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Friday, May 22, 2009

Vulnerable parts of the body

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JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

We began the topic on vulnerable spots in the human body in our previous posting. We will continue with the same in this post.

Below is a shloka which describes the broad body parts where all of the vulnerable spots are present. This skloka is to be read in the context of the shloka mentioned in the previous post as it is directly linked to it.

Teshaamekaadashaikasmin shakti bhavanti
Etenetrashaktibahu cha vyakhyaatau
Udarorasordvaadasa chaturdasha prashthe
grivaampratyurdhvaam saptatrimshat

Meaning:

These vulnerable spots are in

The thighs 11 each
The two arms 11 each
Stomach/ chest 12
Back 14
Neck and above 37

Now the third shloka mentions some broad categories into which the 107 vulnerable spots can be classified. We will look in to that in the next post.

Section II: Information about Indian herbs:

The plant about which we will tell you today is called as ‘Siris’ in Sanskrit, (Alibizzia Odoratissima in Latin).

1. It is a large tree generally planted along the roads to provide shade

2. A decoction of the its bark is used as a mouthwash

3. That decoction also gives relief against tooth-ache

4. The decoction helps in curing oedema

5. Cold and catarrah are relieved by snuff prepared from the seeds of Siris

6. If the seeds of the Siris are taken in powder form along with milk, it helps relieve complaints like spermatorrhoea and premature ejaculation

That concludes this section for the forthnight.

Till the next posting,

Radhekrishna!

Sarvam Guruvaarpanam

Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Vulnerable parts of the body

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JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Radhekrishna to one and all!

Continuing the thread from the previous post, let us know something related to the Vulnerable Spots (Marma) in the human body, through a few shlokas.

Tatraikaadasa maamsamarmaani ekachatvaarimasat
shiraamarmaani saptavimsatih snaayumarmaani
ashthavasthimarmaani vimshatih sandhimarmaani ceti.
Tadetat saprottaram marmashatam

Meaning:

There (are)

Muscle related vulnerable spots are 11
Blood vessel related vulnerable spots are 41
Sinew related vulnerable spots are 27
Bone related vulnerable spots are 8
Joints related vulnerable spots are 20
These are the 107 vulnerable spots

….to be continued

Section II: Information about Indian herbs:

In this post let us know about yet another Indian herb. Its called Reetha (in Sanskrit), Soapnut in English and Sapindus Trifoliatus in Latin.

1. It is the fruit of the tree of the same name with wrinkled and and darkish yellow outer skin.
2. Breaking open the skin, a dark stone with a white kernel is obtained.
3. The rind of reetha is an antidote against snake poison
4. The rind also has a cleansing property and its powder is used for washing woolens and the hair as it adds a sparkle to them.
5. Its medicinal uses include formulations used for hemicrania, haemorrhoids and sexual debility.
6. Sprinkling water in which rind of soapnut has been dissolved, drives away snakes and scorpions

That is all we have for you in this post. We will continue to impart more and more knowledge on the topic of science and Hinduism in our next post.

Till then do lots of chanting of the Radhekrishna namam and enjoy the supreme bliss.

Sarvam Guruvaarpanam
 

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