Abstract

A CRITICAL STUDY OF AMSA MARMA AND ITS MARMAVIGHATA W.S.R TO STABDHABAHUTA

Tarun Kumar Meher*, G. R. Chaturvedi and Sushil Dwivedi

Abstract

Marma is a vital point where prana is situated. It is an anatomical area where the five anatomical structures are collectively present. Maharshi Sushruta has explained 107 marma. These are the places where the prana (Life Force) is said to be situated. Any injury to the Marma points that leads to deformity of the structures, produces the severe pain, loss of movements and even some times there may be a death. Maharshi Sushruta described the number of marma in different anatomical parts of the body and also identified individual marma sites in six parts namely- Sakthi, Antaradhi, Pristha, Bahu and Urdhava jatru. Pristha gata marma are located in the back of the body. These marmas are Located along the length of the spine and on either side of it. It is said that injury to spinal cord or its supporting structure can cause permanent change in strength, sensation and other body function. Amsa marma is a type of pristhagata marma and its marmaghat can produce Stabdhabahuta (Stiffness of the Shoulder).

Keywords: Marma, Amsa Marma, Stabdhabahuta.