The Marma of the Eye - Vision Beyond Sight

A warm greeting for the Festival of Lights! In the previous article, we learned about the “Ear Marma” and the connection between the ‘five sense organs’ and the ‘five great elements (Panchamahabhutas)’.

- Dr. Prashanth. D

As a continuation of that principle, today let us explore the marma related to the element of Fire (Agni)* — the Eye (Netra).

The Principle of Fire (Agni Tattva)

According to Ayurveda, among the five sense organs, the most important is the ‘Eye (Nayanendriya)’. The eye possesses the principle of fire, and hence it has the power to perceive light. Just as a world without fire would be engulfed in darkness, when the fire element in the eyes diminishes, the vision also diminishes.

The ‘Three’ Eye Marmas

Among the 107 marmas in the human body, three important ones are located in the eye region ‘Apanga, Avarta, and Shringataka’. Since these marma points belong to the vital region of the head (Shira Pradesha),* any injury or trauma to these areas may lead to blindness or blurred vision, as mentioned in Ayurveda. Hence, treatment through these marmas can help restore clarity and vision. These marma points should be stimulated gently and skillfully.

That is why, in Ayurveda’s ‘Panchakarma therapy’, a special procedure called “Netra Basti” provides gentle stimulation to these marmas. This helps improve eyesight and maintain eye health when proper stimulation is given, everything appears clearer and brighter.

What We Need Is Not Mobile Light But Nature’s Light!

If today’s children wish to avoid eye disorders, they must stay away from the dangers of television and mobile screens. These devices not only harm the body but also disturb ‘mental balance’. Parents and elders must also realize that when they continuously use mobiles or laptops in front of children, the children naturally imitate them. Because “What we see, we tend to become.” Isn’t that itself the ‘Marma of the Eye’!

Caution for Children’s Eyes