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== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==
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The word ‘Marma’ is derived from the basic Sanskrit word ‘mri’, meaning ‘death’. The vital points of the [[Sharira|body]] causing death after infliction is called ‘Marma’ [Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana Dalhana 6] [Ash. Sa. Sha. 7]. It is also considered to be the vital part of [[Sharira|body]] causing death, unbearable pain, or permanent disability after injury. [Ash. Hri. Sha. Arundatta Tika 4]
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The word ‘Marma’ is derived from the basic Sanskrit word ‘mri’, meaning ‘death’. The vital points of the [[Sharira|body]] causing death after infliction is called ‘Marma’. [Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana Dalhana 6] [A. Sa. Sharira Sthana 7] It is also considered to be the vital part of [[Sharira|body]] causing death, unbearable pain, or permanent disability after injury. [A. Hri. Sharira Sthana Arundatta Tika 4]
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