. Having heard of Oro's presence in India days prior, the young head of the Kanzuki family came to seek him out. He tells her that the Senjutsu master has been gone by a few days; Karin however promptly decides to challenge Dhalsim, who did not expect the sudden developments. After a very long match in which neither gaisn the upper hand, they both commend each other for their own respective skills (Dhalsim's mastery of Yoga, and Karin's "pure fist") before the yoga master teleports away to continue teaching his pupils.

A Shadow Falls


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Street Fighter V Side Story: Musings on a Still Night

Sometime in the evening, Oro makes a visit to Dhalsim's home for a friendly conversation and dinner.[9] Pondering with the Yoga master of the meaning of power and such power wielded in the world of martial arts and street fighting, he begins by loosening Dhalsim's solemn zeal and steadfast devotion. Displaying to him examples of ki and the Satsui no Hado,[9] the sennin theorizes and discusses with Dhalsim of how such powers, despite boundaries and origins of manifestation, share an origin and shared source, and how despite even as malevolent the Satsui no Hado and Psycho Power make themselves to be, ultimately share a neutral ground and capability for good in their own way as much as all concepts of power.[13] Making note that such boundaries are as interchangeable as the seas and the skies and fish and birds capable of entering both domains, yet as complex as a Calabi-Yau structure and that the misuse of labeling evil tends to empower its own strength with ignorance, Oro leaves Dhalsim with the wise lesson that knowledge of such power should be used for good when evil intends to abuse it.[13]

Crossover appearances

Capcom vs. SNK series

Dhalsim is playable in Millennium Fight 2000, Mark of the Millennium 2001/EO and SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos.

Marvel vs. Capcom series

Dhalsim is also playable in X-Men vs. Street FighterMarvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter and Marvel vs. Capcom 2.

Street Fighter X Tekken

Dhalsim is a playable character in Street Fighter X Tekken, his tag partner is Sagat. Whilst training by a waterfall, Sagat is informed by a villager that the young girl he once saved has gone missing. Listening to the brother of the girl's pleas for help, Dhalsim appears before him and asks a favor of him, telling him of missing children from his own village. The two decide to team up and search for Pandora, believing the power within it may help them find the missing children.

Eventually reaching the Antarctic, the two find the missing children, and Pandora opens before them. Dhalsim tells Sagat that Pandora "is said to be a power to rival the Gods". Sagat decides that "A King has no need" for the box, and the two walk off into the distance, with Pandora closing behind them.

Street Fighter × Mega Man

Dhalsim is one of the bosses of Street Fighter × Mega Man.

Animations

Street Fighter cartoon


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In the American animated series, Dhalsim is shown to be like his movie adaptation-- as an established biochemist who reluctantly worked for Shadaloo and was responsible for the mutation of Carlos "Charlie" Blanka. However, having survived the destruction of Bison's base alongside Blanka, he attempts to atone for his past mistakes by working alongside the Street Fighters. Since then, he abandoned science for yoga and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment-- gaining his in-game powers of fire-breathing, teleportation and limb-stretching as a result of it.

Street Fighter II V


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Dhalsim lives in a remote village in India. Ryu and Ken go after him to learn about the Ways of Hadou. At first he turns them down, but later changes his mind. With his advices, Ryu managed to learn the Hadoken and Ken the Shoryuken.

Wreck-It-Ralph

Dhalsim has a small cameo in Disney's video game-themed film Wreck-It-Ralph as one of the portraits in Tapper's.

Comics and Manga


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UDON comics

In the UDON comic book series, Dhalsim is a wise and powerful mystic who aids Ryu in his quest to become stronger in order to avenge his master without being taking over by the Satsui no Hado, he teaches Sagat the way of fighting with sportsmenship, compassion, mental control, and respect for the well being of another opponent.

At some point, he is encountered by Ryu who is looking for a way to become stronger to defeat Akuma, he tells Ryu that he is fighting with rage and despair in his fist, he teaches Ryu to fight in a more positive manner.   

Cameo Appearance

Dhalsim makes a small cameo at the end of the Sakura Ganbaru manga along with his wife and Rolento, complaining about their lack of appearance. Rolento and Dhalsim were the only members of the cast of SFA2 to not appear at all in the Street Fighter Alpha manga or Sakura Ganbaru.[citation needed]

Other appearances

Street Fighter EX series

Background

Never one to question where fate leads him, Dhalsim finds himself invited to yet another Street Fighter tournament. He enters in order to continue raising money for the poor members of his village. He arrives to the first tournament as a late entry along with a school girl from Japan, much to Dhalsim's surprise.

