Abstract

A REVIEW STUDY OF MARMA SHARIR WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ITS CLINICAL IMPORTANCE

*Dr. Sandeep Madhukar Lahange and Dr. Archana Nivrutti Bhangar

Abstract

Marma is very important structure present in the body which causes pain, injury or even death when getting injured. It is defined as a site where there is the meeting point of Mamsa , Sira, Snayu, Asthi, and Sandhi and where the Prana resides. In Ayurvedic classics Marma is illustrated as the vital point in human body, the injury of which leads to severe pain or may be termination of life. Presents life is very fast and furious causes so many injuries during accidents, sports, and may be during daily activities which lead in to sever pain, injuries, deformity or even death. To overcome these circumstances we must know the vital parts of our body so that we take proper care to secure them from injuries. Marma play very important role in making of sports guards, pads, helmets, and other accessories to use in sports to avoid injuries. It is also helpful while during any surgical procedure by avoiding injury to the adjacent vital point. Every individual must know about the vital parts of our body so that they prevent them from any type injury.

Keywords: Marma, vital point, Marma Vastu, Prana.