VARMAKALAI (MARMA)
The vulnerable spots are the life giving spots of human body. According to the "Sidha Vaidyam", which is a Dravidian science of medicine, in human body there are 108 vulnerable spots called Varmam and 51 anti vulnerable spots called Adangal. If any injury occurs in the Varmam points, then we will have loss of consciousness, fatigue and convulsions. Those who lose consciousness like these we can bring them back to the original state by knocking the anti-vulnerable spots (Adangal). If we don't do this they may die or may become handicapped.
These types of application to the vulnerable (Varmam) and anti-vulnerable spots are described in the southern system which is the Dravidian art of warfare. In Naalumantra and Bheeman vazhi importance is given to this type of training. But today, those who know about these are very rare.
Since this is a very dangerous type of application the guru used to teach this only to those disciples who are noble and trust worthy. According to scientific books this knowledge which was created by Lord Siva reached man kind through saint Agastya with Lord Subramanian's favour. Divine persons like Agastya, Bhogar and Therayar have described in the books of Marmashastra that the science of vulnerable spot should be taught only to those disciples who carry out the instructions of guru patiently for 12 years and after taking the apt gift from him.
The Varma Vidya is an outstanding name among South Indian Varmam healing and training Institutes. "Deva Vidya Varmam Clinic" established in the earlier nineties under the eminent leadership of Sri Prem Nath, the Grandson of Late Sri Narayanan Vaidyar. He hails from a traditionally reputed family of Siddha Physicians.
Kalaripayyattu and the ancient medical texts in the Dravidian traditions share the concept of the ‘vital spots or Varmam points (Marma points)’ in the human body, which is made up of the Pancha Bhootas (five basic elements), Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether. Prana (life energy) flows through the body channeled through varmas (marma) or vital points.
In Varmam Centre Gurukkal (Varmam Specialist) treat and heal combat injuries by manipulating these vital points, is based on varmam treatment with its roots in the oldest medical practice in the world known as Siddha medicine, which is embodied in ancient Dravidian texts attributed to the sage Agastya who occupies the same position as Hippocrates in modern medicine.
Benefits of Varma Vidya
Agastya identifies 108 vital points in the body and this knowledge is gained by the most exceptional students by dedicated study under their Masters for anywhere between 12 to 18 years by demonstrating great yogic ability and control of mind to avoid the remotest possibility of any misuse of such great powers.
Attacking the varmam spots caused the opponent to be stunned, disarmed or even killed and is essential to the highest stage of training given by Gurukkal (Varmam master) to their most accomplished students in the Kalari (Varmam Institute).
Marma chikilsa is also a complete naturalistic healing system to rejuvenate the body by eliminating toxic imbalances to restore resistance and good health in the highly stressful environment of modern times.
Varmam treatment is capable of increasing brain, speech and motor activities. Children suffering from cerebral palsy seem to respond well to varmam treatment.
Varma therapy is also a complete naturalistic healing system to rejuvenate the body by eliminating toxic imbalances to restore resistance and good health in the highly stressful environment of modern times.
Aim of Deva Vidya Varmam Institute is to foster Varmavidya by bringing together the useful things behind the systems with the help of knowledgeable and honest Master in Deva Vidya Siddha Centre.
Our vast library of Varmam manuscripts are being translated into English languages to assist the students in every possible way to entrain an endless journey of Varmam study.
