Dr. Rakesh Kumar Sharma, MD, PhD - India
Abstract of the presentation
Marma Therapy: An Effective Ayurveda Treatment Modality
Branch: Ayurveda (Rachana Sharir & Marma Therapy)
Ayurveda has been a holistic and scientific system for the health and medical concerns of mankind since the Vedic era. It is a life science that heals human beings through the treatment of the mind (Mana), body (Sharir), and soul (Aatma) in the form of harmless therapy. This ancient wisdom incorporates various treatment modalities, viz. Panchakarma, Ksharsutra, Jalouka (Leech Therapy), Agnikarma etc. Similarly, it has developed a treatment modality known as Marma Therapy. Marma Therapy involves the application of specific pressure techniques on different Marma points (vital places) for quick relief from various diseases. Marma points are specific locations in the body where Mamsa (muscles), Sira (vessels), Snayu (ligaments/tendons), Asthi (bones), and Sandhi (joints) converge. Acharya Sushruta described a total of 107 Marmas in the human body, having different prognostic values, ranging from sudden fatal outcomes to severely painful conditions. The human body is controlled by Prana, Oja or Soma, and Tejas or Agni in their subtle forms. Marma Therapy works to maintain this triad intact. In earlier eras, warriors used to protect these Marma points (vital points) with specialized metallic wearable outfits against assaults during wars.
Research in Ayurveda has significantly gained momentum in the last few decades. However, as far as research regarding Marma Therapy is concerned, there is still a long way to go. A considerable amount of literature regarding Marma and Marma Therapy is available in the Sushruta Samhita and in the Siddha system of medicine as Varmam therapy. Nowadays, Marma Therapy is gaining recognition for its quick relief benefits. Moreover, it is a drugless therapy, which is also a reason for its growing popularity among the masses.
At the 4th World Health Congress, this presentation will make an effort to explore the efficacy of Marma Therapy and its importance in detail.
Curriculum vitae
DR. RAKESH KUMAR SHARMA Associate Professor & Ex-HoD Rachana Sharir, Post Graduate Institute of Ayurveda (PGIA) Chairman, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Director, Prioritisation, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) Director, Centre of Human Resource Development (CHRD) Director, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Central Library Nodal Officer, University Unani College/Hospital, Tonk India Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Research in Ayush (IJRA) Chief Proctor, Dr. SR Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur (Raj.) -37 Teaching Experience Almost 20.5 Yrs. of PhD/PG/UG (15 Yrs. as Associate Professor). Research Experience 15 Years (Supervised 17 PG Scholars and 7 PhD Scholars) Professional Experience More Than 33Years Administrative Experience: 20 Years Qualifications: Ph.D. Ayurved (Rachana Sharir-2002), .MD Ayurved (Rachana Sharir-1996), BAMS-1992, MA Sanskrit-1998, MA English-2004,. MA Urdu-2013, Graduate Diploma in German Langg.-1993, Awards Lt.Pt. SC Sharma Best Ph.D. Thesis Award-2007 Lt. Sh. BG Ghanekar Best Teachers Award- 2013 Lt. Sh. BG Ghanekar Shareer Shreshtha Ratna Award Utkrishta MD Thesis Award 2018 Best Teacher Award-18 by Dr. SR Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur. Utkrishta Ayurved Lekhana Award-2019 Prof. DG Thatte Sharir Visheshagya Award-2021 Best Teacher Award-24 by Dr. SR Rajasthan Ayurved University.Jodhpur- 7 Books Published. Chief Editor, Dr.SR Rajasthan Ayurved University Newsletter and University Health Magazine Delivered Lectures as Resource Person in CMEs for Rachana Sharir Teachers organized by different colleges across India-10 Articles Published In International & National Journals-35 Peer Review Panelist In International & National Journals-- 07 Foreign Visits- Visited Association of Ayurveda Academy organized Workshop in London, UK in 2025 & Gampha Wickramarachi Ayurved Instt., Yakkala, Sri Lanka in 2015 National & International Seminars & Workshops participation as Resource Person/ Expert- 150
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