ANATOMICAL CONSIDERATION RELATED TO THE MARMA SHARIRA : A REVIEW WSR TO MARMABIGHATA
Abstract
Ancient medical science Ayurveda deals with complete knowledge of Sharira and is rich in effective therapies such as Panchkarma, Yoga, Marma chikitsa etc. Among all these therapies, Marma therapy is the process of modifying Prana (energy) by stimulating certain specific points on the body. Marma sthanas are the junction point of Asthi (bones), Mamsa (muscles), Sandhi (joints), Sira (veins) and Kandara (ligaments). There are many Ayurveda classics which give detailed information about Marma sthanas in the chapter of Marma Sharira. Marma sharira describe the traumatological anatomy of the human body. Marma sthanas are considered as vulnerable points, any damage or sudden injury to such points can cause disability, severe pain, loss of function or sometimes death also. These are the Jivasthana (site of life) which affect the physical, mental and spiritual functions. Thus Marma sthana should be given special attention while doing the Shalya kriya (surgery) like Agnikarma, Ksharkarma etc.
Key-words :- Marma sthanas, Shalyakriya, Sharira, Prana, Ayurveda
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