Dhalsim fully participates in the second EX tournament, where he is arranged to fight a fearsome fighter from Brazil. When Dhalsim sees Blanka for the first time, he is surprised to find a child-like wonder in the eyes of what otherwise appears to be a gruesome beast. Dhalsim holds back a bit of his power and invites Blanka to hone his skill in combat against Dhalsim. At the end of the fight, Blanka is surprised to receive Dhalsim's hand in congratulations for a wonderful fight. At that point, Blanka gains instant admiration for a fighter who didn't dismiss him on the basis of his looks.

When the third EX tournament is announced, Dhalsim wonders who he might ask to be a partner with him when Blanka shows up, having flown all the way to India (by hanging on to the tail of an airplane) just to ask him to be his partner. Dhalsim graciously accepts.

Endings

Street Fighter EX Plus α

"With the protection of the God of Fire Agni, the guidance of the flame will be holified..." The Yoga Masters stands up to fight to rescue his people from illness. Dhalsim, the warrior who fights with benevolence in his mind. For the sake of his loved ones and the people he swored to protect, he has devoted his destiny today to the Ganges Matha."

Street Fighter EX2

With the prize money he obtained, Dhalsim return with the medicine needed to save his fellow villagers from an incurable disease. However, his mind was perplexed. Did he do the right thing by fighting and comitting a neccessary evil?
His beloved wife Sally and son Datta led him to the answer. Dhalsim shed tears as their words dispelled all doubts.
"You're the only one who can show us the way. Our love shall be with you for all eternity"
Dhalsim is once again fortunated as he walks the path of enlightment.

Street Fighter EX2 Plus

"I wonder what the truth could be?"
The evil that appeared has been vanquished several times. Could he truly call himself... virtuous?
"The path I believe in... Is the path I'll follow!"

Street Fighter EX3

As soon as Dhalsim returned to his village, he regained his happiness. Children could be seen playing joyfully outdoors. His heart warmed to the sight of his wife watching over the happy children. He thought, "I sincerely hope that all children grow up in good healt. A sound mind in a sound body. Hmmm..."

Gameplay

Fighting style and abilities

Dhalsim's fighting style is generally given as Yoga, as in the form of exercise. Oddly enough, the manuals for the SNES and Genesis versions of Street Fighter II identified Dhalsim's (non-canon) fighting style as Kabaddi, which is actually an Indian sport.

Dhalsim's abilities also resemble those of an Indian fighter in the 1976 motion picture Master of the Flying Guillotine starring Jimmy Wang Yu. Like Dhalsim, the fighter in the movie used a yoga-based fighting style, and had the ability to extend his limbs to attack.

Dhalsim is the original long-range fighter of fighting games; his intense training has given him the ability to contort and extend his limbs into forms physically impossible for a normal human. He can project his arms and legs outward in order to deliver attacks that would be out of the range of normal limbs, and teleporting to maintain the distance.

Dhalsim also has the ability to breathe fire in various ways. In earlier releases, Capcom USA claimed that Dhalsim's ability to breathe fire stemmed from his consumption of curry, but Capcom of Japan changed this to a blessing from Agni, Hindu god of fire (likely to avoid such insensitivities), and a later English manual of Super Street Fighter II for the Super Nintendo states that the flames stem from his mastery over fully unleashing his latent kundalini energies in his training.[citation needed]

In Super Street Fighter IV, however, Gouken theorizes that it might be an energy-based ability instead. This may also explain Seth's ability to use some of Dhalsim's moves, though it is just as likely that he is more directly mimicking Bison's teleport.

According to his official profile in the Japanese Street Fighter V site, Dhalsim's fire is actually an illusion that he manipulates with the help of the god Agni.[5] In the UDON comics, the flames won't hurt a person if they believe that they won't be burned; he proves it via engulfing Adon in flames, and as he recoils and notices he's not getting burned, taking advantage of Adon's confusion to knock him out. Also, in Super Street Fighter IV, he calms Hakan after defeating him by mentioning that his fire is only an illusion that won't burn his oil. Furthermore, when defeating Dhalsim, Zangief boasts that Dhalsim's imaginary flames have no chance against his own real muscles. In the original Street Fighter IV, Seth also gave a similar boast.

Moveset

Dhalsim's overall style involves keeping the opponent at bay with distance attacks and projectiles, only getting close to strike with a surprise aerial attack or sliding kick. Dhalsim has both very low offense and defense, making it vital for him to avoid sustaining too many blows from a strong fighter. Dhalsim has a long airtime when he jumps so he could easily avoid projectiles and rushes, but is prone to light jump attacks, but he is very slow both on the ground and in the air, which can leave him vulnerable to a patient opponent. Dhalsim however, can create many ambiguous setups to confuse the opponent, and attack through with ease.

