Abstract

Dr. Nachita Kumari*, Dr. Shankar Lal Verma, Dr. Jitendra Kumar Sharma, Dr. Purushottam Das Sharma, Dr. Dinesh Kumar Sharma and Dr. Deepa

ABSTRACT

This article presents a comprehensive review study on the concept of Marma Sharir in Ayurveda and its clinical importance. Marmaa Sharir refers to the vital points or sensitive areas of the body where vital energy (prana) is believed to be concentrated. These points are considered significant in both preventive and therapeutic aspects of Ayurvedic practice. This review aims to explore the historical background, theoretical foundations, classification, and clinical relevance of Marm Sharir. There are total 107 Marma point mentioned in the Sushruta Samhita and charak sanhita present in body.[1] Marma Sthanas are the point of junction of the Mansa, Sira, Asthi, Dhamni and Sandhi where the Prana situated.[2] Ayurvedic Acharyas have classified the Marma Sthanas on the basis of location, number, composition, effects of injury etc. Marmas are vital parts of the body. Marma is locating place of prana and energy. Any injuries directly affecting the Marma sthana (sites of Marmas) results to death immediately or later or serious complications. Diseases which are aries from marma sthan are difficult to cure. Achary charak mention that Vyadhi of Trimarma is difficult to treat for example disease of Shira Hridya and Basti and Shira. Therefore the knowledge of Marma is very essential for the surgeon to protect the patient from any harm during the surgery. Sushruta mention that “knowledge of Marmas is half of the knowledge of surgery” because knowledge on various classification, their nature, extent of area, consequence & consequential prognosis of Marma plays an important role for the Vedhy particularly during procedure over the Marma area of the body. So Vedhay should be known about Marma during diagnosis & treatment the disease. Protect Marma during uses of Kshar Agni or Visha because these are site of Prana and Pidan of these causes pidan of Prana. So Marma points should always be protected from injury. The methodology employed in this study involves an extensive literature search of ancient Ayurvedic texts, such as Sushruta Samhita and Charak Samhita, as well as contemporary research articles and clinical studies related to Marma Sharir. The collected information is critically analyzed, synthesized, and presented in a coherent manner.