Marma-sastra and Ayurveda (study)

by C. Suresh Kumar | 1999 | 41,313 words

Hinduism Ayurveda

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Summary: This essay represents a comprehensive study of Marmas with special reference to Ayurvedic and Tamil Marma Sastras in relation to its applied anatomy. The study reflects on the holistic approach of ancient Indian medicine, contrasting it with Western scientific methods, while highlighting the importance of integrating human and environmental aspects. Marma points are vital anatomical spots in Ayurvedic and Tamil traditions. Marma-shastra refers to text-books explaining the relevant treatments involving such pressure-points.

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Acknowledgement

+ Part 1 - Introduction

. Introduction to Marma

. Introduction to Marmabhighata Samprapti (injured marmas)

. An outline of Tamil Marma Sastra and Varmas

. Adangal (techniques to relieve injured Marmas/Varmas)

. The Concept of Amritakala

. The Kulabhyasa or Kulayana Marma System

. Classification of Marmas (Introduction)

. Significance of Mamsa Marma

. Significance of Sira Marma

. Significance of Asti Marma

. Significance of Sandhi Marma

. Significance of Snayu Marma

. Significance of Dhamani Marma

. Panchabhautik Composition of Marma

. Tridosha and Triguna aspect of Marma

. Prognosis of Partial Injury of Marma

. Classification of Marma according to Parimana

. Structure of Marma

. Classification according to Tamil Varma Shastra

. Padu Varmam (vital life centres)

. Classification of Thodu Varmam

. The Concept of Trimarmiya

+ Part 2 - Study of Marmas

. Marmas of the Head and Neck (introduction)

. Study of Nila and Manya Marma

. Study of Matruka Marma

. Study of Krikatika Marma

. Study of Vidhura Marma

. Study of Avarta Marma

. Study of Apanga Marma

. Study of Sankha Marma

. Study of Utkshepa Marma

. Study of Sthapani Marma

. Study of Simanta Marma

. Study of Shringataka Marma

. Appendix 1: Various other Varmas

. Udara and Uras Marmas (introduction)

. Study of Guda Marma

. Study of Vasti Marma

. Study of Nabhi Marma

. Study of Hridaya Marma

. Study of Sthanamula Marma

. Study of Sthanarohita Marma

. Study of Apalapa Marma

. Study of Apastambha Marma

. Appendix 2: Various other Varmams

. Marmas in the Back (introduction)

. Study of Katikataruna Marma

. Study of Kukundara Marma

. Study of Nitamba Marma

. Study of Parsvasandhi Marma

. Study of Brihati Marma

. Study of Amsaphalaka Marma

. Study of Amsa Marma

. Appendix 3: Various other Varmam

. Marmas of the Extremities (introduction)

. Study of Ksipra Marma

. Study of Talahridaya Marma

. Study of Kurcha Marma

. Study of Kurchashira Marma

. Study of Manibandha or Gulpha Marma

. Study of Indravasti Marma

. Study of Kurpara or Janu Marma

. Study of Ani Marma

. Study of Bahvi or Urvi Marma

. Study of Lohitaksha Marma

. Study of Kaksadhara or Vitapa Marma

. Appendix 4: Various other Varmam

Appendix 1 - Marma and Shad Chakras

Appendix 2 - Names of Paduvarma in various Texts

Appendix 3 - Research work done on Marma in various Universities and Institutes

Appendix 4 - Table of weights and measures described in Ayurvedic Classics

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