Dhalsim's sprite, while standing, is actually quite a small target, due to the total number of pixels it occupies while not attacking; he becomes a much larger target while attacking. As of Super Street Fighter II Turbo, the player can make Dhalsim perform only short range attacks by holding back on the joystick.

In addition to his fire-breathing and stretching, Dhalsim has a "slow-motion" floating jump that allows him to surprise foes with midair attacks. He can also utilize his teleport in midair to throw off opponents who attempt to knock him out of the air.

His Super Combos commonly include powerful flames attack, the most common of which is known as the Yoga Inferno. Some games also allow him to aim the Inferno upwards instead; this variant is known as the Yoga Volcano. Another relative common Super Combo is the Yoga Strike; Dhalsim uses his stretching limbs to grab a faraway foe and slam them into the ground.

In the Street Fighter IV games, Dhalsim's new Ultra Combos continue this trend. His first Ultra Combo is the Yoga Catastrophe, which is similar to the Metsu Hadoken, but recovers almost immediately, allowing for a plethora of cross-up combo opportunities. His second Ultra Combo, Yoga Shangri-La, is a midair grab that targets an earthbound foe; if successful, he headbutts them repeatedly using the momentum granted by his stretching limbs. Dhalsim also has the most reach with his Focus Attack, and has one of the few Personal Actions that actually have an effect on gameplay.

In Street Fighter V, his V-Trigger, the Yoga Burner, works similar to his Yoga Flame and he can blow fire at the opponent in mid-air. His V-Skill is the Yoga Float where he floats in mid-air to hit his opponent. The Yoga Catastrophe (Dhalsim's first Ultra Combo in Street Fighter IV) is now his Critical Art, Dhalsim breathes in, making his belly enlarge. He then spits out a slow-moving giant ball of flame that arcs and hits the opponent.

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  • Dhalsim is one of the eleven playable Street Fighter characters who are married or in a romantic relationship.
  • Dhalsim is one of the few characters in the original Street Fighter IV game who only has one rival (in his case, Rufus) throughout the whole sub-series.
  • His win quote in Street Fighter II, "I will meditate and then destroy you" seems to contradict his pacifistic beliefs, also this was before such beliefs were made canon. This quote was likely the result of a translation error since the original quote could be found here.

