Litarary Review on Ayurvedic Concept of Marma

Litarary Review on Ayurvedic Concept of Marma

Author Name : Avinash Shankarrao Gaikwad, Dr. Varsha Rohidas Sarsande

ABSTRACT

The science of Marma or Marma vidya is extraordinary and dynamic Ayurvedic therapy that has tremendous value in health, longevity, spiritual practice and diseases. Marma therapy or Marma chikista (Treatment through vital points) is an important method of Ayurvedic treatment for entire spectrum of health complaints in major and minor. Different authorities of ayurveda mentioned 107 Marma points based on anatomical positions and different structures around them. Marma are seats of Prana (Vital points), they effect physical, mental, social, spiritual and health conditions of human beings. The flow of Prana or vital energy in the body maintains different physiological, mental and spiritual activities. If the flow of Prana or vital energy gets obstructed or blocked, the physiology is disturbed and pathology start developing. Marma points are stimulated by different techniques or methods, so by stimulations, Marma may be directed to remove blockages and stimulate Prana or energy flow thus resulting in a state of healthy body, mind and spirit. Marma Chikitsa is an instant, permanent, natural and non-invasive way of healing in present scenario. Basically, Ayurveda strives to keep the body healthy and prevent illness. Illness is the condition when the body gets tired excessively or weak and this condition affects the normal physiological functions of the body.

Keywords-Marma, ,Vital Points ,Panchamahabhoota,Marma Chikista,Ayurved Concept