CONCEPT OF MARMA IN AYURVEDA: A LITERARY REVIEW
*Dr. Jyoti Baburao Patil
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda is the science of life. Ayurveda deals with the prevention as well as principles regarding disease cured. In present era the need of Ayurveda and importance of Ayurveda science is increases day by day. Ayurveda is not only a system of medicine in the conventional sense of curing disease. It is also a way of life that teaches us how to maintain and protect mental and physical health and achieve longevity. In Ayurveda various unique concepts are explained such as Nadi pariksha, Marma, Viddha karma, etc. In which the concept of Marma is very unique & as well as important for Chikitsaka. Marma are important for Vyadhi Chikitsa. They are classified in various types according to Panchabhautika dominance and various factors. Every Chikitsaka has knowledge about Marmas for avoidance of injury to them. Which is helpful for Chikitsa. It is also known as ‘Jeevanadhara’.
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