An Analytical Study on the Classification of Kshipra Marma as Kalantara Pranahara Marma in Ayurvedic Literature
An Analytical Study on the Classification of Kshipra Marma as Kalantara Pranahara Marma in Ayurvedic Literature
D. Chauhan
2025 · DOI: 10.22214/ijraset.2025.73013
International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology · 0 Citations
TLDR
The primary goal is to determine why Kshipra Marma is regarded as Kalantara Pranahara Marma, a crucial Snayu Marma in Ayurveda.
Abstract
In Ayurveda, Marma are important anatomical locations where life force (prana) is stored at the intersection of
muscles, veins, ligaments, bones, and joints. These issues are delicate and have an impact on both health and illness. SinceMarma injuries can have major repercussions, they are essential for Ayurvedic diagnosis, treatment, and surgery. The depressionbetween the thumb and index finger of the hand and the foot is home to Kshipra Marma, a crucial Snayu Marma. It is amongthe 107 Marmas that Ayurveda describes. When Kshipra is injured, it might have serious systemic implications, which is whyKalantara Pranahara Marma. Because it plays a part in nerve and vascular function, it is essential. It affects circulation andmotor control. In Ayurveda, injury is crucial for both diagnosis and emergency management since it can disrupt systemic systemsand prolong death. Pranahara Kalantara Marmas are important body locations that, if damaged, eventually cause death ratherthan instantaneous death. " Pranahara " means "life-threatening," and "Kalantara" means "after some time." In Ayurvedicmedicine, prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential since these Marmas gradually impair key processes. Therefore, theprimary goal is to determine why Kshipra Marma is regarded as Kalantara Pranahara Marma.