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Street Fighter series Playable Characters
Main Series
SF Logo Ken · Ryu
Street-fighter-ii-logo The World Warrior Blanka · Chun-Li · Dhalsim · E. Honda · Guile · Zangief
Champion Edition Balrog · M. Bison · Sagat · Vega
Super Cammy · Dee Jay · Fei Long · T. Hawk
Super Turbo Akuma · Ten Akuma
Ultra Violent Ken
SFAlogo Alpha Adon · Birdie · Charlie Nash · Dan · Guy · Rose · Sodom
Alpha 2 Evil Ryu · Gen · Rolento · Sakura · Shin Akuma
Alpha 3 Cody · Juli · Juni · Karin · R. Mika
Alpha 3 Upper Eagle · Maki
Alpha 3 MAX Ingrid
Street fighter iii logo New Generation Alex · Dudley · Elena · Ibuki
Necro · Oro · Sean · Yang · Yun
2nd Impact Gill · Hugo · Urien
3rd Strike Makoto · Q · Remy · Twelve
Street fighter iv logo IV Abel · C. Viper · El Fuerte · Gouken · Rufus · Seth
Super Hakan · Juri
Arcade Edition Oni
Ultra Decapre · Poison
SFV-Logo-R-3 V F.A.N.G · Laura · Necalli · Rashid
Season 2 Abigail · Ed · Kolin · Menat · Zeku
Season 3 Falke · G
Season 4 Kage · Lucia
Season 5 Akira · Eleven · Luke
Street fighter 6 logo 6 Jamie · JP · Kimberly · Lily · Manon · Marisa
Year 1 A.K.I.
Spin-offs
Street Fighter The Movie Logo Arkane · Blade · F7 · Khyber · Sawada
Street-fighter-ii--the-animated-movie Cyborg
Sfexlogo EX Allen · Blair · C. Jack · Darun · D. Dark
Hokuto · Kairi · Pullum · Skullomania
EX Plus Bloody Hokuto · Cycloid-β · Cycloid-γ · Garuda
EX2 Hayate · Nanase · Shadowgeist · Sharon
EX2 Plus Area · V. Rosso
EX3 Ace · Bison II
Marvel vs. Capcom Logo MSHvSF Cyber-Akuma · Dark Sakura · Mech-Zangief · Shadow
MvC Shadow Lady
SFO Shin
Street Fighter II Characters
The World Warrior Blanka · Chun-Li · Dhalsim · E. Honda · Guile · Ken · Ryu · Zangief
Champion Edition Balrog · M. Bison · Sagat · Vega
Super Cammy · Dee Jay · Fei Long · T. Hawk
Turbo Akuma · Ten Akuma
Ultra Evil Ryu · Shin Akuma · Violent Ken
Street Fighter Alpha Characters
Alpha Adon · Akuma · Birdie · Charlie · Chun-Li · Dan · Guy
Ken · M. Bison · Rose · Ryu · Sagat · Sodom
Alpha 2 Original Dhalsim · Evil Ryu · Gen · Rolento · Sakura · Zangief
Console Shin Akuma
Gold Cammy
Alpha 3 Original Balrog · Blanka · Cody · E. Honda · Juli · Juni · Karin · R. Mika · Vega
Console Dee Jay · Fei Long · Guile · T. Hawk
Upper Eagle · Maki · Yun
MAX Ingrid
Marvel vs. Capcom Characters
X-Men vs. Street Fighter Akuma · Cammy · Charlie · Chun-Li · Dhalsim
Ken · M. Bison · Ryu · Zangief
Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter Cyber-Akuma · Dan · Dark Sakura
Mech-Zangief · Sakura · Shadow
Marvel vs. Capcom Captain Commando · Shadow Lady
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Guile
Marvel vs. Capcom 3 C. Viper · Haggar
Street Fighter EX Characters
EX Original Akuma · Allen · Blair · Chun-Li · C. Jack · Darun · D. Dark · Guile
Hokuto · Kairi · Ken · Pullum · Ryu · Skullomania · Zangief
Plus Bloody Hokuto · Cycloid-β · Cycloid-γ · Evil Ryu · Garuda · M. Bison
Plus α Dhalsim · Sakura
EX2 Original Blanka · Hayate · Nanase · Shadowgeist · Sharon · Vega
Plus Area · Sagat · V. Rosso
EX3 Ace · Bison II
CPU Only Shin-Bison · Cycloids · Zako
SNK vs. Capcom Characters
The Match of the Millennium Akuma · Chun-Li · Dan · Evil Ryu · Guile
Ken · M. Bison · Ryu · Sakura · Zangief
Millennium Fight 2000 Balrog · Blanka · Cammy · Dhalsim · E. Honda · Sagat · Vega
Mark of the Millennium 2001 Eagle · Kyosuke · Maki · Rolento · Shin Akuma · Yun
SVC Chaos Hugo · Violent Ken
Street Fighter IV Characters
Original Abel · Akuma · Balrog · Blanka · Chun-Li · C. Viper · Dhalsim · E. Honda
El Fuerte · Guile · Ken · M. Bison · Rufus · Ryu · Sagat · Vega · Zangief
Console Cammy · Dan · Fei Long · Gen · Gouken · Rose · Seth · Sakura
Super Adon · Cody · Dee Jay · Dudley · Guy · Hakan · Ibuki · Juri · Makoto · T. Hawk
Arcade Edition Evil Ryu · Oni · Yang · Yun
Ultra Decapre · Elena · Hugo · Poison · Rolento
Street Fighter X Tekken Characters
Core Roster Abel · Akuma · Balrog · Cammy · Chun-Li · Dhalsim · Guile · Hugo · Ibuki · Juri
Ken · M. Bison · Poison · Rufus · Rolento · Ryu · Sagat · Vega · Zangief
Downloadable Blanka · Cody · Dudley · Elena · Guy · Sakura
Street Fighter V Characters
Original Birdie · Cammy · Chun-Li · Dhalsim · F.A.N.G · Karin · Ken · Laura
M. Bison · Nash · Necalli · R. Mika · Rashid · Ryu · Vega · Zangief
Season 1 Alex · Balrog · Guile · Ibuki · Juri · Urien
Season 2 Abigail · Akuma · Ed · Kolin · Menat · Zeku
Season 3 Blanka · Cody · Falke · G · Sagat · Sakura
Season 4 E. Honda · Gill · Kage · Lucia · Poison · Seth
Season 5 Akira · Dan · Eleven · Luke · Oro · Rose
CPU Only AS · Aprile · Decapre · Enero · Février · Juli · März · Peter
Phantom Bison · Santamu · Satsuki · Shadow · Shadow Lady · Two P