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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Vulnerable parts of the body (Marma)

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

Radhekrishna to one and all!

This post marks the conclusion of our discussion on the topic of Vulnerable Spots.

These vulnerable spots mentioned, match with those contained in the martial art literature underscoring a certain commonality in the Indian system of knowledge.

An understanding and validation of this insight could help minimize the risks incidental to allopathic surgical procedures.

An application of this principle of “Vulnerable Points” is found in the martial art form “Varmam” which is still found in practice fairly widely in the state of Kerala and to a lesser degree in Tamil Nadu. One of the offshoots of this science is Acupuncture, which, ironically, is more commonly known and is seeing a revival. This science and its art form are finding application in Sports medicine.

…concluded

Section II: Information about Indian herbs:

In this post let us look at the herb named Khas Khas known as Poppy seeds in English.

· They are found in poppy heads (Papaver Somniferum) and are used in many prescriptions for tonics
· Khas Khas ground with Bhang into a paste and applied to the palms and soles cures insomnia
· Mixed with lime juice and rubbed on the body they tend to cure dry itch
· Poppy seeds on the stalks which have not been given an incision to produce the exudation that is known as opium are sporofic and is used for allaying pain
· It is prescribed as a medicine for insanity and insomnia

Some other maladies that it can cure are:

· Griping pain
· Pain after child birth
· Colic and pain in the testicles
· It is also good for tertian or quartan fevers

That concludes the post for this fortnight. Till the next post, Radhekrishna to all the readers. Do lots and lots of chanting to attain supreme bliss.

Sarvam Guruvaarpanam

Monday, July 06, 2009

Vulnerable parts of the body (Marma)

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

Dear Readers,

Radhekrishna!

Continuing the thread from the previous post, we continue the topic of Vulnerable Spots (marma) in this topic:

The word ‘marma’ in Sanskrit connoted the following:

· Vital
· Vulnerable
· Hidden

Wherever the word “vulnerable” has been used in our articles, the word should be understood as enveloping all the above attributes.

We have described the Vulnerable spots of the human body in the last few posts. Let us look at the current relevance of the topic in this post.

Current Relevance:

The text on this topic presents the vulnerable spots from three different windows:

· The system (sinew or skeleton) they form part of
· The part of the body they are present in and
· The extent of their vulnerability.

….to be continued

Section II: Information about Indian herbs:

Let us know about the herb “Panwar” in this post.

· It is also known as Mehndi (though it has little resemblance to Henna).
· It is a herb growing in waste lands during the rains
· It has seeds like kidney beans
· Ground seeds applied to skin cures ringworm, leucoderma and blemishes
· The powder of its seeds taken internally over some weeks cures these diseases permanently

Till the next posting, Radhekrishna!!!

Sarvam Guruvaarpanam

 

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