Significance of Vital part

The term "Vital part" encompasses various interpretations across several disciplines. In Shilpashastra, it pertains to essential body elements linked to the Vastupurusha and Padadevatas. In contexts like combat and warfare, it identifies critical anatomical points targeted for precision. For Ayurveda, it signifies crucial bodily components, like Marmas, that sustain life and health. Various texts suggest that damage to these vital parts can lead to severe consequences, including death, highlighting their importance in physical well-being and spiritual connections.

Synonyms: Essential component, Fundamental aspect, Necessary part, Key factor

In Dutch: Essentieel onderdeel; In Finnish: Tärkeä osa; In Spanish: Parte vital; In German: Wichtiger Teil; In Malay: Bahagian penting; In Swedish: Viktig del; In French: Partie vitale; In Dutch: Vitaal onderdeel

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Hindu concept of 'Vital part'

The concept of Vital part in local and regional sources

The concept of Vital part in scientific sources