Abstract

SADYAPRANAHARA MARMA: RELEVANCE IN TRAUMA SAFETY AND SURGICAL PRECISION IN PRESENT SCENARIO

Dr. Sreevidya G.*, Dr. Rashmi Bharti

Abstract

Marma Sharira, a unique concept in Ayurveda, identifies vital anatomical points where mamsa (muscle), sira (vessels), snayu (ligaments/nerves), asthi (bone), and sandhi (joints) converge. Among the 107 Marmas described by Acharya Sushruta, Sadyapranahara Marmas are the most critical—injury to them leads to instantaneous death (sadya prana harana). Modern medical science recognizes these as regions where trauma results in rapid cardiovascular, respiratory, or neurological collapse. This paper correlates Sadyapranahara Marmas with modern anatomy and discusses their relevance in trauma care, emergency management, surgery, and anesthetic safety.

Keywords: Sadyapranahara Marma, Marma Sharira, trauma, emergency medicine, anesthesia, surgery, Ayurveda anatomy.