ABSTRACT

Introduction - Marma is an ancient concept first described way back in Vedic literatures and was described in many literatures afterward. i.e in Upanishads, epics like Mahabharata, Ramayana, literatures of Ayurveda, etc. Most references highlight marma as fatal parts of the body that should be protected from injury during warfare or surgery while few references are there which laid emphasis on these marmas as a vital region of the body which may be utilized for treatment of organic diseases & are even of psychological and spiritual importance. Material and method - This review is of the objective to collect and analyze the references of marma in charaka samhita and sushruta samhita literature of Ayurveda & an attempt is made to group up them under various headings giving clearer insight to the concept & applied aspects of marma. Conclusion - The science of marma contains a vast knowledge that just not deals with the structural aspect of the body but it encompasses all aspect of life sciences. It is a holistic science which includes knowledge of regional anatomy, physiology as well as metaphysical dimension of life. This knowledge was utilized by both acharyas in prognosis and diagnosis of diseases or trauma of body as well as in management of diseases especially by acharyasushruta. Keywords: Marma, Ayurveda, Sushruta, charaka, Trimarma
Publication date: 01/06/21

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.6.5518