Abstract

ŚṚṄGĀṬAKA MARMA AND THE CIRCLE OF WILLIS: AN INTEGRATIVE NEUROVASCULAR PERSPECTIVE

Dr. Saba Peerzade, Dr. M. R. Patil, Rubia Peerzade

Abstract

Sushruta, the father of surgery, in the 6th chapter of sharira sthana of Sushruta Samhita, ―Pratyekamarmanirdesha Adhyaya‖ has described this unique concept of marma, which deals with the study of vital points on body, which are 107 and one of them is Śṛṅgāṭaka marma. Śṛṅgāṭaka Marma is described in classical Ayurvedic texts as a vital junction of multiple Siras located in the Urdhva Jatru region, playing a crucial role in the functioning of the sense organs.[1] The Circle of Willis, a central arterial anastomotic network at the base of the brain formed by left and right Anterior cerebral artery ,Anterior communicating artery, left and right Internal carotid artery, ensures continuous cerebral perfusion and supports higher neurological functions.[2] Although described in different medical paradigms, both structures represent central neurovascular convergence points. This article explores the conceptual and functional correlation between Śṛṅgāṭaka Marma and the Circle of Willis, emphasizing their shared significance in maintaining sensory and cerebral functions.

Keywords: Marma, Śṛṅgāṭaka, Sira, Prana, Indriya.