AN APPLIED ASPECT OF VITAP MARMA W.S.R. TO VASECTOMY: A REVIEW ARTICLE

Abstract

The word Marma is of Sanskrit origin Mrin Maranae. The Sanskrit phrase ―Mriyataeasminiti Marmameans there is possibility of death or serious damage to health when these points are injured. Marmain Sanskrit also means hidden or secret. Marma (vital point) is the seat of Prana (life). As Acharya Sushruta has stated that Marma points are the juncture on  the  body  where  two  or  more  types  of  tissue  meet, such as Mamsa (muscles), Sira (veins, arteries),  Snayu (ligaments), Asthi  (bones),  and  Sandhi(joints).  These are mostly accepted as 107 points that are present in anterior and posterior aspects of body. In other sense Marma means mortal points, sensitivepoints, and weak vulnerable points. The word ‘Vitap’ is formed    from ‘VitamVistaramvaPaatiPibati’ or ‘Vetati-Shabdayateti’. Its meaning is branch of tree or bush or new seed or covering of sestis. The VitapMarma is described under SnayuMarma by Acharya  Sushrutaand  Sira  Marma by Acharya Vagbhata with dimension of 01 Angula. The traumatic effect that occurs is infertility or deformities in spermatogenesis and oogenesis. So,  this  Marma  site  can  be  used  for  vasectomy  which  is  highly  effective  and  safe for family planning. The main aim & objective of this paper is to explore a scientific & therapeutic guideline of Vitap Marma & to create a better understanding of Vitap Marmaamong students, health care providers & consumers.

Keywords: Vitap, vasectomy, spermatic cord, inguinal canal, family planning