Abstract

UNVEILING THE HEALING POWER OF STHAPANI MARMA: INTEGRATING AYURVEDIC AND SIDDHA PRACTICES FOR HOLISTIC THERAPY

Varsha D. Hulke* and Shilpa Duddalwar

Abstract

Marma points are important locations in the human body that are referenced in several Ayurvedic scriptures. These points are physioanatomical structures with deep roots, not only surface landmarks. Marma is the center of Prana; it is defined as the point at where Mamsa, Sira, Snayu, Asthi, and Sandhi converge. There are 107 Marma points in the body, according to Ayurveda. They have been divided into many groups by eminent scholars such as Acharya Sushruta and Vagbhatta, according on factors such as location, structure, prognosis, number, and measurement. If damage is done to any of the Vishlyaghna Marma points, the person injured by the foreign item will live as long as it lodges there; if it is removed, death is assured. If the thing slips out naturally after suppuration, life can continue. Vayu supremacy is directly associated with Vishalyaghna Marma points. The Sthapani Marma, which is located between the two eyebrows or superciliary arches, is one of these important places. "Varmam" and "Marmam" are two Tamil terms that denote these essential points. Varmam sites where Pranic energy is inhibited or concentrated are manipulated in vramalogy therapy. By stimulating particular Varmam points, held energy in traumatized areas is released and balance is restored. According to Siddha science, Tilartha Kalam is located in the glabella region, the same location as Sthapani Marma in Ayurveda. In addition to delving deeper into the structures of the Sthapani Marma, this essay will explore how to properly stimulate this specific Varmam point and make connections with Siddha science.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Sthapani Marma, Prana, Therapy.